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VISITITALY WHAT TO SEE TUSCANY

Things to do in Tuscany Italy – what to see, best cities, attractions and activities.

Welcome to Tuscany in Italy, one of the most popular vacation destination in the world. If you’are planning to visit Italy for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed. Find out what to see in the main cities of art such as Florence, the capital of Tuscany, a city rich in history where the Renaissance was born in the second half of the fourteenth century, Siena home to the longest-running bank in the world Monte Paschi di Siena the historic center has been recognized Unesco heritage, Pisa, an ancient maritime city famous for the Piazza dei Miracoli and the famous leaning tower. The natural areas of Elba Island, Chianti and Maremma. Whether you travel by motorbike or camper, or you decide to visit Tuscany in summer or winter, on a rainy or sunny day, whether you have two or three days available, Visititaly always offers you the right tips for planning a trip. Travelers will appreciate this italian region with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Tuscany and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

Art and Culture Holidays in Tuscany

Tuscany is known the world over as a wonderful, relaxing place to spend a holiday, and if you're an art lover then it's verging on a paradise.

The capital Florence is packed full of Renaissance architecture and world-class art museums, and is also a beautiful and friendly city spend a break in.
Top of the list of places to visit for holidaying art lovers is probably the Uffizi Museum, featuring hundreds of priceless works by artists including Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raffaello amongst many others. Also on the must-see list is is the Accademica Gallery, home of probably the world's most famous sculpture: Michaelangelo's David. This iconic figure is recognised from pictures everywhere, and is even more impressive seen close up, standing an imposing 4m tall.

The nearby city of Pisa is of course famous for its leaning tower, well worth a visit despite the crowds, but Pisa also has many other quieter places of interest to the art lover. The Lungarno Simonelli Museum has a large collection of Roman treasures, including riverboats, while the Museo Nazionale di San Matteo is home to an impressive array of paintings and sculptures representing Tuscany through the centuries.

For opera lovers, the month-long Puccini Festival is held every August at an outdoor venue in Torre del Lago, near Lucca. Some of the most accomplished names in modern opera have performed here, and the even is attended by thousands of people from all over the world. For fans of more modern music, the Lucca Summer Festival takes place every July and has featured contemporary artists as diverse as Elton John and Arcade Fire.

written by Emilio Aronica - Last update: 15/09/2022

Pisa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo della Sapienza

The palace has Renaissance origins, but it was deeply restored during the '900. The beginning of construction dates back to the last years of the '400 and was completed towards the Metta of the '500. There are a lot of criticism regarding the construction of the building, the windows on the first floor are insufficient and poorly positioned with the consequence of low light in the rooms. The two magne classrooms also suffered a lot of criticism for their structure. Currently the building is the seat of the Faculty of Law of the University of Pisa.

Siena - Hermitages

Eremo di Lecceto

The Hermitage of Lecceto dates back to 1223, although over the centuries it has undergone many reconstructions, it has remained almost intact. It was known as early as the fifteenth century as a mystical center of the activity of Saint Catherine of Siena, later becoming the home of the English theologian William Flete. The interior was renovated and has Baroque tastes, still preserving the fourteenth-century frescoes. In 1502 Cardinal Egidio da Viterbo was fascinated by the history of the building so much as to compose a written work.

Siena - Streets and Squares

Piazza San Francesco

Piazza San Francesco is located between the bump of Castellaccia and the Borgo d'Ovile in Siena. It was initially located outside the urban walls, but after the Franciscans settled in the thirteenth century there was an expansion of the spaces. It was accessed through the Arch of San Francesco decorated with fourteenth-century statuettes. Currently in the square we also find other structures such as that of the oratory of San Bernardino and that of Saints Ludovico and Gherardo.

Siena - Streets and Squares

Piazza Salimbeni

Piazza Salimbeni is one of the most fascinating and well-known squares in the city of Siena. At the center of the square stands the statue of Sallustio Bandini, executed by Tito Sarrocchi, in 1882. Bandini was part of the advocates of economic freedom and in fact in this square are also located three other palaces, the fourteenth-century Palazzo Salimbeni where the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena is located, Palazzo Spannocchi and Palazzo Cantucci built in 1548.

San Gimignano - Museums

Palazzo Comunale - Pinacoteca - Torre Grossa

It was built in the 13th century and became the head office of the comune. It is believed to have been designed by sculptor Arnolfo di Cambio. Sala di Dante where the general council met is one of the famous rooms of Palazzo. It is well decorated with tournaments, allegorical figures and beautiful hunting scenes. Lippo Memmi produced great Virgin and child painting that has made Palazzo del Podesta famous. Sala delle Adunanze Segrete is where the citizen government met. It is from this room that the fascinating climb to Torre Grossa begins.

Pistoia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo del Tau

The Palazzo del Tau is an ancient monastery of the Hospitaliero di Sant'Antonio Abate. Today home to the Marino Marini Museum, inside it we can find sculptures, paintings, lithographs and etchings by the artist known for his sense of movement and drama. The building is also home to an active multipurpose space, in the lobby of the museum there are, in fact, numerous concerts, theatrical performances, conferences, poetry readings or book presentations, enriching the artistic and cultural repertoire of the city.

Pistoia - Lighthouses and observation points

Osservatorio

The Pistoia Observatory was created in 1999 by the idea of the three founding partners: Marco Mancini, Tiziano Capecchi and Marco Burali. The birth of this observatory is due to a random meeting of the three founders during a public evening organized by an association. The name ``MTM Observatory`` contains the initials of the founders' baptism names and was created by the passion of being able to explore the sky and subsequently an excellent shooting position for all astronomy enthusiasts.

Montecatini Terme e Tettuccio - Monuments

Sculture d'Acqua

The water vital element of Montecatini Terme is celebrated by numerous fountains not only inside the thermal baths, but also along the arteries and in the main squares. The tourist is welcomed from the entrance of the town with the Fontana Mazzoni, in the square of the Railway Station. Then continue with the Guidotti Fountain in Piazza del Popolo and with that of Shingu. The route ends with the Pol Bury Fountain located at the top of the thermal parks.

Abetone - Museums

Museo della Gente dell'Appennino Pistoiese

The Museum of People of the Pistoia Apennines was created to keep alive and above all transmit the culture of the people of this part of the Apennines. Materials began to be collected during the 1970s and this meant that we can observe a considerable amount of objects today. This structure allows you to maintain a close relationship with the people of the country. Among the various sections, the Toy Laboratory and the Didactic Section of Wool stand out.

Pisa - Museums

Gipsoteca del Dipartimento di Scienze Archeologiche

The Gipsoteca of the Department of Archaeological Sciences was established during the nineteenth century at the headquarters of the University of Pisa. It houses a collection of chalks wanted by Gherardo Gherardini, which was later increased by Lucio Mariani and Silvio Ferri. The installation was transferred to the church of San Paolo all'Orto proposing finds ranging from the Greek archaic age to specimens of the Hellenistic and Roman ages.

Pisa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Roncioni

In this historic building they lived important figures, including Vittorio Alfieri, Madame de Stael and Ugo Foscolo who fell in love with the beautiful Isabella Roncioni here, but also suffered his disappointment of love that I inspire him to write the book 'Last Letters by Iacopo Ortis'. In the main floor we can observe the frescoes by the painter Tempesti and a marble fireplace by the sculptor Baratta. This building is the only one on the Lungarno that preserves the airport on the river.

