This is a delightful 6" by 6 3/4" book that you can pack in your luggage as you are heading to Italy. The airlines won't kick it out of your luggage either! The delightful landscapes and wealth of cultural treasures including churches, monasteries and palaces that dominate the heart of historic cities is all detailed in the book. The cities of Florence, Pisa, and Siena are but a few of the destinations you will read about. Tuscany was home to Giotto, Botticelli, and Michelangelo. It brings to min palio and Puccini, too, not to mention exquisite wines and a vigorous modern cultural life. This art travel guide provides a combination of practical orientation for travelers with deeper insight into the art history of the region, and includes: A comprehensive guide to all major places of interest; an illustration of each work of art or architecture discussed; numerous essays on history and culture; city maps and ground plans with accompanying pictures; illustrated time chart, and a guide to Tuscan architectural styles. The practical and beautiful guide is 626 pages, including a glossary, elements of architectural form, brief biographies, further reading, and an index of places. So if you're an armchair traveller this will get you to Tuscan in style; if you plan to travel to that area, this is the only guide you'll need! 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

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