The Berlitz Florence Pocket Guide covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include the Duomo, Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on Italian cuisine. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Italian. The book also contains special features on topics ranging from Michelangelo's David to the Medici Arms. Excursions outside the city are also described including Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano. Maps show Central Florence, Florence, Siena, and excursions, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.