Roberto Di Ferdinando - Böcker

Let Secret Tuscany guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar.Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Tuscany guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this beautiful region. Ideal for local inhabitants and curious visitors alike.Walk this way to discover:A 15th century stained glass window with an image of MussoliniThe oak tree where Pinocchio hanged himself A forgotten statue by Leonardo da VinciAn extraordinary anatomical theatre in PistoiaA luxury hotel that is now a public lavatoryDiamonds within marbleA 17th century milk distributorThe location of the amphora from the Marriage Feast of CanaA staircase in Siena bearing St. Catherine’s teeth marksFata Morgana’s spring of eternal youthA whale in LuccaAn unusual stroll along a marble quarry monorail An authentic phial of Christ’s bloodA faith that moves rocksFar away from people and cliches, Tuscany still has hidden treasures which it is ready to unveil to its inhabitants and travellers willing to abandon the beaten paths.An indispensable guide for those who think they know Tuscany well or for those who wish to discover the secret face of the region.