Basilica of Saint Francis in Siena The Basilica of San Francesco di Siena is one of the most important churches in Siena, located on the homonymous square. Between 1228 and 1255, at the request of the Franciscans, a first church in the Romanesque style was built. It was enlarged between 1326 and 1475, giving it […]
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Gates and other sights of Siena
This page is dedicated to other interesting places in Siena, including its walls and gates, loggias, the Medici Fortress, some squares and streets of the center. Walls and gates of Siena Siena retains a large part of its medieval walls, with ancient gates, which are often ignored by tourists despite their interest. The perimeter of […]
Palazzo Comunale and municipal museums of San Gimignano
Historic Monument | 
Written by Galgano
In the central square of Piazza del Duomo, the Palazzo Communale (the City Hall) is composed mainly of the Sala Dante (Dante’s Hall), decorated with cycles of important frescoes on the themes of courtly and chivalric and the Pinacoteca with works from the thirteenth to the seventeenth century. From the palace, you can access the […]
Duomo of San Gimignano
Historic Monument | Written by Galgano
The Duomo or the Collegiata di San Gimignano is located on the west side of the square with the same name. This is a remarkable monument of Romanesque architecture in Tuscany.The church dates back to a simple priory built around 1000. It was consecrated in 1148 by Pope Eugene III, who returned to Rome along […]
Surroundings of Pistoia
This page explores the surroundings of the pretty town of Pistoia, in the homonymous province, read also the page dedicated to On the Lucca road, the fortress of Serravalle Pistoiese dominates the valley with its fortifications. In the hills and around the medieval village of Marliana there are chestnut forests, vineyards and olive trees. At […]
Pistoia Cathedral of San Zeno
Historic Monument | Written by Galgano
The Cathedral of San Zeno (in Italian: Cattedrale di San Zeno or Duomo di Pistoia), is the most important religious building in the city, a beautiful Romanesque structure with its polychrome facade and beautiful portico. These are the Lombards who consecrated it to Zeno, the eighth bishop of Verona, the “little Rome”. Presentation, exterior and […]
Lucca Cathedral
Historic Monument | 
Written by Galgano
The superb Lucca Cathedral (In Italian: Duomo di San Martino) is a remarkable example of Romanesque Renaissance architecture. Its construction would go back to the end of the 6th century AD, and rebuilt at the end of the 11th and the work was to follow until the 17th.Its facade in polychrome marbles, inspired by that […]
Visits and guided tours in Tuscany
This is a selection of guided tours, coupons or commodes in Tuscany. Consult the sections dedicated to each destination to have a more precise offer on each city or destination.
Square of Miracles
Attraction | 
Written by Galgano
The Piazza dei Miracoli of Pisa (Square of Miracles in English) is the wonder of the city, also called Piazza Duomo, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architectural and artistic richness. It combines unique medieval and Renaissance constructions and ornaments, being at the origin of the style called Roman pisan which is […]
Tower of Pisa
Historic Monument | Written by Galgano
The famous Leaning Tower of Pisa is located on the Square of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli), also known as Piazza Duomo. It is known worldwide as one of the emblems of Italy, both for its elegance and its unusual inclination. It is 56 metres high and has six floors with pretty circular loggias. History and […]
Giglio Island
Island | Written by Galgano
L’Île de Giglio, située au large de la côte toscane dans la mer Tyrrhénienne, à moins de 20 km du promontoire d’Orbetello, est la deuxième plus grande île de l’archipel toscan après Elbe.D’origine volcanique, elle offre un mélange de paysages montagneux, de criques rocheuses et de plages de sable doré. Elle est réputée pour la […]
Capraia Island
Island | Written by Galgano
Capraia est une petite île volcanique de l’archipel toscan, située en mer Tyrrhénienne à environ 62 km au nord-ouest de Livourne. C’est la troisième plus grande île de l’archipel après l’Elbe et Pianosa, avec une superficie d’environ 19 km². D’origine volcanique, l’île offre un relief accidenté, dominé par des falaises abruptes, des criques et des […]
Pianosa Island
Island | Written by Galgano
