Florence, Italy: Centro Storico, San Miniato : Oltrarno, Tuscany Hill Towns by Red Maps

Red Map Florence makes it easy for you to explore the historic center around the Duomo and go across the famous Arno River to the charming Oltrano area. On the nearby hill is the Piazzale Michelangelo for a city view, and to the west is the Fortezza da Basso. Red maps included and additional map of Tuscany to show you all the nearby picturesque hill towns. Attractions in Florence include Brunelleschi's Duomo and the churches of Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce, San Miniato, San Marco, Santo Spirito, San Lorenzo. The major museums are the Uffizi, Palazzo Pitti (with the Boboli Gardens) and the Accademia (with Michelangelo's "David"). Near the Duomo is the Baptistry with Lorenzo Ghiberti's famous bronze doors. The merchant princes' of Florence left us the beautiful Palazzo Medici and Strozzi. If you have time attend a concert at the Parco della Musica Opera di Firenze (Florence's new opera house). Lastly there is of course the Ponte Vecchio and the designer boutiques of via Tornabuoni. Outdoor gardens in Florence: This is also a perfect guide for Pitti Uomo - Florence's mens' fashion shows. The map is matte-laminated, making it easy to read in sunlight.