Robert LandonWhat Will Your Florence Encounter Be… Following the exciting Renaissance narrative in the canvases of the Uffizi Purchasing those made-to-measure opera heels from an Oltrarno artisan Joining the beautiful people for an after-dinner constitutional in Piazza dell Signoria Regretting that Michaelangelo's David isn't a live and single man Taking in Brunelleschi's red-tile dazzler, the Duomo, from your room with a view Finding your inner food snob as you savor a velvety Chianina bistecca Discover Twice the City in Half the Time Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation Our discerning author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment Unique itineraries and highlights help navigate the finer arts of food and fashion in Florence Local artists and impresarios introduce you to the city's la dolce vita (sweet life)