Guidebooks Tuscany

Renowned for its art, history and evocative landscapes, Tuscany is a region where the past and present merge in pleasant harmony. An appreciated cultural destination, it was the homeland of acclaimed poets, writers and artists, whose works influenced both Italian and foreign art movements. It gathers enchanting artistic cities: Florence, the regional capital and Cradle of the Renaissance, Pisa, Arezzo, Lucca, Prato, Siena, Massa, Carrara and plenty of further charming villages. These centres often arrange interesting cultural activities and absorbing events which are able to attract large numbers of both Italian and foreign tourists.

Tuscany also boasts enchanting natural oases, wild landscapes and the unspoilt coastline of the Apuan Riviera, the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago and the Natural Park of Maremma, the latter extending halfway between Grosseto and Orbetello. Forte dei Marmi and Marina di Pisa are lively resorts which are peppered with glamorous pubs and night clubs, while Montecatini is a famous spa resort situated few kilometres far from Pistoia.

Not to be missed are genuine traditional specialities, such as internationally renowned DOC wines, earthy meat and fish dishes and tasty traditional recipes based on genuine local staples.