Land of Dante Alighieri, the father of the Italian language,country of magnificent artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Botticelli, Brunelleschi,Giotto and many others,one glance anywhere, even in the smallest village of the Val D'Orcia or of the Garfagnana to observe the beauty of this unique paradise.
A Villa in Tuscany is certainly a great choice to spend a week or more, there are those who also decides for two weeks or more, a trip to Tuscany angler always for the marvels in the territory, a stay in a villa is a dream of all, for comfort, location,relax,freedom and peace in contact with a splendid nature that says it all admiring its picturesque landscapes with olive groves, vineyards and cypress trees.
Each province is more than valid to choose a Villa, there are houses,in several charming styles,from Renaissance to Restored Medieval, the two architectural style that have made the history of this region but also other great mansions which have been restored with Rococo decorations, Neoclassical, Art Nouveau and Baroque, authentic splendour for a wonderful stay.I would like to suggest you province by province something.
Florence-The province of Florence.Florence speaks for itself',world capital of that artistic movement called Renaissance,which conquered all people and gave a new beauty face to the history of art,the city of Florence only for its historic-artistic heritage cultural, for the charm of everything you meet,from Ponte Vecchio to Santa Croce, from Santa Maria del Fiore to Piazza della Signoria bewitches any tourist.The city and the province of Florence of the poweful Medici family and Dante Alighieri is the birthplace of artists as Leonardo,Giotto,Donatello, ,Brunelleschi,Botticelli,GhibertimUccello and it called in different periods many of the most distinguished artists of the history. Its province is famous for the wine area of Chianti, this famous vine that delight the most demanding palates around the world. The Florentine hills have an unique charm,in the Chianti area, there are Villas of fairytale in Impruneta, Pontassieve, Greve in Chianti, Reggello, Bagno a Ripoli, Rufina, Signa, Vinci, Certaldo, Castelfiorentino beautiful places immersed in unforgettable landscapes. Historical tourism, nature, great food and fine wines,everything you want a short distance from the magnificent Florence.
Pisa - Pisa,historic an d powerful Marine Republic,birthplace of distinguished scientists as Galileo Galilei,Pacinotti and Pontecorvo,artistic centre of great importance in the Medieval and Renaissance periods with among the best sculptors of the history as the Pisano family,its province offers an immense amount of accommodation of great charm next to the city of the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli.The province of Pisa, a territory rich in art and history,a charming coast with lovely seaside resorts as Tirrenia and Marina di Pisa its picturesque hills it offers a wide scenario of locality with villas,mansions and typical "Casali d'epoca" in towns by a great historic past as the fascinating Volterra, beautiful centre of Etruscan culture but also other resorts such as Pomarance, Lajatico (the town of Andrea Bocelli), San Miniato, Ponsacco ,Peccioli, Palaia, Lari and many other places.Pisa nad province are also well-connected to Florence, (only 70 km) in a short time by car or by train, you can visit the capital of Tuscany, the province of Lucca with the glamorous Versilia and the wild and captivating Garfagnana are very close and the same the province of Livorno, with the wonderful Etruria and the Etruscan Coast,the beautiful Costa degli Etruschi.
Siena-Siena is a jewel of art, with its famous Piazza del Campo, the Cathedral in its kind is unique in the world for its frescoes,Siena historic centre is recognised throughout the world for its immense artistic heritage of immense prestige and importance thanks to many artists born in this province as Simone Martini,Duccio di Buoninsegna,Lorenzetti Arnolfo di Cambio,Salimbeni and all the Senese School exponents. The province of Siena is a paradise of structures of great charm, as Florence,The Senese area incorporates in its land part of the Chianti and locality from the great historic past as the wonderful San Gimignano, but also many other small towns with immense charm such as Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano, San Quirico d'Orcia, Asciano, Colle Val D'Elsa, Castellina in Chianti, Castiglione d'Orcia, Chiusi, Radicofani among others. The Val D'Orcia, the Val Dichiana, Mount Amiata, the Apennines and the Senese Hills,apart their magnificent and picturesque views offer a large amount of activity,relax,walking,cyclist and mountain bike, the landscapes are magnificent, with olive groves and vineyards everywhere, enchanting villages on the top of hills, Florence is not far and the beautiful Umbria so close.A splendid choice for your holidays in a Villa.
