Tuscany

Land of good wine and good kitchen, artistic and natural beauties and the important historical heritage, Tuscany is one of the most beloved and desired Italian region by tourists from all over the world.

In the heart of Italy, this area offers several kind of landscapes, from the crystal coasts of Leghorn and Grosseto provinces, with the splendid islands like Elba and Giglio Island, to the woodland in Garfagnana in the Northern Tuscany, included Apuane Alps where the prestigious Carrara Marble comes from, and the provinces Pisa, Lucca and Florence, the Chianti Area between Arezzo and Siena, where there are exclusive wineries with delicious wine tasting tours.

In this region there are a lot of Unesco world heritage sites, like the ancient cities of Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Pienza, Pisa and the leaning tower and the known area of Val D’Orcia, close to Siena.

Florence

Its historical and cultural heritage is huge: every partial view has something to tell and everywhere you can feel the sign that art and literature left forever.

All along the river Arno, there’s the Old Bridge “Ponte Vecchio” (the oldest dated back to XIV Century) which is one of the most suggestive corner of the city. The architectural beauty of the exteriors, such as “Piazza del Duomo” (the cathedral square) where the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, famous thanks to the magnificent Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Giotto’s bell tower and to the octagonal Baptistery, and the treasures which are hidden in the interiors, like in the amazing Uffizi Gallery, make the city a real open-air museum. Florence: the cradle of the renaissance itself, the city of Dante and his Divine Comedy, once city of the wealthy Medici’s family, 

the city which has seen the greatest artists of all times, today it is a paramount cultural centre, full of events, theatres and fashion shows.

Florence

Its historical and cultural heritage is huge: every partial view has something to tell and everywhere you can feel the sign that art and literature left forever.

All along the river Arno, there’s the Old Bridge “Ponte Vecchio” (the oldest dated back to XIV Century) which is one of the most suggestive corner of the city. The architectural beauty of the exteriors, such as “Piazza del Duomo” (the cathedral square) where the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, famous thanks to the magnificent Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Giotto’s bell tower and to the octagonal Baptistery, and the treasures which are hidden in the interiors, like in the amazing Uffizi Gallery, make the city a real open-air museum. Florence: the cradle of the renaissance itself, the city of Dante and his Divine Comedy, once city of the wealthy Medici’s family, 

the city which has seen the greatest artists of all times, today it is a paramount cultural centre, full of events, theatres and fashion shows.

Pisa and the Pisan hills

Once a Maritime Republic, Pisa today boasts the largest and illustrious Romanesque architectural complex of Europe:

“Piazza dei Miracoli” (Square of Miracles). Known around the world for the leaning tower, the bell tower of Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral, it is symbol of the city and one of the symbols of Italy.

The surrounding area has historical, artistic and landscape value as it has been worked with passion for generations. It produces olive oil, wine, fruit and grain. In fact, these lands house the passage of one of the 14 “wine routes” in Tuscany. The Pisan hinterland has many remarkable villages including Palaia, Calci, Lajatico (famous for the Theatre of Silence) and Volterra, extraordinarily rich in Etruscan, medieval and Renaissance history.

Pisa and the Pisan hills

Once a Maritime Republic, Pisa today boasts the largest and illustrious Romanesque architectural complex of Europe:

“Piazza dei Miracoli” (Square of Miracles). Known around the world for the leaning tower, the bell tower of Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral, it is symbol of the city and one of the symbols of Italy.

The surrounding area has historical, artistic and landscape value as it has been worked with passion for generations. It produces olive oil, wine, fruit and grain. In fact, these lands house the passage of one of the 14 “wine routes” in Tuscany. The Pisan hinterland has many remarkable villages including Palaia, Calci, Lajatico (famous for the Theatre of Silence) and Volterra, extraordinarily rich in Etruscan, medieval and Renaissance history.

Siena

Home of the couple of pleasures par excellence: WINE and HOT SPRINGS, Siena welcomes visitors with the charm of the past in its beautiful “Piazza del Campo” (the main square) characterized by a particular and original shell shape and renowned for its beauty and architectural integrity, on which Public Palace overlooks as well as several cafes and exclusive restaurants, and boutiques of souvenir. Close to this Square, stands the Cathedral of Siena, with incomparable interiors and one of the most important churches of the Romanesque-Gothic period in Italy.

