Whether you plan on taking a short break or longer than a typical vacation, you’ll certainly find a region in Tuscany that has lots to offer. Each region has a unique blend of culture and heritage, both good times and bad. Amidst the breathtaking scenery and famous castles, it’s certainly hard to be disappointed with the offerings of Tuscany.

It’s believed that the rise of towns began after the ancient Romans spent a 700 year stay in the area – what’s more, they wanted something better than what the natural environment had to offer. Florence, born as an independent republic, was largely built upon the existing historic towns and castles. The Renaissance and Baroque period saw the birth of art and architecture in Florence. Birthplace of such historical figures as Michelangelo And Donatello.

You will find a region of Italy that offers lots of typical Tuscan towns as well as the outlying villages and regions – all with deep historical roots. There is a large part of Italy’s historical architecture and some of the most popular towns (and regions) can be found in Tuscany.

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Florence

Florence has lived the Renaissance dream all of its life. Florence may be only a little over 50 kilometers from 13th century Rome, but this ancient Roman city has played a significant role in the history of the civilized world. It was the capital of the Renaissance, and its decline began around 1450.

In 1464 Florence made first use of the new railway technology to craft its trade northwards – the trade had always brought wealth to the city. In the 18th century, the city worked hard to establish itself as an international art center. Pope Innocent VIII gave Florence its charter in 1506.

It is probably the most historical city in Italy, and certainly one of the most beautiful. The artistic, governmental and financial hub of the entire country, Florence brings a delightful sense of calm and relaxation that will take you to unimaginable artistic and architectural territories.

Florence has a long history – as the “Renaissance City” it experienced a golden age of art and architecture in the 15th and 16th centuries, contributing greatly to the countries notion of Renaissance design. The many museums in the city give you a brilliant insight into the world of the Renaissance and are well worth visiting.

When in Florence don’t miss the humility of the hill top town of Ponte Vecchio. Being the only theirs for a mile down the valley, you can literally verify the size of this hill. Every house seems to be connected by an arched window and door. You can also quite a lot of pretty historic statues and sculptures.

George Adamsonices daughter daughter, galleryed in 19th century architecture by the famed neo-classical architect Andrés de Vandelvira is right next to the bridge on which the bronze statue of Theiste is erected. Vandelvira gave this project 9 years of intense thinking and much preparation. The beautiful piece of art made by Andrés de Vandelvira is a 9th wonder of the world.

Just a bridge away is the world’s oldest bridge – thePorta di Corvoare consisting of a bridge and a digging (or quarry) both levels full of ruins. There is a museum here to entertain and educate visitors.

Tuscany and Umbria region has so much to offer the tourist and holiday maker.Discover and enjoy the finest Tuscany art and History, Renaissance architecture and Culture, as well as the grottiest and deepest cave (Verglio Caves) in Europe – Le Chitre. The landscape around this area is quite diverse and ranges from hills toartenlands and rice fields, in short it is the perfect place to enjoy a carefree holidays, and an exploratory drive through nature’s best designed spaces.

For sports and adventure activities the area abounds with the best golf courses in Tuscany, and tennis, racquetball and squash courts are to be found in abundance too.

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