Lucca - Lucca is another pearl of Tuscan art, its marvellous historic city centre is closed by medieval walls its magnificent Cathedral, the splendid Piazza Anfiteatro, city that makes live unique sensations simply strolling through the charming streets and alleys,surrounded by wonderful hills packed by olive groves that inspire poetry and probably all that inspired the composer Puccini and the writer Carducci born in this province. Lucca is also very close to Pisa,it offers numerous structures of charm everywhere in its beautiful medieval towns such as Barga,Camaiore,Capannori, Altopascio, Massarosa, Bagni di Lucca,Montecarlo in the beautiful, wild and paradise of nature of Garfagnana, with Castelenuovo Garfagnana small jewel in this rich land of mysteries and legends. The province of Lucca offers an infinite number of tourist activities, a fantastic gastronomy, a coast with seaside resorts of prestige as Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi,Pietrasanta and Lido di Camaiore,another great choice to think about a Villa in this area.
Arezzo - Arezzo is one of the most historic cities of Tuscany,the province and the city are the birthplace of great artistic talents as Vasari,Petrarca, the great Michelangelo but also Piero della Francesca,Signorelli and Masaccio among others.Arezzo with its Piazza Grande, its cathedral, its palaces and great medieval monuments is all to discover and admire meter by meter.The province of Arezzo offers several possibility of accommodation in structures of charm in many localities of nobles and great historic and cultural traditions.Cortona this beautiful town perched on a magnificent hill,famous for being a movie setthat has made love many people, 'Under the Tuscany Sun "a its centre is a masterpiece of medieval art,Caprese Michelangelo,a small,beautiful village where Michelangelo was born and further more Sansepolcro, Lucignano, Montevarchi, Anghiari, Poppi, Bucine, Castiglion Fiorentino, Laterina and many other places to discover and love .Land of excellent wine and delicious food,next to the fascinating Umbria and the wonderful province of Siena and Florence,it is also a great choice if you also want to visit the region of Marche and Urbino the city of Raffaello Sanzio.
Livorno- Another province of immense beauty.The Province of Livorno is a paradise for who loves art,history,sea,countryside,hills,wonderful sunsets and relax.A tourism made up of the many activities and many are the structures of charm here too. The provinces of Pisa, Florence, Grosseto and Siena are on the doorstep.The magnificent Costa degli Etruschi is immediately a great attraction a few km outside the urban area of Livorno you meet a great place on the coast called Antignano,stop here and start to take pictures of the coast and the sea..Land of prominent artists as Modigliani,Fattori and Mascagni the province of Livorno was one of the strongholds of the Etruscan culture, with the homonym Etruscan Coast,its ancient Necropolis and Populonia one of the centres where this civilisation taught art to Rome.You can choose among many beautiful seaside resorts,as Cecina, San Vincenzo,Castiglioncello, Rosignano until you arrive at Piombino in front of the marvellous Island of Elba and the picturesque Gulf of Baratti.Art and history in the same city of Livorno, but also in Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci,picturesque hills, land of fine wines,A Mediterranean cuisine with a thousand flavors,avenues of charm with the famous Tuscan cypresses and on the coast long rows of matitime pines.Other places of importance are Bibbona, Venturina, Campiglia Marittima, Collesalvetti and the entire area that leads to the Colli Senesi in the Tuscan interior..
