A Room With A View - Chapter 2 - In Santa Croce with No Baedeker

This chapter offers a vivid description of Florence, Italy, and its people. We follow Lucy Honeychurch and her cousin Charlotte Bartlett as they begin their trip in Florence, discussing the city's sights and smells. They are soon joined by a new friend, Miss Lavish, who takes Lucy on a walking tour of the city, introducing her to a more authentic side of Florence beyond the tourist sites. The chapter offers a charming and witty commentary on the superficiality of travel guides and the importa...