Author(s): Insight

Guidebooks

"Fleximap: Florence" includes 7 maps. The main map (1:8 500), shows the historic centre of Florence in detail, with points of interest and general tourist information clearly marked to help you find your way around. There are similar maps (each at 1:12,000), of central Pisa, Lucca and Siena, plus Fiesole (1:13,500). A route map of Western Tuscany (1:350,000) is ideal for planning day trips from Florence. Finally, a plan of the city's magnificent Cathedral (Duomo) is included on the back cover. As well as making the map easy to fold and extra-durable, the laminated finish allows you to mark your itinerary on the map and then wipe it off afterwards. To help you plan your trip and prioritise the must-see sights, "Fleximap: Florence" also includes a list - with descriptions and photographs - of 26 recommended sights across the city and further afield, divided by theme and linked to the mapping by numbered markers. There is also a handy information section with concise details on getting around Florence, tourist offices, money, tipping, opening times, public holidays, telecommunications, emergency telephone numbers, and climate.