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Florence: A Walking Guide to Its Architecture
Contributor(s): Goy, Richard J. (Author)
ISBN: 0300209878     ISBN-13: 9780300209877
Publisher: Yale University Press
OUR PRICE:   $31.68  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: August 2015
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Architecture | Regional
- Travel | Europe - Italy
- History | Europe - Italy
Dewey: 720.945
LCCN: 2014043044
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5" W x 8.6" (1.30 lbs) 398 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Italy
 
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Publisher Description:
Each year, millions of visitors travel to Florence to admire the architectural marvels of this famous Renaissance city. In this compact yet comprehensive volume, architect and architectural historian Richard J. Goy offers a convenient, accessible guide to the city's piazzas, palazzos, basilicas, and other architectural points of interest, as well as pertinent historical details regarding Florence's unique urban environment.

Clearly laid out and fully illustrated, this handbook is designed around a series of expertly planned walking tours that encompass not only the city's most admired architectural sites, but also its lesser-known gems. Maps are tailored to each walking tour and provide additional references and insights, along with introductory chapters on the city's architectural history, urban design, and building materials and techniques. Featuring a complete bibliography, glossary of key terms, and other useful reference materials, Goy's guide will appeal both to travelers who desire a greater architectural context and analysis than that offered by a traditional guide and to return visitors looking to rediscover Florence's most enchanting sites.