Designed to provide a detailed exploration into the exceptional array of art and architecture in the beautiful city of Florence, this captivating volume will surely enthral anyone interested in the city's buildings, paintings, sculptures and history. This brand new edition is in lightweight softcover which combined with the compact format makes it an excellent travel companion, as well as a fascinating background read. Despite its portable format this is an extremely comprehensive guide covering all major places of interest, with numerous essays on history and culture. Over 600 full-colour illustrations including detailed town plans help bring this fascinating city to life at the turn of a page.