Vino Con Vista Florence and Tuscany: Wine With a View of Italy: Volume 1 - Softcover

Lovero, Dr EveAnn M

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0982613407 ISBN 13: 9780982613405

Verlag: Vino Con Vista, 2010

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This Ultimate Five-Star Journey through enchanting Florence and Tuscany includes wine regions and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore the historical and cultural epicenter of the Etruscans and the Renaissance with celebrated works of art and magnificent architecture. In Florence, visit the major Renaissance collections. Tour the Uffizi's artistic heritage with thousands of pictures, ancient sculptures, miniatures and tapestries. The Palatine Gallery of the Pitti Palace is packed with art and the Royal Apartments are incredible. Marvel at the sculptures in the Galleria dell'Accademia and the Bargello. Learn about Savonarola's "Bonfire of the Vanities." Tour the Franciscan sites in the Perugia Region and admire Giotto's frescoes detailing the life of St. Francis of Assisi. These picturesque hill towns are surrounded by vineyards. This is a travel guide for sophisticated sojourners, oenophiles, connoisseurs and epicureans. * Discover the UNESCO World Heritage sites in this area including the Historic Centre of Florence, Pisa, San Gimignano, Sienna, Pienza and Val d'Orcia in Tuscany. Travel to the town of Assisi and pay homage to St. Francis. Visit the sun-soaked beach towns of Viareggio and Pietrasanta. * The region is cloaked with superb hotels and resorts. Travel accommodations with rejuvenating spas, rooftop observatories and infinity pools are abundant. The Italians convert historic monasteries and sumptuous villas into luxuriously appointed five star hotel properties and idyllic "dolce far niente" resorts where "the sweetness of doing nothing" is a way of life. Plan your destination wedding, honeymoon or anniversary. Enroll in an art history class. There are so many reasons to visit this region. * Tuscany is a Buon Appetito paradise. Indulge your palette and dine at gourmet restaurants that have earned coveted Michelin Stars, "Tre Forchette" Awards and "Buon Ricordo" membership perks.

Biografía del autor:

Dr. EveAnn Lovero is a college professor and former business school dean. Her day job involves teaching graduate and undergraduate management classes. She has accompanied her business students around the world and has taught Global Strategy courses in China and Brazil. In her free time she writes travel books.

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• Verlag: Vino Con Vista
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0982613407
• ISBN 13: 9780982613405
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 80