Carrara marble, also known as “Marmo di Carrara” in Italian, is highly esteemed and globally recognized. It is sourced from quarries nestled in the Apuan Alps, situated in the northwestern region of Tuscany, specifically in the provinces of Massa-Carrara and Lucca. With a rich history spanning thousands ofRead More
Montalcino is a town famous throughout the world for its Brunello wine. This medieval town is located in the hills of the “Val d’Orcia”, south of Siena, and is characterized by a beautiful city wall. In addition to the importance of its wine, this village offers a realRead More
If you are a lover of medieval history, Tuscany is the place for you, and the town of Monteriggioni is especially so. A town of about 10,000 inhabitants in the province of Siena that is home to one of the most beautiful and best-preserved medieval castles in theRead More
Are you looking for beaches in Tuscany? This Italian region is so well known to the world for its natural beauty, history, culture, and all the interest it arouses in people that we often forget that it is also a land bathed by the sea, which numbers soRead More
Saturnia Hot Springs are a favorite destination for tourists to visit in Tuscany. They are located in Manciano, in the province of Grosseto: it is a thermal spring named as a closed homonymous town about 15 kilometers north of the center of Manciano. A place of relaxation andRead More
Siena Cathedral is undoubtedly one of the top attractions to visit when you’re in Tuscan city. Constructed in the Italian Romanesque-Gothic style, it stands out as one of the most notable examples of this style of architecture in Italy. Although the building was never completed due to theRead More
In the heart of Tuscany, there’s a part of Etruria that lives on. Arezzo, a city with a rich Etruscan heritage, has inherited its passion and skill for working with gold, earning it the nickname “City of Gold“. This has led to a thriving antiques industry as well.Read More
Dry stone walls are a common feature throughout Europe, particularly in Tuscany, where they can be found in various locations ranging from Chianti to Valdarno. In Valdarno, these walls were constructed to cultivate arable land and have since been recognized and protected by UNESCO. These walls are collectivelyRead More
Siena is undoubtedly one of the best cities to live in Italy, and if you’re visiting Tuscany, there’s one place you simply cannot miss: Piazza del Campo. It has a rich history, particularly known for the thrilling horse race known as the “Palio di Siena,” which takes placeRead More
Have you heard of the Madonna di Vitaleta story? The road between San Quirico d’Orcia and Pienza is incredibly scenic with stunning viewpoints. The highlight is this charming chapel, located on a hill ridge and surrounded by beautiful cypress trees According to the legend, during the Renaissance, theRead More