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Walks In Florence by Susan Horner; Joanna B. Horner is a detailed two-volume travelogue through Florence, Italy, blending practical guidebook elements with rich historical and artistic lore. The work surveys major districts, churches, bridges, and public spaces, situating architectural and urban features within Florence’s long history—from medieval foundations to Renaissance developments and later restorations. Chapters explore San Firenze, Sta. Croce, the Innocenti, the Carmine, Santo Spirito, and the San Marco precincts, interweaving architectural description with biographical sketches of key artists, patrons, and scholars tied to Florentine heritage. It includes chronological lists, biographical notes, and extensive catalogues of monuments, frescoes, tombs, museums, and gardens, notably the Boboli Gardens and the Pitti collections. The text serves as a reference for scholars and travelers seeking context on Florence’s landmarks, artworks, and institutional history, enriched by historical anecdotes and cultural insight about the city’s illustrious past and its enduring artistic legacy.
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