Florence bookcover

Florence

A Walking Guide to Its Architecture
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Description

Each year, millions of visitors travel to Florence to admire the architectural marvels of this famous Renaissance city. In this compact yet comprehensive volume, architect and architectural historian Richard J. Goy offers a convenient, accessible guide to the city's piazzas, palazzos, basilicas, and other architectural points of interest, as well as pertinent historical details regarding Florence's unique urban environment.

Clearly laid out and fully illustrated, this handbook is designed around a series of expertly planned walking tours that encompass not only the city's most admired architectural sites, but also its lesser-known gems. Maps are tailored to each walking tour and provide additional references and insights, along with introductory chapters on the city's architectural history, urban design, and building materials and techniques. Featuring a complete bibliography, glossary of key terms, and other useful reference materials, Goy's guide will appeal both to travelers who desire a greater architectural context and analysis than that offered by a traditional guide and to return visitors looking to rediscover Florence's most enchanting sites.

Product Details

PublisherYale University Press
Publish DateAugust 11, 2015
Pages398
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9780300209877
Dimensions8.6 X 5.0 X 1.2 inches | 1.3 pounds

About the Author

Richard J. Goy is a practicing architect based in London and has written several books on the architectural history of Venice.

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