Discover the best of the magnificent tuscan city of florence with this discriminating guide to the city's most distinctive shops-the places where Florentines go to find fine lingerie and fanciful hats; rare books and exquisitely packaged bath products; handmade shoes, drinkable chocolate, colorful buttons, bolts of rich silk fabric, custom fragrances, and much more. Louise Fili and Lise Apatoff, accompany travelers on eight neighborhood walks, introducting both legendary and little-known shops-some maintained by the same families for generations, others offering fresh twists on traditional techniques by up-and-coming artisans. Each walk includes a detailed street map and recommendations for the authors' favorite restaurants and caffès. Throughout, Fili and Apatoff are spirited and knowledgeable guides to the secrets of navigating this charmed city.
