The Most Beautiful Villages of Tuscany

• Hardcover - September, 1997 - Thames & Hudson
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• By: James Bentley and Hugh Palmer
• ISBN: 050001664X

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With the recent popularity of such notable books as Frances Mayes' Under the Tuscan Sun and Elizabeth Romer's The Tuscan Year: Life and Food in an Italian Valley, a legion of new Italia fans are finding out what many already know: the charm of Tuscany cannot be denied. In The Most Beautiful Villages of Tuscany, author James Bentley and photographer Hugh Palmer offer a decidedly unique view of this remarkable region. Focusing on thirty-six villages and towns from all over Tuscany--chosen for "both their intrinsic beauty and for the part they have played in Tuscan history and culture"--the gorgeous full-color photographs, accompanied by superb accounts of each village, truly "bring the region to life, evoking the richness of architecture and landscape, and bringing out the charm of the Tuscan people." The final chapter is devoted to useful travel information, including passages on hotels and restaurants, market days and festivals, as well as a select bibliography and detailed map of the region. As beautiful as it is informative and entertaining, The Most Beautiful Villages of Tuscany is "the perfect visual tribute to the timeless beauty of these small towns and villages."

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Reviews by readers

THE BEST

HAVING BEEN TO TUSCANY 4 TIMES AND OWNING MANY PHOTO BOOKS OF THE AREA, THIS BOOK IS "THE BEST".IT CAPTURES THE SOUL OF THE
VILLAGES AND COUNTRY SIDE. TO EXCEED THIS, HAVE TO BE THERE.

Most Beautiful Villages

A wonderful photo essay on one of Italy's most beautiful regions. Different from the usual travel book in that it visits some of the lesser known villages.

Review by a Tuscan native

Che bello! I love this book - it reminds me of my homeland and the images seem to be charged with peacefullness and nostalgia. I show this to people who come with me on the Tuscany tours that I lead every year, and believe me, when the return they want to buy it so they can have a piece of Tuscany with them. If you'd like to watch a good DVD on Tuscany, I would recommend, "Inside the Tuscan Hills" by Dakkan Abbe, which shows you instead the more humble life of Tuscans, ranging from restaurateurs to wine-makers, shoe makers, and other local craftsmen and women. I show it to all the people who sign up for my Tuscany tours every year. I am from Florence and spent most of my life in Italy, so believe me, if you're getting ready for a trip, you may want to watch the PBS series. If you'd like to get other recommendations on traveling to Tuscany, contact me: nada@nadasitaly.com

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