Pianosa, au cœur de l’archipel toscan, est une destination singulière qui attire aujourd’hui les visiteurs en quête de nature préservée et d’histoire insolite. Accessible uniquement dans le cadre d’excursions encadrées, elle séduit par son atmosphère intacte, son littoral cristallin et ses paysages marins protégés par le Parc national de l’archipel toscan. Autrefois presque inaccessible en […]
Giannutri island
Island | Written by Galgano
L’île de Giannutri est la plus méridionale de l’archipel toscan, située à une dizaine de kilomètres au sud de l’île du Giglio.De forme allongée (environ 5 km de long), elle est réputée pour ses eaux cristallines et sa nature sauvage.Son territoire fait partie du Parco Nazionale dell’Arcipelago Toscano, ce qui garantit une protection stricte de […]
Montecristo Island
Island | Written by Galgano
L’île de Montecristo est une petite île italienne située dans la mer Tyrrhénienne, au sud de l’île d’Elbe, faisant partie de l’archipel toscan. D’une superficie de 10,39 km², elle est réputée pour sa biodiversité exceptionnelle et son histoire fascinante. Rendue célèbre par le roman Le Comte de Monte-Cristo d’Alexandre Dumas, l’île est aujourd’hui une réserve […]
Book an hotel in Tuscany
Find hotels on the map according to your destination. Please book through this page;) to help latoscane.net Map of Tuscany to prepare your trip, with hotels around the main destinations, from Florence to Siena through the hills of Val d’Orcia and Volterra, Argentario, Pisa, the Maremma or the Island of Elba.The region is generous in […]
Crete Senesi in Tuscany
Tourist Region | Written by Galgano
The hills in the south-east of Siena, the Crete Senesi are characterized by a special and fascinating landscape. The grey-blue clay, mixed with rock salt and limestone, is on the ridges with water and wind shaped sculptures and waves. Cypresses or solitary oaks are sometimes lost in the middle of this semi-lunar landscape. In summer, […]
Val d’Orcia in Tuscany
Tourist Region | Written by Galgano
In the south of the territory of Siena, the Val d’Orcia is a famous tourist destination in Tuscany, with its landscapes of postcards emblematic of the region. Its harmonious countryside has long been domesticated by man, formed of gentle hills, covered with undulating fields, whose colors change with the seasons, from the green of fresh […]
Val d’Orcia
Tourist Region | Written by Galgano
In the south of the territory of Siena, the Val d’Orcia is itself a tourist destination, with its landscapes of postcards emblematic of Tuscany. Its harmonious countryside has long been domesticated by man, formed of gentle hills, covered with undulating fields, whose colors change according to the seasons, from the green of fresh grass in […]
Crete Senesi
Tourist Region | Written by Galgano
Region located south-east of Siena, the Crete Senesi (the Siennoise Crêtes in French) are characterized by a particular landscape, where clay floats in carvings and waves shaped by water and wind on the ridges with particular blue gray tones. Solitary oaks are sometimes lost in the middle of the semi-lunar landscape, when they are not […]
Garfagnana region
Tourist Region | Written by Galgano
In the north of Tuscany and in the province of Lucca, the Garfagnana is a little known but pleasant region that deserves to be discovered. It stretches between the Apuan Alps and the Apennines, at the foot of peaks exceeding 2000 meters. It remains little touristy, including the river Serchio along which you can as […]
Maremma
Tourist Region | Written by Galgano
Maremma is a vast historical area of Tuscany, a charming territory with a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. Much of this region runs along the Tuscan coast for almost 100 km, mainly on the province of Grosseto (where it is called Maremma Grossetane or Maremma Senese), it also extends further north towards Pisa up to the […]
Maremma
Tourist Region | Written by Galgano
The Maremma is a vast historical area of Tuscany, a charming territory with a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. Much of the region runs along the Tuscan coast for almost 100 km, mainly on the province of Grosseto (where it is called Maremma Grossetane or Maremma Senese), it also extends further north towards Pisa up to […]
Weather in Montepulciano
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Visits in Montepulciano and around
Proposal of guided tours, visits to wineries and wine tastings in Montepulciano and its surroundings in Valdorcia. Into the same category