Pisa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo dell'arcivescovado

The palace dates back to the '400 and stands on the remains of an even older building, dating back to at least the twelfth century. It is located in Piazza dell'Archbiscovado and, certainly, it is one of the most impressive palaces in Pisa. The style is typically Florentine, and has a simple façade decorated with exposed stone profiles on the edges and windows. In the inner courtyard you can see the busts of some Archbishops of Pisa and, at its center, a statue of the 18th century depicting Moses.

Pisa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Toscanelli

Palazzo Toscanelli has sixteenth-century origins with an elegant white façade and a marble rusticated portal. It was commissioned by the Lanfranchi family in the '500, on a project by Michelangelo, even if the documents that testify to it have not yet been found. The present appearance is given to her by the renovation of the '800. In 1821 the palace hosted the famous English poet George Byron. It is currently the headquarters of the State Archives.

Pisa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Gambacorti

The building was built during the last years of the '300 and is one of the most famous palaces on the Lungarno. The engineer T. Pisano was commissioned to build this building on behalf of the homonymous family. The main facade is made in Gothic style with delicate mullioned windows while the back facade is typical seventeenth-century with very tall windows and a beautiful portal equipped with the Medici coat of arms. Inside you can see frescoes depicting the maritime victories of Pisa.

Pisa - Monuments

Arsenale Mediceo Lungarno Ranieri Simonelli

It was built at the behest of Cosimo I de' Medici, who wanted to build an arsenal for the ships of the powerful Tuscan fleet. It was composed of eight naves on average 60 meters long, 8 meters high and about 10 meters wide. Today in the restored area there are some exhibitions that present a part of important archaeological findings. These are shipwrecks and furnishings of the ancient Etruscan and Roman port area located in the area of the current railway station of Pisa - San Rossore.

Aulla - Historic Centres

Borgo di Caprigliola

It is thought that the origins of the Borgo di Caprigliola date back to the twelfth century. The summer residence of the Bishops was located inside this village, and also a church of the eighteenth century was part of it. The episcopal residence is located in the upper part of the hill. In the 16th century, the Florentines built fortified walls. The Village of Caprigliola is recognized for its rich artistic heritage, characteristic are the coats of arms and portals

Aulla - Castles, palaces and mansions

Fortezza della Brunella

The fortress consists of beautiful military architecture, and is surrounded by a wonderful park, and a long botanical path. In the central building of the fortress, since 1997, a museum has been inaugurated, consisting of four rooms, offering a complete and innovative description of the Lunigian landscape, focusing the attention of the visitor on the relationship between the human activities of agro-forest-pastoral civilization and natural resources.

Borgo a Mozzano - Bridges

Ponte del Diavolo

The Devil's Bridge or Ponte della Maddalena is located from the 14th century on the Serchio River. It is said 'Devil's Bridge' thanks to the legend that saw its builder come to terms with the devil. These agreements provided that the bridge could be completed in one night, as long as the builder brought him in return the first soul that crossed it. I ran to report this pact to the parish priest of the country, the builder devised a ploy that saw a dog show up first, who was thrown into the waters of the river by the Devil. The story is still handed down that the dog is seen passing on the bridge in October evenings.

Lucca - Walls, towers and gates

Acquedotto Storico Lorenzo Nottolini

The Aqueduct, by Lorenzo Nottolini, dates back to the first part of the nineteenth century, commissioned by the Duchess of Lucca. Its length extends over almost 3.2 km, characterized by over 400 arches. It had a very important function for the area at the time, but after a few years it lost six of its pillars due to the construction of the A11 motorway. Today, the aqueduct has only a monumental function, and it is freely open to visitors.

Lucca - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Brancoli Busdraghi

The construction of Palazzo Brancoli dates back to the 17th century and inside there is a huge private garden. In the old documents of the city, the garden appeared for the first time in 1843, having, in fact, a very special structure. Nowadays it has an irregular shape with access to the north side and numerous flowering species as well as a small rose garden. Currently, it is the headquarters of a hotel, available to all interested parties.

Lucca - Walls, towers and gates

Baluardo Santa Croce

The bulwark of Santa Croce is the last to be built in the city of Lucca and dates back to 1547. Its structure is such as to facilitate movement within it and make it more effective. Over the years, the bulwark has changed its function. In fact, the Camillo Aita outdoor school has been located on the internal platform since the early twentieth century, whose pavilion classrooms are also distributed along the adjacent embankment towards S. Giustina.

Populonia - Archaeological Sites

Populonia - Necropoli etrusca S.Cerbone (VII sec.aC)

Populonia is famous not only for the Fortress but also because it is the Etruscan Pupluna, one of the oldest human settlements in the whole of Tuscany. The finds found testify that the area was inhabited at least since the Neolithic period. The ancient town of Populonia and located on one of the headlands that form the Gulf of Baratti is guards the most important fortification of Tuscany, erected in the fifteenth century.

Populonia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Populonia

Populonia is famous not only for the Fortress, but also for the Etruscan Pupluna, one of the oldest human settlements in the whole of Tuscany. The finds found testify that the area was inhabited at least since the Neolithic period. The fortress had the function of defending the village from threats coming both from the sea and from the inside. The Fortress of Populonia is considered an important point in the fortified architecture in the passage from the castle to the fortress is decisive for the development of the round towers of the sixteenth century fortresses.

Capraia Isola - Castles, palaces and mansions

Forte San Giorgio

Fort San Giorgio dates back to 1540 and was built on the basis of a previous 12th century Pisan fort destroyed by the corsair Dragut. It is located in the high ground and near the port of the Island of Capraia. Until the early eighteenth century, the structure hosted the entire population of the island. During the nineteenth century, some buildings of the East Wing of the fort were destroyed, causing victims among the inhabitants and causing the destruction of the Women's Quarter.

Marciana Marina - Natural Areas

Scoglio Fino

At Scoglio Fino's you can choose for two types of immersion. The first is perfect for beginners who will drop along the submerged part of the cliff meeting many fishes including flocks of congers, Morays and octopuses. The second immersion is recommended to experts who will come down to a depth of 40 meters, where they can run into several big Scorpion fish and lobster and,with a little luck, they can even meet the Sea Eagle.http://www.visititaly.it/info/991843-scoglio-fino-marciana-marina.aspx

Rosignano Marittimo - Museums

Museo di Scienze Naturali

The Museum of Natural Sciences was opened to the public in 1966, thanks to the collections collected by the children housed by the mountain colony of Gavinana. The Museum is managed by the Association “Friends of Nature of Rosignano” established in 1992, which aims to know the territory and the dissemination of information on scientific culture. Outside the structure there is a botanical garden with plants typical of the Mediterranean scrub.

Populonia - Archaeological Sites

Parco archeologico di Baratti e Populonia

The Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia is located in the township of Piombino and covers about 80 hectares. It is part of The Parks of Val di Cornia and was opened in 1998 for visitors to allow them to view some of the archaeological sites. The park includes several areas from the ancient Etruscan city of Populonia, the necropolis of San Cerbone, Casone and the grotto, and the cave of calcarenite. Inside the park is an experimental archeological laboratory.

Castiglione della Pescaia - Museums

Museo Archeologico

The Archaeological Museum is also known as the Museum of Isidoro Falchi, a doctor who carried out excavations at the end of the nineteenth century, discovering ruins of the Etruscan housing centers and the necropolis of the city of” Vetluna”. The objects, which belong to the State, are shown in the windows in a chronological and topographic order. The peculiarity of the Archaeological Museum is that it is also accessible to a blind public.

