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Manu, the curly-haired illustrated guide, on a terrace overlooking Florence

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Now publishing · Guide No. 01

Above Florence — The hill of Fiesole

A little adventure with Manu.

Explore Fiesole through the eyes of Manu, your curious, curly-haired guide. Roman history, sweeping views of Florence and local stories come to life in a colourful illustrated journey.

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History. A view. A story to take home.

Fiesole, Tuscany · Guide No. 01

What is inside

See Fiesole through Manu’s eyes

  1. 01

    The ancient Roman theatre

    Discover Etruscan and Roman history through Manu’s amazed reactions.

  2. 02

    Breathtaking panoramas

    Discover viewpoints over Florence and inspiration for your own photos.

  3. 03

    Stories & secrets

    Local anecdotes and historical tales told in a fresh, narrative style.

  4. 04

    Full-page cartoon artwork

    Real photos transformed into high-definition illustrations bring the journey to life.

A different kind of guide

Curiosity comes along.

Welcome to Fiesole, the archaeological and panoramic gem overlooking Florence. This is not your typical travel guide: join Manu for a pop-style illustrated journey behind the scenes of its most fascinating spots, whether you are planning a day trip or travelling from your couch.

The series

Where Manu goes next

Little illustrated journeys to the corners of Italy most travellers pass by.

Next up

Prato, Tuscany

The second journey in the series. Its page appears here the moment it is ready to download.

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Guide No. 01

Above Florence

The hill of Fiesole

Explore Fiesole through the eyes of Manu, your curious, curly-haired guide. Roman history, sweeping views of Florence and local stories come to life in a colourful illustrated journey.

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Place
Fiesole, Tuscany
Language
English
Format
PDF

The collection

One place at a time.

Little illustrated journeys to the corners of Italy most travellers pass by.

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How you get it

A digital guide in English (PDF), delivered through Gumroad. It costs nothing: claim it and the file arrives by email, yours to keep and reprint.