Siena & the Heart of Tuscany (Footprint - Pocket Guides)
Editorial Reviews
Footprint Siena and the Heart of Tuscany guides travelers through one of the most enduringly popular parts of Italy. Packed with information on the must-see sights and hidden gems, it covers all the highlights of this fabled region - from its famous cathedral to the Palio horserace - along with daytrips into the idyllic countryside, including the famous hill town of San Gimignano, the Etruscan remains of Volterra, and the famed wine region of Montalcino. Up-to-date accommodation listings feature a range of options, from exclusive luxury villas to self-catering apartments. Like the other guides in this series, this pocket-sized guidebook offers intelligent, concise, contemporary, and comprehensive travel information in a fresh, stylish, and accessible format.What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item ?
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Customer Reviews
The perfect guide to Siena ( 2009-07-29 )
I just returned from a week in Siena and relied on this book more than any other that we brought. It's the perfect size and is broken down into neighborhoods, which made it very easy to find the perfect gelato, the best meal, and the most interesting landmark. When it arrived, I feared it would be too small and cursory, but it wound up being our sole resource for the week. Most guidebooks focus on Florence and give a few throw-away lines to Siena, but this is a must buy for anyone who really wants to get to know the magic that is Siena. Even though this was published in 2005, the information is still surprisingly accurate and relevant (although I would encourage the author to update it, just to make sure we all know her secret finds!).
Great guide to Siena and surrounding area ( 2005-12-10 )
With the lovely town of Siena serving as home base for many visits to the Tuscany area, a good guidebook is invaluable. I'm a guidebook junkie--on a recent trip, I brought several guidebooks for the Tuscany area, but "Siena & the Heart of Tuscany" is the one we used the most. It's compact, but is full of great information. Rebecca Ford describes sights, restaurants, and accommodations in the various districts, or terzi, of Siena. Because Siena is a hill town, streets meander up and down and around, so the book's maps came in handy.
In addition to Siena, the book covers surrounding towns, including San Gimignano, Volterra, and Cortona. Note that Florence is not included.