Author(s): Marco Polo

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For advice you can trust, look no further than Marco Polo.The Tuscany Marco Polo Handbook offers expert advice and is aimed at travellers looking for in-depth coverage of a destination - from detailed cultural information to Insider Tips - in an easy to use format. Whatever your mood or interests, Marco Polo Handbooks are the perfect travel companion. Welcome to Tuscany! The Marco Polo Handbook to Tuscany reveals secrets like how the Leaning Tower was saved, where to find the Manhattan of the Middle Ages and Tuscany's most famous wine!Discover Understand: Our innovative infographics condense large amounts of data into a format which is easy to understand. Infographics include: where is the geographical centre of Italy? Economy and Climate plus Palio di Siena - the world's toughest horse race. Unique 3D images provide vivid insights into the Dome of Florence's Cathedral and Palazzo Vecchio. Tours: 5 specially created tours explore the very best of Tuscany. All suggested tours are plotted on detailed maps and combine the best and most interesting places to see, with tips for exciting stops along the way.
Experience Enjoy: All the things which make a trip unforgettable: from eating and drinking, shopping, sightseeing, museums galleries, staying the night, travelling with children, festivals and going out in the evening. What's the best way to explore Tuscany? Where are the best places for shopping? What is there to do with children? Answers to these and many other questions can be found in this chapter. In depth knowledge: Knowledge is king and Marco Polo Handbooks are packed full of information to help you get the best out of your trip. Insider Tips and special Marco Polo insights reveal hidden gems and well-kept secrets. Large pull-out map: Includes a separate pull-out map handily placed in a high quality plastic wallet at the back of the book, which can also be used as a storage pocket.