The Florence Encounter guide gives you twice the city in half the time.

Florence is a living, breathing museum, heaving with ancient and wondrous works of art, while living a thoroughly modern, stylish life that will instruct future generations on the art of la dolce vita.

This pared-down number is ideal for quick trips - it's less accommodation, more neighbourhood highlights and the best of local knowledge.

* Full-colour pull-out map and detailed neighbourhood maps
* The pick of Florence's restaurants, cafe's and bars
* Calendar of events
* Local artists give you the inside picture