lost in florence - book - Lost in Florence

Italians pride themselves on quality of life – la dolce vita – and Lost in Florence, the book, takes you to places beyond the tourist spots ideal for the curious traveller who wishes to discover the unexpected, making this an indispensable book for anyone visiting, or living, in Florence.

Florence is renowned for the Renaissance and its art, and Tuscany is famed for its food. Yet this city is more than a tourist destination filled with gilt-framed art in grand galleries. Go beyond the facade of the palazzi and the cobbled pavements to discover a city rich with creative energy and unique outlets by new designers and artisans of style.

Take a turn down the side streets to discover the local designers, makers, and even bakers of this vibrant city. There are also boutique hotels in 16th-century buildings, vintage stores housing designer names, homewares from antique markets, and modern Italian designers we have all come to know and love.

Drink coffee in the city’s chicest cafes
Discover independent clothing stores, boutiques, and galleries
Dine in unique locations at the city’s best eateries
Find hidden speakeasy bars and late-night drinking dens
Shop at vintage stores where the top stylists go and know
Find stunning rooftop bars with million-dollar views
For the first-time visitor or long-time returner
For the lover of fashion, food, and art with a contemporary, stylish edge

It features over 150 venues, covering the categories of Wine, Dine, Fine, and the new gallery section, Sublime. There are tips and tricks within The Essentials and listicle round-ups in Nine covering everything from aperitivo to gelato and pizza. Plus, there are unique itineraries on how to spend time on a sunny or rainy day in Florence for foodies and fashionistas. And more. Read all about it via publisher Hardie Grant.

Chapters include:

ABOUT FLORENCE: an overview of the city and what makes it unique today.
NOTABLE NEIGHBOURHOODS: covering the eight main areas within the historic centre.
WINE: from cappuccino to cocktail hour, a curated list of the best venues to enjoy a drink any time of day.
DINE: hole-in-the-wall eateries serving local fare, to Italian with a contemporary twist in unique locations, you′ll have fun finding, then dining, in these establishments.
FINE: from clothing, perfume, and jewellery to leather goods, a list of chic yet independent shops to discover and buy directly from the artisan makers.
NINE: The top nine ′best of′ lists include Sleep (boutique hotels), Markets, Beauty, Aperitivo, Gelato, Pizza, Green Spaces, and traditional Trattorias ′s.
THE ESSENTIALS: information on getting there, what to wear/pack, and tips and tricks for living like a local.
OUT OF TOWN: itineraries to Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti and Cinque Terre.