Florence- capital of Tuscany, birthplace of the Renaissance, and a Unesco World Heritage Site - Is brought to life in this book through masterly watercolour paintings and pencil sketches of its architectural wealth iconic monuments and working - class areas. From churches to museums, gardens to palaces, and small squares to narrow streets, Fabrice Moireau has created a vivid portrait of the city where the Medici family, Leonardo da Vinci and Dant Alighieri once lived. Through Moireau's pencil and paintbrush, and author Lucien d'Azay's pen, the history, grandeur and charms of the « City of the Lily are revealed.