Manciano - Parks and nature reserves

Riserva Regionale Bosco Rocconi

The Bosco di Rocconi Nature Reserve extends for 371 hectares on the valley of the village of Roccalbegna. The area is characterized by Mediterranean forests, with very ancient trees, and some areas still unexplored interrupted by canyons and small waterfalls. The Reserve is crossed by two streams of water: the Rigo stream and the Albegna river. It is a destination for many predatory birds, including rare species such as the lanar hawk.

Florence - Museums

Galleria Rainaldo Carnielo

The gallery is located in a building that was the house-studio of the sculptor Rinaldo Carnielo and best testifies to the work of the master. The building was built during which Florence was the capital of Italy. The works are characterized by the diversity of artistic currents of the second nineteenth century. The numerous bas-reliefs are a sign of the purity of Renaissance forms, thus explaining the influence that the artist had from the Florentine art of the '400.

Florence - Museums

Casa Museo "R. Siviero"

The building, previously, was the residence of the intellectual Radolfo Siviero. Inside we can admire the sculptures and landscape paintings of the '400 by Flemish Jan Frans Van Bloemen. Passionate about the collections, Siviero, has collected over the years many works of ancient art including: Etruscan finds, Roman statues, gold background paintings from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, terracotta, bronzes, furniture etc. Given the importance of the works within it, the Tuscany Region entrusted the museum to the Association of Friends of the Florentine Museums.

Campi Bisenzio - Churches and places of worship

Pieve di Santo Stefano

The Pieve di Santo Stefano has ancient origins dating back to 930, but some historians also date it back to 420. The church retains little of what was its original structure, also because of the various restorations concluded during the centuries. In spite of this, the Parish Church still retains several artistic works, such as “The Annunciation” by Paolo Schiavo and “Madonna with Child and Saints “by Francesco Botticini.

Poppi - Museums

Museo Forestale "Carlo Siemoni"

The “C. Siemoni” Forest Museum was founded in 1982 and only in 1992 it was moved to its current headquarters. It was born in honor of Carl Siemoni, one of the greatest administrators of the forests of Casentino. The museum is one of the most important at national level since it is possible to see sections of logs, wood affected by insects, framed specimens and many wood samples of forest species. However, there are also rocks and plastics here.

Montevarchi - Museums

Museo Paleontologico dell'Accademia Valdarnese del Poggio

The Paleontological Museum is part of the Valdarnese Academy of Poggio. The original collection was established in 1809, thanks to the donation of the first collection, by the Monaco of Vallombrosa, Luigi Molinari. The materials are set up in the nineteenth century, with forty windows exhibited in three galleries. The Museum houses 1600 exhibits. Among them we find vegetable fossils and an interesting collection of animal fossils, between the age of the Upper Pliocene and the Lower Pleistocene.

Poppi - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello dei Conti Guidi

The Castle of the Counts Guidi in Poppi was built between the 9th and 10th century and was the seat of the feudal family of the Counts Guidi who lived in the manor for almost four hundred years. The current architecture dates back to 1274, when Count Simone di Battifolle had come to power. The main access to the castle, after the last restoration of 1470, was through the Lion Gate. The history of the castle is embellished by the stay that Dante Alighieri made between 1307 and 1311 in the wonderful rooms of this fortress in central Italy, here Dante composed the XXXIII song of Inferno.

Anghiari - Walls, towers and gates

Mura del Borgo

The current walls of Anghiari were built at the end of the twelfth century, along with the two other gates of the city. This is the defensive structure of the castrum, which occurred after the destruction of the previous ones by the Arezzo and Florentines. Over the years, the walls underwent several changes to reinforce them, up to their present appearance. Currently, the entire city walls are in a good state of preservation and has remained intact since the twelfth century.

Arezzo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo della Fraternita dei Laici

The Fraternity of Santa Maria dei Laity is a building where a charity association founded in 1262 by a group of Arezzo directed by the friars of the Dominican Order, still active today for the activity welfare of the population. The construction of the structure began at the end of the 14th century, but the works ended only in the 16th century. In 1552 Felice da Fossato realized the famous work of the Clock, which indicates the hours, days, moon phases and the motion of the sun.

Florence - Astronomical Observing Sites

Osservatorio Astronomico di Arcetri

The Astronomical Observatory is located on the hill of Arcetri. It was founded by Giovan Battista Donati and Wilhelm Tempel. He is one of the twelve astronomical observers in Italy, one of the symbols of Italian astronomical scientific research. Currently, about a hundred people work there, including astronomers, technical and administrative staff and students from all over the world, and it is owned by the National Institute of Astrophysics (INAF). At the heart of the observatory is an optical telescope called Telescope Amici, which was inaugurated in 1872.

Florence - Museums

Museo della Casa Fiorentina Antica

Museo dell'Antica Casa Fiorentina is located in Palazzo Davanzati and was inaugurated in 1956 by the great antiquarian Elia Volpi, who bought the palace in 1904. The museum was inaugurated under its current name, as it reflects the appearance of an ancient Florentine house with furnishings from the fourteenth to the nineteenth century. Inside the museum we can find a diversity of collections, from the collection of archaic ceramics and hand warmers of the 18th century in the shape of a shoe, to sculptures, paintings, furniture, lace, etc.

Florence - Bridges

Ponte Santa Trinità

The bridge was built in 1252 between Ponte Vecchio and Ponte alla Carraia and connects Piazza Santa Trinità and Piazza de' Frescobaldi. This bridge is described as one of the most beautiful bridges in Italy and among the most elegant in Europe. Elegance due to a curved line for the arches that anticipates the fashion of the Baroque and also to the four statues that decorate the corners and symbolize the four seasons. Over the years it has been destroyed several times and was then restructured, respecting the original project by Bartolomeo Ammannati.

Florence - Walls, towers and gates

Torre dei Marsili

The Tower in question is a structure of the medieval type. It is thought that the construction of the tower dates back to the 12th century when it was outside the walls. It takes its name from the homonymous and oldest family in the city. In the nineteenth century, the tower was embellished with terracotta. The fortification has a rectangular shape and is divided into five floors. The large room, which is located on the top floor and from which you can enjoy the beautiful panoramic views, is the most recent part of the tower.

Florence - Churches and places of worship

Basilica della Santissima Annunziata

Santissima Annunziata, Florence is translated in English as the Basilica of the Most Holy Annunciation. It is found in North Eastern part of Piazza, Florence. It was built in 1250 by the original members of the organization known as the service order. It is here that an Annunciation painting which is believed to have been finished by an Angel when a monk who could not finish due to his perceived inadequacy it was asleep.

Lucca - Parks and nature reserves

Orto Botanico

The Lucca botanical garden was created in 1820 by Maria Luisa of Bourbon with the aim of experimenting with the rooting of new botanical species. The Municipal Botanical Garden of Lucca is a scientific institution. Little by little it began to expand, to arrive at its present appearance: the 'residence' of a wide range of floral organisms. It was managed by the best professors. The Botanical Garden has an area of about 2 hectares and is home to hundreds of plant species. It became the property of the municipality of Lucca in 1901.

