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John Kent's Florence and Siena: A Color Guide to the Cities
John Kent's Florence and Siena A Color Guide to the Cities Author:John Kent A practical guide to the two cities that witnessed the flowering of the Renaissance and also to the towns of San Giminiano and Fiesole. Every building and site of interest - churches, galleries, the dwellings of princes, saints and scoundrels - is identified and illustrated. The entries are accompanied by captions spiced with anecdotes. There is... more » a general section giving background details on the history of both cities and on Tuscan cookery and wine, plus a selection of hotels and restaurants. Finally there is a calendar of events and advice on what to do in an emergency.« less