Magic Moments in Florence

by Adriana Silvestri

Eighteenth and nineteenth century travellers to Florence filled their journals with sketches and drawings which, often better than words, managed to capture intense but fleeting impressions, fix curious or unusual sights and highlight the contrast between the monuments of the past and the business of everyday life. Magic Moments in Florence is such a traveller's journal, the result of many visits which the author has made to Florence at different times and under the sway of different moods.

Genres: Italy

132 pages, Hardcover

First published July 6, 2006

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's hard to fault her title. Magical watercolor drawings of Florence illustrating a capsule history and cultural guide. The author is knowledgeable (Florence in all seasons, let's not forget poison was known to appear in its food, who knew the Florentines loved beans?) and entertaining. A lovely souvenir as well as a tempting preview of the sights.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this simple, quirky, travel journal. The author picks out snippets of Florence that tell a larger story. Some if them are things I already love about Florence and others are things I want to explore.

[Korie Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an amazing artistic scrapbook of all things Florence. One of the best souvenirs I've ever brought back from a trip. I wish there were more books out there like this one!

[Rachel Kopel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love illustrated travel journals.