Viareggio - Museums

Pinacoteca Lorenzo Viani

The Lorenzo Viani Art Gallery is located inside Villa Paolina on the ground floor. The Villa Paolina was named so in honor of Paolina Borghese Bonaparte. It was built in 1822. It is one of the most important in the area and currently houses a large collection of works, about 64 pieces on display, related to contemporary figurative art, paintings and sculptures. The Art Gallery is located in four rooms. All the furniture in the room is very nice with furniture from the period. Admission to the art gallery is free of charge for all interested parties.

Grosseto - Museums

Museo di Storia Naturale della Maremma

The Museum is located in the historic center of Grosseto in Piazza della Palma. The construction was initially a civil home, later it was transformed into a secular school, which carried the name “Vittorio Emanuele”. The Museum was inaugurated in 1879, and consists of 3 floors among which only 2 are exhibitions. The exhibitions are divided into two sections: that of Earth Sciences and that of Life Sciences. The first focuses on the geological evolution of Grosseto and the second shows samples.

Florence - Museums

Palazzo Pitti: Galleria d'Arte Moderna

The Gallery of Modern Art is located on the second floor of the Pitti Palace. Inside the gallery there are works of art in neoclassical style that reflect Italian art from the '700 to the early 1900s to the years of the First World War. Among the works we can admire the painting of the Saxon Oath, the entrance of Charles VIII and the sculptures of Calliope, Psyche and the famous Abel. The collection was chosen by the best works from the competitions of the Academy of Arts and Drawing.

Arezzo - Museums

La casa Museo di Ivan Bruschi

In the House Museum of Ivan Bruschi it is offered the opportunity to observe an extraordinary collection of archaeological finds, medieval and modern sculptures and ceramics, jewels, coins, pictorial works, porcelain, furniture, glass, textiles and costumes, weapons and books. It was in fact Ivan Bruschi, a passionate collector and traveler, who launched the idea of the Antiques Fair, which since 1968 has been a moment and a place that makes the city a point of reference in the world of antiques.

Pietrasanta - Museums

Palazzo Moroni

Located on the main square of the historic center, in the immediate vicinity of the Duomo, Palazzo Moroni, with its characteristic double external staircase and the austerity of classical decorations, is one of the buildings historically more relevant than the city that comes from the union of two pre-existing buildings and which is used for public functions. Today the building is home to the Municipal Historical Archive and the Versiliese Archaeological Museum “Bruno Antonucci”.

Asciano - Museums

Museo Archeologico e d'Arte Sacra

The Museum of Sacred and Archaeological Art contains one of the most important collections of the Musei Senesi foundation, the network created to unite the 25 museums of the Province of Siena. The museum of sacred art displays tables, wooden sculptures, canvases and sacred furnishings coming from the religious buildings of Asciano and its territory with some fundamental works for the history of medieval Sienese art, like the Nativity of the Virgin of the Master of Observance and the St. Michael the Archangel by Ambrogio Lorenzetti.

Florence - Museums

Galleria dello Spedale degli Innocenti

The Galleria dello Spedale degli Innocenti was designed in the early fifteenth century by Filippo Brunelleschi. The building is located in one of the most important architectural areas of Florence, in the upper loggia of the cloister, the children's living room. In the gallery we can admire works and objects such as paintings on the table, frescoes, furniture, furnishings and a series of illuminated codes from the 14th and 15th centuries. The hospital itself was designed to welcome the abandoned children.

Rosignano Marittimo - Museums

Museo Civico Archeologico

The Civic Archaeological Museum was established in 1955 at the behest of the Archaeological Group of Rosignano Marittimo, with the aim of welcoming some tombs of the Hellenistic age found in Castiglioncello. The same group, during the second half of the twentieth century, enriched the Museum with a large collection of materials found from excavations carried out in the Port of San Gaetano di Vada. Since 1996, the Museum has been headquartered in Palazzo Bombardieri.

Lucca - Museums

Casa Museo 'Giacomo Puccini'

The birthplace where Giacomo Puccini was born on 22 December 1858 and in which the composer lived all the years of his childhood was transformed into a museum in 1979, was reopened to the public on 13th September 2011, after major restoration work. The museum houses original furnishings, precious objects, including the Steinway & Sons piano on which Turandot composed, autograph scores of youth compositions, many letters, paintings, photographs, sketches, memorabilia and precious documents that testify to the composer's work.

Empoli - Museums

Galleria d'Arte Moderna e della Resistenza

The Gallery of Modern Art and Resistance was established in 1974 by the Municipal Council of Empoli. From the beginning it had the function of stimulating the interest of young people and citizens in relation to the Resistance and Modern Art. It is structured in three different rooms that welcome works by Sineo Geminiani, Virgilio Carmignani and works related to the Resistance. There are many paintings by Empolese artists who with their works represent the local history and culture of Empoli.

Casole d'Elsa - Museums

Museo Archeologico e della Collegiata

The collection exposes to the public both objects of the artistic heritage and the archaeological finds. The exhibition ends with a visit to the Collegiate Church, where they are kept: the masterpiece of the sculptor Marco Romano, the funeral monument to Bishop Tommaso Andrei of Gano di Fazio, the three paintings by Rutilio Manetti and the Majesty. The Archaeological Museum was founded in 1996, and is set up in three rooms, in which the history of the territory in the Etruscan age is represented.

Casola in Lunigiana - Museums

Museo del Territorio dell' Alta Valle dell' Aulella

The Museum of the Territory of the Upper Valle dell'Aulella welcomes various testimonies of the cultural identity of the citizens of the village of Casola. The Museum exhibits finds dating back to the Middle Paleolithic and the Metals Age found at the sites of the Fox Lair, Tecchia di Equi and Grotta delle Ferns. A large room is dedicated to local sacred art with goblets, lanternines and sacred vestments made in the territory.

Pisa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo da Scorno

The building is located in the center of Pisa and has medieval origins. According to reports and documents found, the building dates back to the twelfth century, however, only in the 17th century, it was transformed into a building. On the facade we can observe two large arches of Verrucana stone. During the reconstruction of the 1960s, the two mullioned windows were rebuilt on the ground floor, while the central column on the first floor was replaced by another with a particular and characteristic marble capital.

Lucca - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Bernardini

Palazzo Bernardini is located in the homonymous square and was designed by Nicolao Civitali in the 16th century. The building is linked to Florentine architectural schemes. A curiosity: one of the stones in the window that is on the right of the door is curiously arched. According to a singular popular legend, this 'Devil's Stone' would refuse to adhere to the façade to remember the destruction of a sacred image that arose in that place before the rise of the palace.

Campi Bisenzio - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Montalvo

Villa Montalvo was built around the 14th century and takes its name from the Ramirez de Montalvo family who lived there for about three centuries. The building had several passages of ownership starting from the Tornaquinci family and then continuing with the family of Sodo and Spinelli. The structure consists of two quadrangular buildings surrounded by historic gardens that are located in the Park that takes the name of the same villa. Since 1984, the ancient residence has switched to the management of the Municipality of Campi Bisenzio.

Sorano - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Montorio

The Castle of Montorio was built in the Middle Ages and was the property of the noble Aldobrandeschi family. During the thirteenth century the structure was sold to the Ottieri and in the fifteenth century it passed into management to the Republic of Siena. The complex is articulated by walls covered in tuff basins and there is also a circular tower located in the southeastern part of the walls. In the post-seventeenth century, the Castle was transformed into a fortified farm.

Scansano - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Montorgiali

The Castle of Montorgiali was built during the twelfth century at the behest of the family of the homonymous accounts, vassals of the Aldobrandeschi family. The complex has historical references dating back to 1188 from a bubble of Pope Clement III directed to the Bishop of Grosseto. The Montorgiali family sold the Castle to the Republic of Siena in 1378 after having sided against the branch of Santa Fiora. The structure of the Castle consists of several buildings leaning among themselves.