The surrounding area is a succession of valleys and woods; rows of precious vineyards and of ancient olive groves, embellishing a culinary tradition more than ever.

In the northern area lie the hills of Chianti, the area of production of Rosso DOCG wine, especially for winemaking “all’uso Toscano” (Tuscan way), and home of many castles.

Siena

Home of the couple of pleasures par excellence: WINE and HOT SPRINGS, Siena welcomes visitors with the charm of the past in its beautiful “Piazza del Campo” (the main square) characterized by a particular and original shell shape and renowned for its beauty and architectural integrity, on which Public Palace overlooks as well as several cafes and exclusive restaurants, and boutiques of souvenir. Close to this Square, stands the Cathedral of Siena, with incomparable interiors and one of the most important churches of the Romanesque-Gothic period in Italy.

The surrounding area is a succession of valleys and woods; rows of precious vineyards and of ancient olive groves, embellishing a culinary tradition more than ever.

In the northern area lie the hills of Chianti, the area of production of Rosso DOCG wine, especially for winemaking “all’uso Toscano” (Tuscan way), and home of many castles.

San Gimignano

Medieval village of major artistic interest, it rests on a hill which names the “Val D’Elsa” in Siena province. Originally it was a small Etruscan village in the Hellenistic period then it grew a lot in the medieval era as it was on the ancient “Via Francigena”. Today, San Gimignano is one of the best examples of urban organization of Modern Era in Europe,  regarding that specific period of the Middle Ages marked by the local government of the municipalities.

In the boomingest period, the wealthy families of San Gimignano built up to 72 towers as symbols of their power and well-being.

Unesco-designated heritage site in 1990, both for its skyline with house-towers and for its several architectural pieces of every kind, first of all for the amazing Romanic Cathedral. Museums, churches, theatres and buildings are spread all over the village, entirely subject to monumental restrictions since 1929.

San Gimignano

Medieval village of major artistic interest, it rests on a hill which names the “Val D’Elsa” in Siena province. Originally it was a small Etruscan village in the Hellenistic period then it grew a lot in the medieval era as it was on the ancient “Via Francigena”. Today, San Gimignano is one of the best examples of urban organization of Modern Era in Europe,  regarding that specific period of the Middle Ages marked by the local government of the municipalities.

In the boomingest period, the wealthy families of San Gimignano built up to 72 towers as symbols of their power and well-being.

Unesco-designated heritage site in 1990, both for its skyline with house-towers and for its several architectural pieces of every kind, first of all for the amazing Romanic Cathedral. Museums, churches, theatres and buildings are spread all over the village, entirely subject to monumental restrictions since 1929.

Volterra

Characteristic medieval town, where you can still enjoy the atmosphere of an ancient village with clear Etruscan origins. History has left its mark here, with artistic and monumental signs of great importance, which can be admired simply

walking through the streets of the historic center, but also visiting the city museums. Modern Volterra is almost completely within the circle of the thirteenth century walls.

The city also has a strong tradition in crafts, more precisely in the handmade of a  particular stone called Alabastro, which is still being worked right here. Alabaster is one of the symbols whereby Volterra is known around the world. But the village doesn’t offer just art and history. The surroundings are breathtaking, thanks to the gentle hills and the famous “cliffs” of Volterra, one of the most known peculiarities at all. They are high holes due to the friability of the soil, which in the past destroyed the largest Etruscan necropolis of the city.

Volterra

Characteristic medieval town, where you can still enjoy the atmosphere of an ancient village with clear Etruscan origins. History has left its mark here, with artistic and monumental signs of great importance, which can be admired simply

walking through the streets of the historic center, but also visiting the city museums. Modern Volterra is almost completely within the circle of the thirteenth century walls.

The city also has a strong tradition in crafts, more precisely in the handmade of a  particular stone called Alabastro, which is still being worked right here. Alabaster is one of the symbols whereby Volterra is known around the world. But the village doesn’t offer just art and history. The surroundings are breathtaking, thanks to the gentle hills and the famous “cliffs” of Volterra, one of the most known peculiarities at all. They are high holes due to the friability of the soil, which in the past destroyed the largest Etruscan necropolis of the city.