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Florence, the capital of Tuscany crossed by the Arno River, has approximately 375,000 inhabitants. Alongside Rome and Venice, it ranks among Italy’s major art cities and attracts nearly ten million visitors each year.As the cradle of the Renaissance, the city has preserved an exceptional heritage where the artistic, architectural, and intellectual momentum that emerged in […]
Tuscany has a long tradition of skilled craftsmen in many fields who create items now considered as “typical products” of Tuscany. Craft Jewellery, including gold jewellery, sold for example on the Ponte Vecchio in Florence. Red terracotta tiles from Impruneta, found on roofs and floors in the region. Blacksmiths continue to create wrought iron beds, […]
To explore Florence, at least 3 days are needed. The historic center, relatively compact, can be easily covered on foot. As the artistic capital of the Renaissance, the city preserves numerous unique masterpieces from this period, such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, the Piazza della […]
Discover the aromas and flavours of Tuscan vineyards Tuscany offers a variety of activities to discover why its wines are so popular: organized visits to estates, vineyards and wineries, tastings, sightseeing and food tours or cooking classes. It is possible to discover the region by exploring all the different domains located in the four corners […]
The Via Francigena is a pilgrimage route that was used in the Middle Ages to reach Rome from northern France. Its name means “french way”. The usual route corresponds to a testimony of Sigeric, archbishop of Canterbury who undertook the journey towards the year 990. The current route, for example, starts in Canterbury, England and […]
Suggestions for wine country tours and activities in the Chianti and Tuscan wine routes, including tastings and cellar visits
Tourist map of Tuscany, with towns, villages and places to discover. The major or most popular destinations are bright colours, the other sites are more dull colours, for example in villages:
A three-day stay in Florence allows you to discover the main Renaissance masterpieces and the city’s key districts. The itinerary below proposes a balanced progression, minimizing travel and grouping monuments by area. Day 1: Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria Morning: Start with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), a true symbol […]
Elba Island is a paradisiacal place located more than 10 kilometers off the Tuscan coast. It is appreciated for its coastline with beaches, coves, and diving spots, for its mountain reaching 1,018 meters, and for its superb trails in a preserved and abundant natural environment. It is the third largest Italian island, grouped within the […]
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Pisa is a famous Tuscan city, famous all over the world thanks to its leaning tower, simply called Tower of Pisa, which has become one of the symbols of Italy, like the Colosseum in Rome or the Rialto Bridge in Venice.With nearly 90,000 inhabitants, it is a small, active and student town with three universities. […]
Siena is with Florence one of the most attractive destinations in the region. City of the famous palio, an equestrian race, it is a unique medieval town located in the heart of the Tuscan lands, between the hills of Chianti, the Val d’Elsa and the hills of the Crete Senesi, where live nearly 54,000 Sienese. […]
Lucca is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and pleasant towns in Tuscany, a stop not to be missed during a route through the region. Although it can be visited in a day, it takes a few days to appreciate its richness with the right measure. It also has the advantage of being a good […]
The town of Volterra has a unique charm, becoming one of the favorite destinations in Tuscany, not only for its heritage. Its historic centre dates back to the Etruscan era and is now characterized by its immersive medieval character, alongside substantial Roman remains. It is located in the heart of Tuscany, 40 km from the […]
If you can see its stone towers proudly dominating the hills from afar, you cannot be wrong, it is San Gimignano, an emblematic village of medieval Tuscany. This small tourist town of about 7,000 inhabitants is located in the province of Siena. It is known for its unique medieval architecture, a heritage for which it […]
Tuscany is the region of Italy with the highest density of thermal baths. Many settlements are scattered throughout the territory, they are sometimes located in the heart of ancient villages, sometimes of Roman origin. They are varied with their warm waters, each with its specificity, as the treatments of the skin with the mud therapy, […]
Montepulciano is a beautiful small town of almost 14,000 inhabitants, visited for its picturesque medieval center and by lovers of good wines. It is perched at 605 metres above sea level, between charming Tuscan hills planted with vines and olive trees, straddling the two valleys of Valdichiana and Val d’Orcia. The surrounding vineyards provide the […]
The Thermal hot spring of Saturnia (Terme di Saturnia in Italian) are one of the most famous sites in Tuscany, with its natural hot water baths, formed by beautiful limestone basins, part of which is freely accessible. Charming establishments are located all around with the thermal park and the grand hôtel 5* Terme di Saturnia […]
Cortona is a small and welcoming medieval town in the Val di Chiana, in the province of Arezzo, in the south-east of Tuscany and close to the Umbrian region.It is built on a hill floor, at more than 500 meters above sea level, with its medieval centre rich in alleys, cobblestones, ancient palaces and churches, […]
In the heart of Val d’Orcia valley and its unique landscapes lies Pienza, one of the most beautiful villages in Tuscany, in the south of the province of Siena, where just over 2,000 people live. It is the first example of the “ideal city” of the Renaissance, built in the fifteenth century at the initiative […]
The Maremma Natural Park, also known as the Uccellina Park, stretches over almost 10,000 hectares along the coast, with nearly 25 km of coastline from Principina a Mare to Talamone northward and up to 3.5 km inland. This protected area preserves a rich nature and fauna, formed by a wet plain, marshland and pine forest […]
Pistoia is a small town of almost 90,000 inhabitants in northern Tuscany located between Florence and Lucca. In the shadow of these two illustrious neighbors, it is spared by the crowds of tourists. It is still a beautiful city of art, but it benefits from a better preserved authenticity. It has a beautiful architectural and […]
Castiglione della Pescaia is one of the most beautiful villages in Tuscany and enjoys a privileged position on the coast between large sandy beaches preceded by beautiful pine forests. The medieval historic centre is located on a hill overlooking the coast, with its ancient fortress that watches over the sea from its height. Presentation and […]