Aulla - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Bibola Diroccato

The Castle of Bibola is the result of several buildings, identifiable in four distinct phases: the first phase, constructive, dates back to the 13th-13th century. The general structure of the castle can be traced back to the second construction phase dating back to the fourteenth century. The third phase dates back to the building of the tower in the southeast corner, with a diameter of about 6 meters. Some well-preserved architectural elements, dating back to the fourth construction phase, can be seen on the southeast front of the curtain wall, where an opening opens dominated by a six termination - eighteenth-century.

Cavriglia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Montedomenichi ruderi

The Montedomenichi Castle was built on an existing structure that dates back to Roman times. It is assumed to have taken its name from the Domeniche family. We don't know when it was built, but already in the fourteenth century it resulted in written documents. It was several times the scene of wars and clashes, so much so that in 1483 it was destroyed by the Florentines. Today, only small parts of its massive structure are present.

Impruneta - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Montauto

The Castle of Montauto was built in 980 AD with mainly defensive purposes of the locality on which it stood. Located on top of a conical hill and surrounded by a large park of cypress trees, during the 13th and 14th centuries it was home to the clashes and struggles between Guelphs and Ghibellines. Towards 1550, the Castle was transformed and expanded by the architect Domenico di Baccio d'Agnolo. There are therefore ornaments and frescoes of great elegance and preciousness that give the building splendor and shine.

Montale - Castles, palaces and mansions

La Smilea

Historical news of the Smilea Castle began in 1427, when it was owned by the noble Panciatichi family. The castle was located in a strategic position along the route of the Via Cassia Clodia. In 1611 the property passed to the Florentine nobleman, Francesco di Piero Covoni, who transformed the building into a stately villa. From the early 1990s the structure passed to several owners until in 2003 it passed under the ownership of the Municipality of Montale.

Grosseto - Castles, palaces and mansions

Forte di San Rocco

This building is a coastal fortification near the marina. In the second half of the 18th century the Lorraine ordered the construction of this complex in the place where a pre-existing building with military functions stood. Originally, the structure served as a checkpoint for the coast and also as a logistics base. The entire fortification is clad in bricks and is protected by a series of wall curtains, while inside it there is a courtyard.

Montalcino - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Poggio alle Mura

The Poggio alle Mura Castle was built in 1438 on a hill located between the river Orcia and Ombrone. Its ideal location has placed the fortress at the center of disputes between the Republic of Siena, the Aldobrandeschi and Florence. The ownership of the Castle has passed into management to several families including that of the Ptolemies and the Placid. The structure of the building has a square plan consisting of several buildings closed by a curtain wall. The property is currently owned by Banfi Spa, which has brought changes by adapting the fortress to a wine tourism center.

Siena - Hermitages

Eremo di San Leonardo al Lago

The Hermitage of San Leonardo al Lago has an ancient history and is linked to the presence of a hermit community that settled on the slopes of the hill, not very far from Siena, in 1112. The Romanesque church dates back to 1239 and was erected above the pre-existing oratory. In 1250 the convent was joined to the nearest one of San Salvatore di Lecceto, thus constituting the Leccetan congregation of the Hermits. Towards the 17th century, the church renewed the interior with Baroque altars and pictorial furnishings, while still preserving the frescoes of great cultural and spiritual value.

Prato - Monuments

Galleria degli Alberti

The Alberti Gallery is welcomed in the homonymous Palace. The building, built in the thirteenth century, is located in the center of the city and has undergone several times renovations. The gallery, which is located on the first floor of the building, is rich in Baroque works, paintings and sculptures, dating back to the Six — Eighteenth Century. The main attractions of the Gallery are the paintings by the prestigious Caravaggio, Lippi and Giovanni Bellini.

Reggello - Natural Areas

Foresta di Sant'Antonio

Within the Chain of Pratomagno, the Forest of St. Anthony, covers approximately 900 hectares at altitudes between 600 and 1490 m. s.l.m. The forest looks like a natural area characterized by the presence of deciduous forests and grasslands. From the point of view of wildlife is indicated the presence of the wolf. The area offers expansive views of the Arno and the Chianti hills. In the area there are two shelters equipped with a fireplace, water and tables and various trails.

Bagnone - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Bagnone

The castle of Bagnone is located in the Province of Massa and Carrara. The most important part of the castle is the cylinder shaped tower. This part of the castle has survived to the present day. Instead, there is a medieval structural part of the original village that is in perfect condition. Inside the castle we also find the Church of St. Nicholas. The current owner of the property is a private individual. The castle is not accessible to visitors.

Filattiera - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Malaspina di Filattiera

The castle of Filattiera is a fortress built entirely of stone, of Byzantine origin and extends on both sides of the main square of the city. The fortified structure is a building dating back to the 13th century and has been subject to various renovations. Strong of the feudal Malaspina, it has, inside, three large salons. Today there is very little left and it is a private property. Access and visits to the property are only allowed by appointment.

Scansano - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Montepò

Historical news of the Castle of Montepò dates back to 1188, found in a bubble by Pope Clement III. The building was entirely rebuilt by the Lords of Cotton in the fourteenth century and around 1378 it passed under the control of Siena and the Sergardi family. During the Renaissance era it was transformed into a fortified farm. The structure has a semi-regular quadrilateral shape flanked by four corner towers that originally had a defensive function.

Lucca - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Orsetti

The Orsetti Palace was built by the Diodati family. Today the municipality is located in the palace of Orsetti. Outside the building we observe a beautiful garden, inside which there are trees and in the center a well. The garden is bordered by high walls. On the ground floor you can see some beautiful rooms with wall paintings from the 19th century. On the first floor there are beautiful rooms, among which the most important are that of Mirrors and the Music Room.

Grosseto - Castles, palaces and mansions

Fortezza e Cassero Senese

This building dates back to the '300, and is one of the many forts, which are located along the Walls of Grosseto. Of great interest is the fact that this is the only element of the old medieval walls that was not modified during the reconstruction in the 16th century. The building is an imposing rectangular tower with exteriors covered in travertine. On the external facade you can see the white-black coat of arms of Siena and the typical double arch. Now the Cassero is used for various artistic and photographic exhibitions.

Pisa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo delle Vedove

The palace takes its name from its function at the time, it was used by the widows of the famous Medici family. The origins of the building are much older, in fact, from the reports found, its construction dates back between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries. It has an elongated shape with a rectangular base. Only a few elements of the ancient building are still visible, for example a quadrifora in marble cut in the center and six spans visible on the facade of Via Santa Maria.

Aulla - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Bigliolo ruderi

The castle of Bigliolo was one of the fortifications of the great Episcopal Court of Lunigiana, which suffered from various events related to wars in the thirteenth century such as those between the Bishop and the Malaspina in Val by Aulellà, who passed the castle into the hands of the Marquises of Filattiera. In 1412 the Biglioli Dynasty became extinct and in 1418 Bigliolo passed under the rule of Florence. Bigliolo was attacked in 1523 by Giovanni de' Medici. In 1568, the sons of Lazarus I divided the marquisate into two parts.

