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Tuscany – history and good wine

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Landscape, traditions, history, culture and wine attract millions of tourists every year

 

Tuscany is located in central Italy, along the Tyrrhenian coast and is known for its idyllic landscape, great wineries and influence on culture. Its capital, Florence, is one of the most visited towns in Italy each year.

Known for its historical importance, Tuscany is considered to be the birthplace of Renaissance, having its own very strong cultural identity. Here you can find 7 of the World Heritage Sites: city centers of Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Pienza and The Cathedral of Pisa, Val d'Orcia and Medici Villas and Gardens are the Tuscan heritage wonders to the world.

Tuscany is a place of romance, Chianti wine and great cooking. The Italian countryside is preferred by tourists who want to escape the crowding of big Italian cities, for its cypress hills, olive trees, vineyards and castles. The picturesque landscape of Tuscany will make you experience the most heavenly feeling.

One of the largest producing quality wines region in Italy, Tuscany offers hundreds of wineries to choose from, as you may want to include a wine-tasting in your trip. Its “denominations” mostly produce excellent red wine, highly appreciated by connoisseurs.

Home for the world's top wines, Tuscany gives you a taste of its most famous: Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Moscadello, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Rosso di Montepulciano, San Gimignano Rosso are just a few of the reasons to book an overnight stay in one of Italy's wineries, relax and savor its traditions.

Visting Florence, the Craddle of the Renaissance, is a must while in Tuscany. One of the most fascinating historical centers of the world, Florence gathers amazing art masterpieces of renowned artists like Michelangelo, Giotto, Brunelleschi, Buontalenti, Vasari.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa and The Cathedral of Pisa are two of the most remarkable architectural structures from medieval Europe, as the Square of Miracles here stands as the most appreciated example of Romanesque architecture in Italy.

If you decide to visit Tuscany this year, the best time to do it is late September-October, when the region isn't so crowdy, temperature is perfect, landscape changes leaves and vineyards begin grape harvesting.

While visiting these places, take at least one week to enjoy the beautiful and unique experiences every area has to offer.

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