Discover the wonders of this captivating region with Cadogan"s classic guidebook: the medieval glories of Lucca and San Gimignano, the Renaissance charms and murky Medici decadence of Florence, the wine routes of Chianti, Siena"s frenzied Palio horse race, the hill towns, Pisa"s Leaning Tower--all set against Tuscany"s golden landscapes, coastline, and islands. * Bursting with personal knowledge and practical information from the prolific authors Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls, plus fully updated by a writer with intimate local knowledge * Includes hand-picked itineraries for history buffs, art connoisseurs and nature lovers * Features an impressively comprehensive section on that cradle of Western civilization, Florence * Complete with easy-to-use maps and recommendations for local accommodation and eateries * Celebrates the extensive and opulent cultural history of Tuscany * Discover a wealth of hidden treasures, from medieval castles to the sacred Vie Cave, in the "lost corner" of the ancient Etruscan heartland * Explore the Florence of Dante that inspired Renaissance Italy"s seminal work The Divine Comedy * Become a "Bacchus in Tuscany" and embark on a wine tour of the region sampling famous Chiantis or lesser known tipples such as the little known Elba Rose