Cadogon Guides Rome Venice Florence - Softcover

Facaros, Dana; Pauls, Michael

9781860111822: Cadogon Guides Rome Venice Florence

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1860111823 ISBN 13: 9781860111822

Publisher: Cadogan Books, 2005

Cadogan's original three cities guide is now in its fifth edition--and travel companies consistently cite this combination as their most sought-after Italian tour. These are three remarkable cities with three remarkable stories to tell. Rome went out and conquered the world, and in its retirement came back to remake itself as Europe's most ornate capital. Venice built itself up from a Dark Age swamp to become a fairy city of canals. Florence built its empire on finance and wool, and lavished the profits on art and science. Cadogan explores their three very different characters: stately Rome, with its Coliseum and the Sistine Chapel; dreamy Venice, and the eternal romance of a gondola ride along its canals; and Florence, bursting with more paintings, sculptures, and monuments than anywhere else in Italy. They all combine to offer a sublime introduction to the country, or a perfect multi-center trip for travelers with limited time. Cadogan's essential guide uncovers the divine, the great, and the quirky in each city.

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From the Back Cover:

Three remarkable cities, with three remarkable stories to tell. Rome went out and conquered the world, and in its retirement came back to remake itself an ornate capital for an empire of souls.
Venice built itself up from a Dark Age swamp to become a fairy city of canals and a great Republic.
Florence built its empire on finance and wool, and lavished the profits on art and science, practically inventing the Renaissance.
For a short break or a longer stay, whether admiring frescoes or looking for the best gelato, Cadogan's essential guide uncovers the divine, the great and the quirky in each city, where the stuff of civilization merges delightfully into the pleasures of everyday life.
Inside you will find:
In-depth, practical travel advice
Over 100 hand-picked places to stay
Over 150 restaurants, bars and cafes
Expert advice on food and drink, with an Italian menu reader
Local markets, and the best of Italian shopping

About the Author:

Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls have written over forty books for Cadogan Guides. They have lived all over Europe and are currently ensconced in an old farmhouse in southwestern France.

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