Florence Map (National Geographic Destination City Map)

Waterproof Tear-Resistant Travel Map Let National Geographic's City Destination map of Florence guide you as you explore this historic city that was the birthplace of the Renaissance and is still considered a world center for fashion, art and culture. Featured on the map's front side is a clearly marked road network complete with designations for through routes, main and secondary roads, one way streets and pedestrian zones. Along with a multi-language legend, hundreds of points of interest are pinpointed, including notable buildings, places of worship, hotels, theaters, parking areas, rail stations, parks, police stations and hospitals. Many of the city's top attractions are displayed with 3D images, including Santa Maria del Fiore, Palazzo Vecchio and Ponte Vecchio. The reverse side has a regional map, showing the city's location on the heart of Tuscany. An insert map of Centro Storico provides extra detail of the remarkable city center. A user-friendly index of streets, hotels and points of interest, will ensure you find your destination quickly. A travel guide gives background information about the city, its most popular destinations and an overview of the public transit system, including a diagram of Amerigo Vespucci airport. With such an abundance of specialized content that is not available in traditional maps, this destination map is the perfect complement to National Geographic's Florence and Tuscany Traveler Guide. Every Destination Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough capable of withstanding the rigors of any kind of travel. Map Scale = 1:6,500 Sheet Size = 24.75" x 17.75" Folded Size = 4" x 8.75