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Meticulously researched by our expert author, Frommer’s Florence, Tuscany & Umbria is the only guide you need to discover the region’s artistic treasures, Renaissance architecture, rustic villages, vineyards, and fabulous shopping. This authoritative guide will reveal the best wines and hearty regional dining, tell you how to rent your own romantic villa, send you on scenic bike tours, and lead you away from the tourist crowds so you can discover the true flavor and leisurely pace of this sunny corner of Italy. We’ll show you the best of Florence and its treasure trove of art and architecture, then take you through the medieval alleyways of Siena, along the Chianti Road, and to lovely towns like San Gimignano, Lucca, Assisi, Perugia, and more.

Every one of our honest, in-depth hotel reviews is based on a recent personal inspection; every restaurant has been tried personally; and every sight, shop, and stroll was checked out in detail. You’ll get the latest trip-planning advice, valuable cultural insights, wonderful tips for venturing off the beaten path, and detailed, accurate maps. With Frommer’s in hand, it’s a snap to design the Italian adventure that’s right for you.

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Frommer’s. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

• Expert advice on Florence’s top cultural sights, Chianti’s best vineyards, and Tuscany’s and Umbria’s don’t-miss countryside towns.

• Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.

• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.

• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

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“Best for curious and independent-minded travelers”
— Wall Street Journal

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Discover Tuscany & Umbria

Find heaven on earth in the buone frescoes of Giotto, Cimabue, Pinturicchio and Lorenzetti

Trade those Manolos and museums for barns and bunnies in our special rundown of rural residences

Break bread with celebrity restaurateur Fabio Picchi at members club Teatro del Sale

Trek, sail or ride around shimmering Lake Trasimeno and enjoy that dolce far niente

In This Guide:

Language, cookery, wine-tasting and jewellery courses – you name it, our authors have checked it out

Book in and bed down at the best-value accommodation in the region

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The region is broken down into Northern and Southern sections, and features such famous towns as Assisi and Orvieto, as well as the region’s many wonderful and unspoiled national parks, its culture and history, plus all the usual detailed and practical information needed to visit Umbria.