Grosseto - Castles, palaces and mansions

Fortezza Medicea

The Medici Fortress is a real fortified citadel, made of bricks that responded to the principles of modern military architecture. The Fortress has a pentagonal shape and in the center the Piazza d'Armi opens, the heart of the Fortress, which has a rectangular shape and is surrounded by remains of the sixteenth-century buildings. High level cultural and museum center, since 2003 it houses the classrooms of the Grosseto University Pole. In summer, theatrical and musical performances are held there.

Grosseto - Castles, palaces and mansions

Forte delle Marze

The fort dates back to the mid-18th century and was once the home of ministers. A work by engineer L. Ximenes, who over the years has no longer been used as a residence and has been used as a military fort. Due to numerous renovations and the backward of the coastline, the building has undergone numerous changes. The original elements that we can still observe today are in the walls covered in stone and in the upper part covered by a four-pitched roof.

Larciano - Castles, palaces and mansions

Rocca o Castello di Larciano

The Castle or Rocca di Lanciano is located on the slopes of Monte Albano. From some written sources, it appears that it had already been built in the tenth century and that it belonged to the family of the Guidi Counts. From its position it dominates from above the whole country. Precisely for this reason it was a fundamental strategic point from the mid-thirteenth century onwards. Fortunately, today it is in excellent condition and is open to the public.

Arezzo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo della Provincia

The construction of the Palazzo della Provincia of the city of Arezzo dates back to 24 February 1913. It was built on a project by engineer Giuseppe Paoli. The inauguration of the building took place on 27 September 1925 with the conclusion of the wall works. Several companies contributed to the realization of the decorative works such as: sandstone works, wrought irons, wood works, living room furnishings and those of stained glass windows.

Giglio Isola - Castles, palaces and mansions

Rocca Aldobrandesca

The Aldobrandesca Fortress of the Island of Giglio dates back to the tenth century in the Borgo di Giglio Castello. In the twelfth century the property passed to the family of the Aldobrandeschi who expanded its structure. Under Pisano rule, the city walls were restructured and during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries restorations were carried out due to the numerous pirate raids of the period. The building was composed of two main buildings that housed the residence of the governors and the podestà.

Pieve Fosciana - Castles, palaces and mansions

Rocca di Sillico

The Rocca di Sillico was built around the fifteenth century, but unfortunately there is no certain date. In fact, analyzing the structure, it was thought to date back to this period. It has thick walls and escarpments, loops, and artillery structures. The construction had the function of defending and protecting against enemy attacks. That's why there is also a square tower inside it. Today, the whole building is in good condition.

Piombino - Castles, palaces and mansions

Casa delle Bifore

The House of Mullioned Window or Casa Minelli, is a small palace in Piombino, located in via Ferruccio next to the Palazzo Comunale. Its name comes from mullioned windows with pointed arches and column on the façade. The building is assumed to date back to 1200. Currently, the building houses the Historical Archive of the city of Piombino. Today, public initiatives are organized to promote their heritage, guided tours and educational activities in collaboration with schools and with other bodies and associations.

Siena - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Pannocchieschi d'Elci

Palazzo Pannocchieschi d'Elci was built around the 16th century by the noble family of the Alessi as their residence in Siena. Later, the house passed to the Counts Pannocchieschi d'Elci, and by the end of the 17th century it was renovated. The exterior of the building has a crowning with battlements while inside there is a large nineteenth-century hall and some works created by Daniele Ricciarelli such as “the Prophet Elijah”.

Lucca - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Bottini

It was built in the middle of the 16th century, in the historic center of Lucca. For a time, it was the property of Napoleon's sister, Elisa Bonaparte. The shape is of a parallelepiped positioned in such a way that you can have a garden full of green spaces. Over time, the garden has also been modified according to the preferences of the time. Today the structure is the place of representation for the Municipality and seat of the Cultural Office for Lucca. It is currently open and is accessible to the public.

Sorano - Castles, palaces and mansions

Rocca degli Ottieri

The Fortress dates back to the fifteenth century and was built by the Ottieri family in the locality of Castell' Ottieri. The structure was built around a 12th century tower built by the Aldobrandeschi. During the eighteenth century the building went under the management of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, a period when the structure underwent a heavy decline. The external parts covered in tuff flaret and three gentle coats of arms located in the wall leaning on the left side of the tower are still visible.

Siena - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Gori Pannilini

Palazzo Gori Pannilini was built around 1501, it originally belonged to the Montanini and later to the Aringhieri. During 1522 it was greatly expanded by Paolo Salvetti. In 1677, it was renewed at the behest of Pope Alexander VII Chigi, who wanted to give it to his granddaughter Olimpia pro cinta to marry Giulio de' Gori. Towards the beginning of the twentieth century, the palace lost its value as a noble residence and became the seat of the Hotel Continental, still preserving numerous picturesque decorations, including those of Giovanni. Battista Marchetti.

Impruneta - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Cafaggio

The Cafaggio Castle was built around 1300 near San Casciano in the Greve valley. The structure was composed of several houses and work rooms, thus constituting an independent village where products of different kinds were cultivated and worked. In fact, the Castle was located in a forest that was distributed for about one hundred hectares and there was not only wood but also flowers, mushrooms and plants. Around 1700 this fortress was the home of the well-known musician Giacomo Puccini.

Siena - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Piccolomini-Clementini

The Piccolomini-Clementini Palace was built in the fourteenth century. In addition to the Gothic style in the structure we can also find works with Renaissance characteristics. In the early 19th century, the structure was renovated in neoclassical style by the architect Agostino Fantastici. Inside it is possible to admire the works of the painter Giovan Battista of Jacomo del Capanna, works by Cesare Maffei and numerous works of art made for the Piccolomini-Clementini family.

Siena - Walls, towers and gates

Fortezza Medicea

The Medici Fortress was built between 1561 and 1563, at the behest of Cosimo I de' Medici on the ground where the Spanish citadel previously stood. The architect Baldassarre Lanci originally gave it an 'L' shape and later turned it into a quadrilateral structure. The brick fort is composed in the corners of cuneiform ramparts on which the Medici travertine coat of arms is affixed. Since 1937 the structure has been transformed into a public garden and today it also hosts several cultural events.

Monte Argentario - Walls, towers and gates

Torre di Cala Piccola

The Tower of Cala Piccola was built during the fifteenth century, at the behest of the Republic of Siena. His main role was to defend the southern coastal stretch. During the sixteenth century it was rebuilt by the Spaniards, always maintaining its defensive purpose. Since 1867, following the Unification of Italy, it was sold to individuals. The structure has a circular plan with an upper part divided into three levels with its terrace for sightings.

Grosseto - Walls, towers and gates

Torre della Trappola

The Torre della Trappola is located to the right of the Ombrone river in the homonymous marsh area in Grosseto. The tower was built in medieval times by Meo Guiducci di Torrenieri, on commission of the Municipality of Siena, with the aim of defending the port, and included not only the current construction, but of the ancient salt pans, a complex of buildings, a curtain wall and the church of Sant'Antonio. The tower has a brick shoe structure in the shape of a truncated pyramid.

Lucca - Walls, towers and gates

Baluardo San Regolo

This bulwark rises in the area, called in ancient “Piaggia Romana”, which was initially destined for the cemetery of the plagued, the sentenced to death and heretics, and subsequently used for the game of football. This structure was raised for defensive reasons. The interior of the bulwark was rebuilt in 1966 and is accessed from the Botanical Garden. Inside the bulwark you can see the rooms for the storage room of weapons and powder boxes.

