Cradle of the Renaissance yet enduringly fashionable, with a cuisine to match its artistic wealth, Florence is a feast for the senses. In-depth and entertaining, this guide will help you to indulge in it all. 16 page full-colour map section; pensioni, palaces and prisons: accommodation options to suit all budgets; places to eat serving everything from bistecca to gelato; where to head for the best in retail therapy; excursions to Siena, Pisa and the Chianti region.