Travel in Tuscany
Summarized By Dina Mardiana
It has some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world and many famous artists have achieved some spectacular pieces of art using the Tuscan landscape for a backdrop during the Italian renaissance. Tuscany is known for its blend of cosmopolitan culture with classic architecture. A great way to take the most advantage of travelling to Tuscany in the Tuscan heritage is on bicycle.
The capital of this region is Florence. Six places in Tuscany are UNESCO protected sites. The historic centers of the cities you may visit on your Tuscan Italian vacation are protected sites mainly for their magnificent architecture.
The Duomo is a cathedral in Siena that represents great Italian Romanesque culture. In Florence you must visit Santa Maria del Flore which is another cathedral with beautiful architecture. The Ponte Vecchio Bridge in Florence is an amazing old bridge held up by stilts but has several shops built along its edge. San Gimignano is a small town on a hilltop. The Val d'Orcia gained its place on the list of protected sites because it truly exemplifies beautiful landscape.
One of Italy's most untouched landscapes is the chain of islands in Italy's Tuscan Archipelago National Park. Some islands are only accessible by special permit, and some still serve as active prisons.
Tuscany, besides for its extensive and fascinating landscape, is also famous all over the world for its good quality wines and the special taste of its gastronomy. Along the wine road itinerary in the Tuscan region, a full patrimony of culture and popular knowledge is offered to those who really want to appreciate the high value of discovering tastes and emotions in relation to wine and all life's aspects associated with it.
As I was writing the above article, it struck me that you may be interested in reading this too: I hope you find it useful wedding tuscany and italian tours
Copyright 2009 italian-way.com
Italian Vacation | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Sitemap
