Rick Steves' Florence and Tuscany 2004 Author:Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw Home to Dante, magnificent art, astounding architecture, and the world's best gelato, Florence is Europe's cultural capital. Learn to avoid the long lines at Uffizi and the Accademia; find the city's best pensione near the Duomo; enjoy daytrips to the surrounding Tuscan hill towns of Siena, Lucca, and more. With Rick Steves' Florence and Tuscany... more » 2004, travelers can delve into Italian culture, make friends with the locals, and experience everything Florence has to offer economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, Rick Steves' Florence and Tuscany 2004 includes selective coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights; friendly places to eat and sleep; suggested day plans; color maps, walking tours and trip itineraries; clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot; and Rick's newest "back door" discoveries. America's number one authority on travel to Europe, Rick's time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience.« less