Reggello - Churches and places of worship

Abbazia di Vallombrosa

Abbazia di Vallombrosa is situated in the beautiful Forest, created and cared for by monks until it was declared in 1973,' Natural Biogenetic Reserve '. The impressive building, which is dominated by the tower and belfry from 1200, looks like a castle. Inside the Abbey there are numerous works of art. Around the Abbey, in the forest, there are chapels and shrines linked to episodes of the life of Gualberto head of the monasticism of Vallombrosa. The paths that lead to these small religious buildings offer visitors many opportunities for meditation.

Portoferraio - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa della Misericordia

Among the oldest buildings to visit in Portoferraio, there is the beautiful Church of Mercy. Founded by Giovanni de 'Medici as far back as 1566, it holds within it an object of high value as the pipe organ dating back to 1792. There are also sacred vessels and furniture belonging to ancient times, in perfect condition, like a bronze mask of Napoleon on his deathbed, and a mold of his hand, both in bronze. In 1852, every May 5 is celebrated a mass in his suffrage

Poppi - Churches and places of worship

Monastero di Camaldoli

The Monastery of Camaldoli represents a complex built during the sixteenth century that rises on the banks of one of the branches of the Archiano River. The works were completed in 1611 and included an ancient hospice or guest house, a church and a monastery. In front of the entrance to the main building is a monumental fountain built by Ambrogio Traversari in reference to the richness and quality of the renowned waters of Camaldoli.

Volterra - Castles, palaces and mansions

Rocca di Berignone o Torraccia

The Fortress of Berignone also known as “La Torraccia” is located in the forest complex of Berignone. After traveling a piece of SS68 it is only reachable on foot. It was used as the residence of the bishops of Volterra. Later it was used as a place of refuge during the war between Guelphs and Ghibellines. Today only part of the tower and fragments of walls remains, while the village disappears inside the surrounding forest.

Castellina in Chianti - Churches and places of worship

Pieve di Sant'Agnese in Chianti

Since 1046, the parish church of Sant'Agnese is located inside a fortified complex, which includes the chapel of the company, the bell tower, the rectory and the cloister. The façade was rebuilt respecting the original profile, while the interior is presented in the form conferred after the last war and consists of three naves divided by five arches resting on pillars. South of the cloister there is a bell tower that in the past was a tower of defense.

Florence - Cemeteries

Cimitero degli Inglesi

The English Cemetery, also known as' Protestant ', was formed in 1827 for non-Catholics and non-Jews, since at the time they could only be buried in Livorno. The original structure was designed by Carlo Reishammer, then it was Giuseppe Poggi who transformed it and gave it its current appearance. Of the different buried personalities we can mention: Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Beatrice Shakespeare, Robert Davidsohn and many other famous names. The cemetery can be freely visited at the set times.

Siena - Churches and places of worship

Ex Monastero di S.Girolamo in Campansi

The Former Monastery of S. Girolamo in Campansi founded its origins in the homonymous convent that was built in 1430, on the houses that were located in Via Campansi in Siena. Sixty-seven Franciscan religious settled in the convent and in 1683 the church was built that always takes the name of Saint Jerome. In the following years, the nuns shared the rooms with the Shelter of Mendicity and in the last period of the nineteenth century two new plans used for the men section were built. It is worth noting inside several frescoes attributed to Sano di Pietro and Girolamo di Benvenuto.

