A guide to Florence and Tuscany with unmissable sights, itinerary suggestions, practical tips, and general information.
Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, opens onto Tuscany, a land of hills, vineyards, and timeless villages. This practical guide explores a region where art, history, and nature converse at every moment. Here, beauty isn't imposed; it's breathed in.
Updated by our Petit Futé experts, this guide invites you to explore Florence and Tuscany:
• Discover the diversity of landscapes, original itineraries, and iconic places: Florence and its masterpieces, Siena and its medieval heritage, the Chianti roads, perched villages, and the golden countryside.
• A historical and cultural perspective: the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, Tuscan architecture, wine traditions, and local festivals weave an identity rooted in time.
• Detailed maps, smart addresses, and our top picks: rustic trattorias, artisan workshops, accommodations in the heart of the hills, and walks among olive groves and vineyards.
A Petit Futé guide, for travelers sensitive to the art, culture, and natural beauty of Italy.
