Tickets can be purchased in advance for an up close look at the renowned artwork. Hiking aficionados will love the rugged hills of the Apuane.
The dramatic scenery is a far cry from the rolling hills of southern Tuscany. One of his favorites, it is less visited than the famous Assisi church.
This intact town near Siena has 14 towers on its city walls. This southern region is quintessentially Tuscan. Go for the rolling hills, the secluded vineyards, and the laid back way of life. Ride the rails in Tuscany on antique steam engines. The trains run through the summer and stop in most scenic towns. Elba is famous for the exile of Napoleon, but its history goes back much further. Explore Etruscan ruins, medieval fortresses, and Napoleonic era castles on this tiny island in Tuscany.
Explore this medieval city on a 90 minute guided walking tour and learn how it became the birthplace of the Renaissance in Tuscany. Click here for more information and to book a walking tour in Florence. Go inside the mind of a genius at this revolutionary museum.
Classes last 3 hours, and you get to taste the fruits of your labour at the end. Click here to book a pizza and gelato making class in Florence. Home to the powerful Medici family, the Palazzo Vecchio towers above much of the city. Guided tours let you in on a little more of the history and highlight masterpieces inside. Click here to book a guided tour to Palazzo Vecchio. Take a half day bicycle trip from Florence to Fiesole. Click here to book a e-bike tour from Florence.
The collection of 16th to 18th century sculptures remain in situ in this beautiful place in Tuscany. Experience is not required to explore the wild side of Tuscany.
Click here for more information and to book a canyoning tour. So many great ideas! I spent a few weeks in the area and really enjoyed the towns of Siena and Lucca, both for different reasons. Not many places in Tuscany can still claim to be completely surrounded by their defensive walls—but Lucca can!
Trains continue to be one of our favorite ways to travel around the more connected parts of Tuscany. For many of these fun things to do in Tuscany, a train is all you need! Consider basing yourselves in Florence, Siena, or perhaps Lucca to ensure you have plenty of routes and connections to allow you to explore Tuscany to the fullest.
However, as much as we love them, trains and buses will only get you so far. Not a problem, since as listed above, a Tuscan road trip definitely qualifies as one of the best travel experiences in Tuscany!
Tuscany should definitely get more attention than what it gets now. Of all the activities listed by you visiting the small villages appeal the most to me. I think small towns and villages are where the true soul of a country can be experienced.
Horseback riding through the Tuscan streets is very romantic! Who can say no to some Tusacn wine tasting? Riding a Vespa through the hills of Tuscany really is a dream come true. I can only imagine how much fun you newlyweds yes, you can still call yourself that! It was definitely one of our most memorable moments of the month—having perfect weather for it was the cherry on top!
I was not knowing that Tuscany is so romantic. Strolling along Arno river, typical scooter ride and visiting vineyards looks very dreamy. I went to Florence but missed Tuscan countrysides and now I am regretting after reading your post. Oh my! Tuscany truly seems to romantic — how I would love to experience riding a vespa through the countryside….
And wine tasting sounds absolutely delectable! Italian wine is amazing, so I am sure visiting the wineries in this region would be such a beautiful experience. Definitely the perfect place for a proposal!
Ah, Tuscany! Such a romantic place overall. If you want a romantic destination, Italy is the answer. Its mild climate, scenic beauty, historical attractions, and excellent scuba diving off its cliff-lined coast have made it increasingly popular with tourists.
Its past reflects that of many other Mediterranean islands, with periods of control by Pisa; Genoa; Lucca; Spain; and, after his defeat in , by Napoleon, who was granted full sovereign rights over the island.
Reminders of him are everywhere: Piazza Napoleone, Via Napoleone, his official residence of Villa dei Molini in the main town of Portoferraio , and his summer retreat of Villa Napoleone on the slopes of the wooded Monte San Martino. Seaside resorts of Procchio and Marciana Marina are west of Portoferraio, and inland is the fort of Poggio and the village of Marciana , with a ruined castle.
You can ride a cable car to the top of the island's highest peak, Monte Capanne , for views or walk up Monte Perone from Poggio in about an hour.
Porto Azzurro is a picturesque little fishing port that was fortified by the Spaniards in the 17th century. Island of Elba Map Historical. Important noble families in this hilltop town kept their power and fortunes longer than those in other Tuscan cities, attracting top Renaissance artists from Florence and Siena, so it is filled with fine buildings from that period. Some of the best palazzi surround the main square, Piazza Grande , but almost anywhere you wander in this picturesque village, you'll find photo-worthy architecture.
The beautifully proportioned church of San Biagio , built of golden travertine, is considered one of the finest buildings of the Renaissance. Although this and other churches are filled with art treasures, it is the picture of the town itself, crowning its hilltop and tumbling down the slopes to the scenic valley below, that will linger in your mind as one of the most beautiful villages in Tuscany.
Medici Villas and Gardens. While the Medici dynasty centered its business and artistic patronage in Florence, in the summer, many of them decamped to the breezier hills surrounding the city. Here, they built villas surrounded by acres of carefully tended gardens and hunting parks, where they hired the same artists, sculptors, and architects to create fantasy worlds for their seasonal pleasure. Considered the most splendid of these Medici summer residences is Villa di Poggio a Caiano , between Florence and Pistoia, but many others are well worth a day trip from Florence.
Villa la Petraia, which became a summer residence for the Italian royal family, is set in particularly beautiful grounds with terraced gardens and views of Florence.
The neighboring Villa di Castello has outstanding gardens filled with fountains, grottos, and statues. Although Italy's most famous — and crowded — carnival is in Venice, Viareggio's is every bit as fun-filled and crazy, and a lot less expensive to join in.
Like Venice, the streets of this beach town north of Pisa are thronged night and day with costumed revelers. A round of social events, including masked balls at the hotels, continue throughout most of February.
The brightly painted giants depict mythological and allegorical figures, and often caricatures of well-known people, especially political leaders.
Carnevale di Viareggio dates back to , when the first parade was held, and twice weekly these figures move among the crowds that stroll La Passeggiata, Viareggio's seaside boardwalk. Some of these figures tower as high as 21 meters 70 feet above the spectators, and the parade is accompanied by bands, local folklore groups, and other entertainers.
On summer evenings, La Passeggiata is almost as busy, as beachgoers stroll the promenade that stretches between the wide sands and the row of Art Nouveau hotels. Italy Travel Guide. Written by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers Nov 17, We may earn a commission from affiliate links Tuscany Unquestionably the best known region of Italy among foreign travelers, Tuscany conjures up romantic images of idyllic hill towns bristling with medieval towers, flowing green landscapes of low hills, and fields of sunflowers.
You're sure to find the best places to visit with this list of the top attractions in Tuscany. These are the memories you will cherish from this likable and friendly little Tuscan city. Piazzale Michelangiolo and San Miniato in Florence Florence from Piazzale Michelangiolo The iconic view of Florence, Brunelleschi's magnificent dome towering over its historic center, is from an overlook across the Arno, in Piazzale Michelangiolo most often misspelled as Michelangelo.
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Things to Do. Matt Charlton. Cathedral, Church. Copy link. Map View. The gigantic, marble-fronted Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, first built in , is the fourth-biggest cathedral in the world and easily one of the most famous. Head inside to take a break from the Tuscan sun and to admire the patterned, marbled floor — which looks like a mosaiced, stone carpet.
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