Grosseto, Grosseto is a city that offers interesting monuments and buildings of historical importance despite not having the charm of Florence,Siena, Lucca, Arezzo, Pisa.The province is anyway a beautiful area in the Southern Tuscany on the boundary of the Region of Lazio. The province of Grosseto offers beautiful seaside resorts on the Mediterranean Sea, Follonica, Castiglione della Pescaia with Punta Ala are little havens of the Mediterranean Tuscan coast.Not to forget the Argentario,this beautiful promontory with a protected nature reserve among the most important in the world for species and vegetation,with the beautiful Orbetello and Porto Ercole in front on the beautiful Island of Giglio.Noble historical traditions with Etruscan culture and then Roman,excellent gastronomy, land of the Maremma, the famous area with horses of prestigious breed and the 'Butteri"' skillful horsemen considered the 'Gauchos' of Europe for their skills and equine knowledge.Also here you can find great accomodation, In addition to the places mentioned also in Manciano, Massa Marittima, Roccastrada, Cinigiano and Scansano as well.The province of Grosseto offers an immense number of activities, the provinces of Livorno and Siena are next, in a few minutes driving you can reach the high Lazio and in about 1 hour and a half the Eternal City : Rome.Great choice ? Yes of course.
Pistoia- Small pearl of Medieval art in Tuscany with a wonderful historic centre where everything is to love,admire and enjoy.Small alleyways,little squares and churches of different epoch,ts majestic Cathedral and charming little taverns.Pistoia has a particular charm although is a city that was less well known than others.Ghibelline city sung by Dante,city of great importance with different civilizations such as the Etruscan, Roman, Byzantine and Longobard, its province in the shelter of the Appenines,north of Florence and near the province of Pisa is a small Eden in a magnificent location surrounded by gentle hills. Beautiful smaller towns as Pescia, Quarrata, Larciano, Montale, Lamporecchio, Buggiano offers the same but reduced image of Pistoia and the prestigious spas of Montecatini Terme and Monsummano Terme also offer several chances of accommodation in villas and houses of great charm. The province of Pistoia is also famous for the history of Pinocchio by Carlo Lorenzini known as Collodi, the small and charming town that has given birth to the writer.Very suggested for the proximity to Lucca and Florence but great choice if you want to explore the captivating Appenino Tosco -Emiliano.
Prato-Once part the the province of Firenze, Prato is a city that has been in the past one of the textile centers of great importance of Italy and Europe.A city rich in relevant historical and cultural heritage where born painters Lippi and writer Curzio Malaparte.The city has one of the most beautiful cathedrals of Tuscany. Ancient Etruscan centre and then Roman,this town at the foot of the Mount Retaia and crossed by the River Bisenzio has always been linked culturally and historically to Florence of which until a few years ago was part of the province but always maintaining a strong identity and pride to be "Pratese". Of considerable interest to his historic centre with the palaces from the time of the Renaissance and medieval and of course the beautiful Castle of the Emperor, Prato and its province typically hilly with the Appennino mountains,offer a good choice of accommodation of charm in the same Prato in Carmignano, Vaiano and Vernio.The proximity of Florence, to the Province of Pistoia, the Emilia Romagna region (in 1 hour you can reach Bologna) may be an idea of choice to visit and stay in this very interesting and lovely province.
Massa - Carrara - Even this province to the north of the province of Lucca, kissing and embracing the Riviera di Levante in Liguria could be a good choice. Long walks on the beautiful Mediterranean coast, excursions in various cities of art such as Lucca and Pisa (both not very far) in the marvellous Cinque Terre in the nearest region of Liguria and the lively Versilia. Pontremoli, Fivizzano, Aulla, Bagnone, Mulazzo and Montignoso are small centres very interesting to visit and also here you can find excellent accomodation. Sea,hills and Mediterranean vegetation are the perfect scenario to enjoy and spend a very relaxing holidays in a charming accommodation.
Choosing a Villa in Tuscany is a great idea,all Tuscany,every province,offer you everything you need yo satisfy your holidays dreams, in autumn and winter too.
Francesco Mari
www.turismo.intoscana.it
www.tuscanyitaly.info
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