Tuscany: other suggestions for sleeping

Antico Borgo Poggiarello - >Monteriggioni
Antico Borgo Poggiarello
Monteriggioni - Strada Di San Monti 12
e-mail www +39577301003/3351281585/3351281584
"Antico Borgo Poggiarello" is an ancient farmhouse village of the XVII century that rises up in the middle of Sienese Chianti, a large region considered a natural park. It is the ideal place to spend a charming and relaxing holiday, in close contact with nature but also near enchanting towns such as Siena, Florence, Monteriggioni, Volterra, San Gimignano, Montalcino and Pienza. 14 holiday apartments charmingly furnished in the old style of Tuscany, and equipped with all the comforts for a great holiday in Tuscany. In the agriturismo Poggiarello you'll also find a tipycal restaurant, that offers to the guests the best food of traditional tuscan cooking and the best wines of Chianti area.
Hotel A Palazzo Busdraghi, Residenza d'Epoca - >Lucca
Hotel A Palazzo Busdraghi, Residenza d'Epoca
Lucca - Via Fillungo, 170
e-mail www +39583950856
A Palazzo Busdraghi is a small PeriodHotel- Residenza d'Epoca, located in the heart of the city of Lucca, in a historical building of medieval times. The eight rooms are comfortable, cozy and romantic, each with a jacuzzi, minibar and heating / air conditioning autonomous. Tasty breakfast with local and homemade products, and delicious cakes prepared by us! special offers throughout the year, business and single travelers rates!
Agritusimo Badia di Susinana - >Palazzuolo sul Senio
Agritusimo Badia di Susinana
Palazzuolo sul Senio - Via Badia Di Susinana, 36
e-mail www +39558046630
Hotel Villa Ricci - >Chianciano Terme
Hotel Villa Ricci
Chianciano Terme - Via.Le G. Di Vittorio, 51
e-mail www
HOTEL GRIFONE - >Grosseto
HOTEL GRIFONE
Grosseto - Via Del Pesce Persico 2 - Loc. Principina A Mare
e-mail www +3956431197
Hotel Griffone is a modern three-floor building bordering the wonderful National Park of Maremma, with 38 cosy and modern rooms equipped with air conditioning, tv, minibar, balcony with sea or pinewood view. A few steps away from the sea and the green Park it's a perfect choice for swimming and nature lovers. Thanks to the welcoming policy towards pets and the hospitality of the staff, you'll feel at home.
Grand Hotel Elba International - >Capoliveri
Grand Hotel Elba International
Capoliveri - Baia Della Fontanella - Naregno
e-mail www +39565946111
The Grand Hotel Elba International is where the land meets the sea. Surrounded by lush Mediterranean bush, the Hotel looks out onto the Bay of Naregno. Like a sentry facing out towards the blue horizon, each day it greets the rising sun with its rainbow-like variation of colours. The Grand Hotel Elba International on the Island of Elba is just off the Tuscan Archipelago National Park, and has its own, private bay. With lush, Mediterranean bush all around, it offers a breathtaking view of the gulf of Porto Azzurro.
Hotel Rta Cala di Mola - >Porto Azzurro
Hotel Rta Cala di Mola
Porto Azzurro - Via Provinciale Ovest, 131
e-mail www +3956595225
Albergo Danila - >Portoferraio
Albergo Danila
Portoferraio - Loc. Scaglieri
www +39565969915
Hotel Danilais unique on Elba for the certificate Ecolabel, immersed in the Mediterranean maquis, and it has been known its friendly hospitality.The Hotel offers to its Guests, relax with walking and good cooking
La Posta di Torrenova - >Orbetello
La Posta di Torrenova
Orbetello - Strada Provinciale 128 Della Parrina 56
e-mail www +39564862479
Come and discover our structure, here you will find your oasis of taste and relaxation just a few steps from the sea of the Monte Argentario, the well-known Silver Coast. The well-finished apartments, the regenerating swimming pool, the luxuriant Mediterranean garden and the renowned tavern will give you a holiday dedicated to the wellness and to the discovery of new typically Tuscan flavors.
Hotel Baia d'Argento - >Porto Santo Stefano
Hotel Baia d'Argento
Porto Santo Stefano - Località Pozzarello
e-mail www +39564812643
The Baia d'Argento is in front of one of the most beautiful bays of the Argentario promontory, just 2 km before Porto Santo Stefano town. The hotel is an ideal starting point to discover the unspoiled landscapes of “Maremma Toscana” and his beautiful sea. 36 rooms and 3 suites are arranged over 4 floors, equipped with all the comforts of a modern 4 star hotel. The restaurant offers delicious and diverse menu of traditional Tuscan cuisine, to be enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the sea.
Borghetto Poggio Bianco - >Radicondoli
Borghetto Poggio Bianco
Radicondoli - Località Falsini Fraz. Di Cornocchia
e-mail www +393476923396
An old Tuscan farmhouse, carefully restored, immersed in the luxuriant nature of the Sienese hills near the ancient village of Radicondoli and a few kilometers from the city of Siena. The estate consists of a private villa that can accommodate up to 10 people and a lovely hamlet, where they have been obtained 10 apartments of different sizes from the studio to the four-room apartment, and is surrounded by a large spontaneous forest. Guests can enjoy a private pool and comfortable outdoor whirlpools. The apartments and the villa are self catering solutions and each one is equipped with all the comforts. Once at the Borghetto, our caretakers will be happy to help you for any of your needs!
Rovezzano Bed & Breakfast - >Florence
Rovezzano Bed & Breakfast
Florence - Via Aretina, 507
e-mail www +3955690023
Surrounded by the Villa Favard Park, Rovezzano B&B is a rustic property located in the Rovezzano area, a 10-minute drive from Florence’s historic centre. It offers a garden with swimming pool and serves a varied breakfast. Rooms are simply furnished and feature artwork, wood-beamed ceilings and antique furniture. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, a TV and a private bathroom with shower. Some of them come with views of the garden and others with views of the courtyard. You can relax on the hotel’s furnished terrace or in the common lounge with TV, fireplace and pool table. The pool is equipped with sun loungers and parasols, and a common kitchen is also available. Offering free private parking, B&B Rovezzano is next to a stop of bus n.14 going to Florence’s centre. A supermarket, bars and a bakery are available nearby.
Residence Le Fontanelle - >Montescudaio
Residence Le Fontanelle
Montescudaio - Via Delle Fontanelle 1
e-mail www +393476276226
The Tuscany country; an atmosphere where the man's presence has modified the profiles of the hills, where the history of the cities of art, the great personages and their works are stirred to the frank hospitality of the people, the old country houses, the medival villages, the vineyards, the olive trees and the cypresses. In the middle of the Tuscany you'll find Montescudaio, an agricultural center situated in a hill, to 240 meters on the sea level, to little km from the Tuscany shoreline; From there, from the old walls of a caste, you'll can enjoy a wonderful landscape, that includes the valley of the river Cecina, the Tyrrhenian sea and the islands of the archipelago, Capraia, Gorgonia, Elba. Inside of the "Le Fontanelle" Residence complex you will be able to enjoy all this, united to confort of our structures, to the pleasantnesses of a kitchen of ancient traditions, to the taste of wines and oils of local production, to the tranquillity and the relax that only the Tuscany can offer you. We offer a beautiful swimming pool overlooking the hills and countryside.
Le Fontanacce - >Pescia
Le Fontanacce
Pescia - Via Casa Nuova 7
e-mail www +39572408088
San Ranieri Hotel - >Pisa
San Ranieri Hotel
Pisa - Via Filippo Mazzei, 2 - - Cisanello
e-mail www +3950971951
Camping Village iNTERNATIONAL St.Michael - >Pisa
Camping Village iNTERNATIONAL St.Michael
Pisa - Via Della Bigattiera Lato Mare,24
e-mail www +395033041
The Camping Village St. Michael is to Pisa just a few meters from the sea and it is the ideal solution to plan excursions throughout Tuscany. It owns a wonderful private sand beach in the heart of natural Park St. Rossore and swimming pool. Wellness, cleaning, food and wine, convenience, professionalism, all this at the right price. Unique for convenience, it is located just a few kilometers from the Harbour of Livorno where you can board for Corsica, Sardinia, Elba Island. Nature, sea and traditions are all included. Near the historic centre of Pisa, the city of the Leaning Tower, but away from pollution and chaos. Good communication roads, well linked to bus stops, train stations, harbours and airports. To few kilometers from the exit of the highway Pisa Centro. In the heart of Tuscany, the Camping Village St. Michael is the best way to visit cities such as Lucca, S.Gimignano, Volterra, Siena and Florence. The Camping Village is recommended for families with children and for all those who like to spend vacations in tranquility especially for couples who are looking relaxation and privacy.
Hotel 1908 Forte Dei Marmi - >Forte dei Marmi
Hotel 1908 Forte Dei Marmi
Forte dei Marmi - Via F. Gioia, 2 -
e-mail www +39584787531
FATTORIA TERRAROSSA - >Montepulciano
FATTORIA TERRAROSSA
Montepulciano - Via Terra Rossa, 20
e-mail www +39578724051
The Terrarossa farm holiday resort is situated in an of the more beautiful hills of Montepulciano The resort consist of various buildings grouped around the central body of a former monastery, wich was first mentioned in the 11th century. Following a period of careful renovation, there are 8 appealing apartments well furnished in typical Tuscany style and feature every comfort. At Terrarossa guests will find inspiring spaces for reading and relaxing, a beautiful swimming pool, a panoramic terrace, solarium, barbeque with covered area
B/B I Palazzi - >Montepulciano
B/B I Palazzi
Montepulciano - Via Palazzi, 1 - Fraz. Valiano
e-mail www +390578724217
B/B in an ancient watch tower amongst the Tuscan hills, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, private residence of a sculptor. Strategically located at a few km from Cortona, Montepulciano and lake Trasimeno, it is easily connected to the main touristic itineraries of both Tuscany and Umbria. For the guests 4 double rooms, with ensuite bathrooms, a sitting area with books about art and the territory, a hall with a piano, garden with BBQ and pool .Coffee and tea facilities. Small breakfast included, special breakfast with typical local products can be served on request at an extra charge. A baby cot (child 0-2 years) can be added on request. The main feature is art, spread all through the house, thanks to the creativity of the owner, a sculptor who has transformed the house into a very personal atelier. The family will be pleased to show you the amazing view from the tower and will be available to help you with information about the area, the typical trattoria or the local producer where you can buy Vino Nobile di Montepulciano or the best pecorino cheese.
Elbadoc Camping Village - >Rio Nell'Elba
Elbadoc Camping Village
Rio Nell'Elba - Valle Baccetti Loc. Cavo
e-mail www +39565949966
Elbadoc Camping Village is located on the North-East coast of the Island of Elba, near Cavo di Rio Marina. The campsite is about 800 m from the sea and is situated in a green valley dotted with eucalyptus, holm oaks, olive and pine trees. ELBADOC is the nearest camping village to the mainland in the island of Elba and it's easily reached by fast and cheap ferry. ELBADOC offers a holiday in a beautiful natural environment with a variety of accommodation options, ranging from comfortable and spacious eco-friendly wooden bungalows for 2-6 people to large (70-100 m2) and shaded sites for tents, caravans and campervans. The sites are surrounded by hedges and are equipped with electrical sockets. ELBADOC camping village is the ideal place for an outdoor holiday promoting well-being and tranquillity and it is especially suitable for families and for those who appreciate simplicity, comfort and privacy.

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