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, […]
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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 […]
16 Tuscan foods to try
The Tuscan cuisine, particularly Florentine, is a celebration of simplicity and high-quality ingredients. Rooted in peasant tradition, it highlights local products such as olive oil, unsalted bread, robust meats, and fresh vegetables. In Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, iconic dishes like bistecca alla fiorentina or lampredotto reflect culinary expertise where taste prevails over embellishment. […]
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 […]



