Barga Tuscany: A walking tour of the historic center of the beautiful medieval hill town of Barga, (Lucca) Tuscany, Italy

This slim volume offers a variety of pleasures to the reader. For those fortunate enough to be traveling to Tuscany, it serves as a beautifully written, comprehensive guide to the sights, shopping and restaurants of Barga and the surrounding area. If you enjoy armchair trips, the rich historical vignettes tempt the imagination, and the vibrant photographs invite you right into gorgeous mountainous landscapes. There are some surprises, too--who knew Barga had a notable population of Scottish expatriates? The section on restaurants and local food is especially evocative (you'll never look at chestnuts in the same way again). All in all, a delicious buffet of history, poetry, and culinary lore.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this informative guide to the beautiful, historical town of Barga, Tuscany. The up to date references for restaurants, shopping and accommodation, in and around Barga, is particularly helpful. Reading the snippets of historical fiction, to be found in the book, brings it to life. There are some delightful photographs of the town and surroundings. For anyone who has already visited, it will bring it back to life and for those who haven't, it will make you want to go.