The Cognoscenti's Guide to Florence

The Cognoscenti's Guide to Florence
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Publisher : Chronicle Books
Total Pages : 226
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ISBN-10 : 9781616896904
ISBN-13 : 1616896906
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Book Synopsis The Cognoscenti's Guide to Florence by : Louise Fili

Download or read book The Cognoscenti's Guide to Florence written by Louise Fili and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shop and eat like a Florentine with this newly updated pocket-sized guide to the best of the magnificent Tuscan city known for its art, culture, and cuisine. Celebrated graphic designer and self-described Italophile Louise Fili, with connoisseur of all things Lise Apatoff, takes you on eight walks through Florence, discussing more than seventy of the city's most alluring shops—some run by the same families for generations, others offering young entrepreneurs' fresh interpretations of traditional techniques. Discerning travelers will discover rare books and charming hats, vintage Pucci and handmade shoes, cioccolate da bere (drinkable chocolate), colorful buttons, and bolts of rich silk fabric in this enchanting introduction to makers and purveyors of cloths, home decor, accessories, specialty foods, and much more. For each shop, there is a full-color photo, description of specialties, and information on location and hours of operation.


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