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This volume was published to coincide with two major events dedicated to the physician and patriot Ferdinando Zannetti (Monte San Savino, 1801 - Florence, 1881) as part of the 150 th Anniversary of Italian Unity: the show held in Palazzo Medici Riccardi from November 10, 2011, to January 31, 2012, and the one-day conference hosted by the Casa Martelli museum in Florence on November 24, 2011. Ferdinando Zannetti is well known for having extracted the bullet from Garibaldiâ__s foot after he was wounded in the battle of Aspromonte in 1862. Here, he is recalled as a major figure of the Italian Risorgimento. The volume gives evidence of his human qualities and his career as physician and citizen...
"From famous frescos and family restaurants to meditative spots that soothe the soul, To Florence ... reveals unsung treasures and fascinating cultural gems. ... intimate collection of "must-sees" is an indispensable guide ..."--Back cover
Lonely Planets Florence & Tuscany is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Travel the roads of Val dOrcia, sample Chianti and explore the Uffizis collections; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Florence & Tuscany and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planets Florence & Tuscany Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020s COVID-19 outbreak NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Florence & Tuscanys best experiences and where to have them What's NEW feature taps into...
Sveta Batalina is a photographer, a traveller, a great lover of Italian culture, traditions, cuisine and spiritual heritage. The photographer says: "I admire these tabernacles not only as an open-air art museum, but as a manifestation of the still living tradition of the popular devotion of Florentines, who saved their faith in God despite all the temptations of our modern times. Street sacred images deeply touched my soul with their natural and sometimes naive religiosity. This sincere admiration aroused my interest, so I started to shoot and collect information, which resulted in this book."
Lonely Planets Pocket Florence & Tuscany is your guide to the citys best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Marvel at Florences duomo, sip Chiantis fine wine, and explore the treasures of the Uffizi Gallery; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Florence & Tuscany and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planets Pocket Florence & Tuscany: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020s COVID-19 outbreak Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save t...