The stunning Renaissance walls encircling Lucca’s historic center are entirely walkable—a 4.2 km (2.6 miles) path surrounded ...

Le Giornate Fai d’autunno 2024 in Toscana spalancheranno le porte di oltre 20 beni tra ville, castelli, beni storici, industriali e naturali: tra i luoghi aperti anche alcuni normalmente inaccessibili ...

If you are contemplating taking the car and heading towards (or from) the fabulous walled city of Lucca, check out these 10 great ways to “super charge" your itinerary. Consider that with one little ...

Staying in Volterra and the area nearby would make it a perfect base to explore in every direction: the coast, Chianti and Siena and more. Check out rentals by owners reviewed by our team and book ...

The historical center of Siena has been declared a part of the UNESCO World’s Heritage, so there is no reason to be surprised if when you find yourself wandering around its enchanting streets, to find ...

An optimal climate, fertile land and skilled hands make Tuscan extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) one of the most popular food product in and outside of Italy. I have some experience with the production of ...

San Gimignano is a small medieval village within the Province of Siena which offers a rich past and fascinating architecture. The village of San Gimignano is located about halfway between Florence and ...

The Santa Maria della Scala Museum complex is highly recommended for all ages and interests; the vast collection within covers a wide range of periods, functions and architectural intrigues. The ...

Siena is one of the most popular and visited places in Tuscany, a place extremely rich in history and art and with strong local traditions tied to its 17 districts (called “contrade”) and to the ...

Tuscany has a lot of hot water springs, known and used for curative purposes since Etruscan and Roman times. They remain hugely popular today, with the outdoor Saturnia hot springs being the most ...

Of course the beaches are a big attraction at Monterosso, however there are many opportunities to see new and old monuments that testify to its long and rich history. Down by the beach, in the city ...