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 […]
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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
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Square of Miracles
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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 […]
Weather in Montepulciano
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Hotels in Montepulciano
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Visits in Montepulciano and around
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Hotels in San Miniato
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Hotels in Pisa
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Tickets and guided tours in Siena
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Interactive map of Siena
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Typical cuisine of Florence
The Tuscan cuisine is based on simple, high-quality ingredients, reflecting a strong rural identity and a long agricultural tradition. Bread, extra virgin olive oil, wine, vegetables, and local meats form the basis of many dishes, prepared to enhance the natural flavor of the products. Simplicity and seasonality are at the heart of this gastronomy. In […]
Brief history of Florence
Retired Roman soldiers founded in 59 BCE a village named “Florentia”. From the 4th century CE, it became the seat of a diocese. The city experienced troubled times after the fall of the Roman Empire, passing under various dominations such as the Byzantines, Ostrogoths, Lombards, and Franks. At certain periods, the population shrank to only […]
Weather in Florence
The climate of Florence, in Tuscany, is Mediterranean with marked continental influences. Summers are generally hot and dry, with temperatures often exceeding 30 °C in July and August. Winters remain relatively mild, although minimums can drop to around 0 °C in January. Spring and autumn are pleasant seasons, with moderate temperatures and frequent sunshine. Rainfall […]
Short history of Siena
Although it seems that the Etruscans had occupied the territory of Siena, its foundation dates from the time of the emperor Augustus where a Roman colony was established under the name of Siena Julia. The earliest document mentioning the city dates back to 70 AD in the Book IV of the Historiae of Tacitus. He […]
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Hotels in Monteriggioni
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