Streetwise Florence Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Florence, Italy - Folding pocket size travel map with train tracks & stations Map – Folded Map, January 1, 2015

This is one of many Streetwise maps I brought with me to Europe. I found every one to be useful. The maps allowed me to see exactly where I wanted to go. I marked off with a tape for each famous places that I wanted to visit. (Since the maps are laminated, I can remove and change the tape as many times as I want.) Seeing where the places were located helped me get a bearing of the locations and the distance separating them. It was a great way to familiarize myself in a unfamiliar city. Keep in mind, however, that we walked, not drove. I'm not sure how helpful these maps will be if you drove. All I know is that the visual display of the map helped me plan my itinerary. For instance, this map allowed me to visit as many famous Florence sites as I could possibly squeezed in the very limited time I had and still get me to the SMN train station to catch the train to Pisa. (How can one leave Italy without visiting the Leaning Tower of Pisa?!) Without this map, I don't think I could've pull that off. (No, it's impossible to see EVERYTHING in Florence in 1 day! You need to be realistic and prioritize. You are on a vacation after all, not a marathon!) Thanks, Streetwise and Amazon.com!Note: Index of hotels and places of interest are on the side of the map. It is rather small print so you may need your reading glasses.

Awesome street map and we took it everywhere we went. We pretty much mapped our walk before leaving and just followed our route to the destination. All major tourist spots are clearly marked. Florence is a very walkable city and most places can be reached within the city in 10-30 minutes walking. We braved the subway to return from colliseum on Sunday when cabs were scarce and found it easy to go from there to the Spanish steps or Trevi for only 1.5 e. Hardest part was figuring out how to buy the ticket from a dispenser written in Italian. It actually was pretty easy though. We had this map for Florence and another for Rome, the two cities we stayed in. They are a must if you are going there! Folds up and fits in front pocket or in PacSafe Metrosafe 200 which I also highly recommend.

I love the Streetwise series of maps and usually purchase them if they are available for the cities I visit abroad. Like all of the Streetwise maps, you will definitely need your reading glasses if you're older than 45. The map is very comprehensive of the historic area of town and has every street on it. The only downside I ran into is that the mini drawings of the historic buildings sometimes block the labels of the smaller streets surrounding the building. But with so many positives I can overlook that. The map is small enough so it can fold up and be placed in a back pocket or small purse. When you use it you can be discrete so you don't look like a tourist. It is laminated so if you get caught in a sudden thunderstorm you don't have to worry and you can use a dry erase pen to make notes. I will continue to purchase the Streetwise maps for future trips and order a pair of readers too!

I'm on vacation now in Florence and am thrilled I purchased the Streetwise map prior to my visit! The ease of use is great, and has made navigation painless. I'm a woman traveling alone & I have zero sense of direction, but venturing out with this map has given me confidence!This map is easy to read (even for my less than perfect close-up eyesight), and is waterproof (but it's not rained here during my visit). I highly recommend this great tool and am regretting I didn't buy one for Rome!Thank you Streetwise!

I bought this map quite by chance as I was simply looking for a map that would helpme sightsee in Florence but when it arrived I was pleasantly surprised. The size is perfect for carrying around. It's laminated and so resistent to adverse weather and the normal wear and tear that can leave a map in shreds. But the best part is that however the map has been printed it is very easy to read and so very easy to find where you are and where you want to go. If you're a curious tourist it should do the job nicely for you.

Don't waste your money on these. Fold out makes it hard to get you bearing. Also print is very small. You cannot fold them up either. We ended up just buying paper map in Firenze

I ordered this map for a trip to Florence in March 2014 and I am not disappointed!!! Great map folds and fits in your pocket and is laminated for multi-use!!!!! I also found a great way to mark on it without making a mess of it!!!!! Simply buy a pack of those little foil stick-on stars and "mark" your spots or streets of interest. It works great and they can later be peeled off one by one as you make your way around and complete your stops. I came up with this idea myself, but you may have other good ideas once you have this handy little companion in your hands. I also purchased the same maps for Rome and Venice. Happy travels!!!!

While the concept is a good one in that the reference is easy and the folio is well built (no visible wear after two weeks in my pocket) I found the map to be poorly designed and inadequate. The scale is too small, leaving gaps and unnamed streets and , most annoyingly, landmarks are shown as isometric images superimposed on the plan of the city. Streets behind are necessarily hidden. The Knopf MapGuide proved to be much more useful with finer resolution and landmarks shown in plan. A better option is the free map given out by the city tourist office across from the train station. It's as good a map and - free.