Your holidays in Tuscany: all you need to know for your next stay

The cradle of Italian civilisation, Tuscany has a reputation for its evocative hilly landscapes, rich culture and ancient traditions.

Inestimable works of art and architectural masterpieces by great artists bear witness to the richness of the region where both Humanism and Renaissance originated and radiated splendour and magnificence.

Florence, the capital region, hosts inestimable works of art by Leonardo, Michelangelo and Brunelleschi. Not to be missed are Siena, which is home to the famous Palio of Piazza del Campo, Pisa and its famous Leaning Tower, Lucca, Arezzo, San Gimignano, Montepulciano and Pienza. Targeted food and wine itineraries give visitors the possibility to discover the beauties of this artistic region while tasting fine wines which are famous all over the world, such as Chianti or Brunello di Montalcino.

Tuscany also hosts enchanting seaside resorts, such as the Versilia Coast, and the evocative, wild landscapes of Elba, Capraia and Giglio Islands, which are situated a short distance from the unspoiled promontory of Monte Argentario.