Tuscany, like a fine wine, has been some time in the making...
From the Etruscans to the Romans to the Renaissance, Tuscany is possibly the greatest repository of art in the world, from extraordinary paintings and sculpture to frescoes and architectural masterpieces.
Visitors to Tuscany come for many reasons. Many come in search of fine art, others to explore the extraordinary countryside. Gourmets and wine buffs descend on Tuscany to enjoy the simple yet wonderful cuisine and wine. Walkers enjoy the mountain paths, cyclists the rolling hills, summer vacationers the sea coast and islands. Students come to learn the beautiful Italian language and culture.
There is a lot to see and do in Tuscany, the difficulty is really where to start. Certainly most should start with Florence, then continue on to Siena and Pisa. The roll call of città di arte, cities of art, is daunting: Arezzo, Cortona, San Gimignano and Lucca are all striking. The more you come to know the region, the more extraordinary Tuscany appears. Enjoy your visit!
Our Blog about Tuscany
- 25 June 2009
Celebrating Pisa's Saint Ranieri's feast day
We were in Pisa last week to witness the beautiful (but very crowded) Luminara along the Arno river and then to attend the late afternoon regatta of San Ranieri. We spent a little more than 24 hours in Pisa. Most everyone who tries to fit... Continue reading blog post
Accommodation in Tuscany
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Tuscany Accommodation Guide
Go to Site: Tuscany AccommodationA more comprehensive guide to accommodation in Tuscany put together by our Discover Tuscany Team! The site reviews a large number of properties which can be easily found by thematic or geographic categories or through a simple search. If you can't find what you're looking for here, you'll probably find it at Tuscany Accommodation!
Tuscany Tourist Services
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Pitcher and Flaccomio Real Estate in Tuscany
Read our article on "Pitcher and Flaccomio"Go to Site: Pitcher and FlaccomioPitcher & Flaccomio, a real estate agency in Florence, offers properties for sale ranging from apartments to houses and villas, in Florence downtown or in the beautiful Tuscany countryside
Studying in Tuscany
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Koine Italian Language School
Go to Site: KoineKoinè offers Italian language courses in Florence, Lucca, Cortona Elba and Bologna from 1 to 4 weeks in groups. The Italian language school also offers intensive courses and individual tutors as well as cooking, wine and more fun classes in Italian.
Events in Tuscany
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Medieval Fairs In Tuscany
Read our article on "Medieval Fairs in Tuscany"Beautiful villages in Tuscany are the perfect setting for Medieval festivals and fairs organized throughout the year. Here we've listed the main ones coming up in the next few months.
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Main Events in Tuscany
Read our article on "Main Events in Tuscany"A brief introduction to the main events across Tuscany that take place every year, divided by season.
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The Palio in Siena
Read our article on "The Palio in Siena"The Palio in Siena is a very special event, one in which every citizen of the city takes part of from the time of their birth. In Siena, you are born into a Contrada and the lifelong journey and rivalry begins.
