Travel to Italy

Streetwise Florence (Streetwise)

Format: Map
Author: Streetwise Maps
ReleaseDate: 01 January, 1997
Publisher: Streetwise Maps
Rating:

Maybe not for driving, but excellent for streetwalking
There are maps with more detail, but this map is an essential. Driving directions can change on a dime (see previous review), but walking the streets, so to speak, rarely changes. Lightweight, laminated (waterproof), pocket-sized, and with almost all the detail that most Florence visitors need. Fully-opened, it is still small and easy to use. A handy gazeteer lists many streets and monuments, with map grid locations. There are some very tiny streets/alleys that are hard to make out, but that is true for almost any pocket-sized folding map. .

DONT DRIVE IN FLORENCE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THIS MAP!!
Either it was incorrect from the start or has never been updated since its publication. We purchased this map from AMAZON only weeks before our trip to Italy. . . . or there are one way gremlins afoot at the publishers!!After trying every approach into central Florence using this map we realized that at least HALF of one way streets are WRONGLY MARKED! Finally we chucked the map and followed the actual street signs and found our hotel. .

Not even Mediocre
However, the Florence map is basically useless. I, also, have used Streetwise maps and been pleased. It's awkward to use and difficult to read. Every tour book I've seen has a better map. Do yourself a favor and don't buy this item.

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