Artists’ Wonderland in Capalbio, Tuscany Giardino dei Tarocchi, Tarot Garden in Capalbio, Tuscany Ph. Riccardo @ flic.kr/p/eFfFZF Artists’ dreams come true in Italy: having been an artist myself for a long time, I can well imagine how it may be like to be given more than an hectare of […]
Tuscany
Radicofani
Radicofani, Val d’Orcia in Tuscany Ph. depositphotos/alkir_dep The small rural town of Radicofani is located in the scenic Val d’Orcia area, within the province of Siena and situated approximately 780 meters above sea level. The town’s buildings are gathered at the base of the volcanic rock with […]
Forte dei Marmi: the nouveaux (Russian) riches’ favorite destination?
Forte Dei Marmi and the Tourism of the Rich and the Famous Forte dei Marmi is a well known holiday location of the Versilian riviera, in the Lucca province of Tuscany. The beauty of the Ligurian sea, the shining sun and the town’s own artistic and cultural wealth has made Forte dei Marmi a touristic pole […]
Sarteano, Tuscany
Sarteano, Tuscany Ph. depositphoto.com/clodio The historical center of Sarteano is a labyrinth of little streets and alleyways, huddling together at the base of the medieval castle, originally built in 1038. The views from the castle are spectacular. You will see the landscapes of Val di Chiana, Monte Cetona and the […]
A tour of less known Tuscany
Everyone knows Florence and the Chianti area, but there are lesser known, yet equally breathtaking places you can visit in Tuscany. Let me tell you about one of my favorite itineraries! Lucca is the first stop of our tour of Tuscany and will be our home base. It is not […]
Barga
Barga in Garfagnana, Tuscany. Ph. flickr/Raniero Corsetti Giusti di Ripalunga Barga is a small town located in Tuscany, central Italy, which has maintained its medieval roots over the centuries, mainly because it is not yet a major tourist destination. Located in the province of Lucca, Barga is home to […]
Barberino Val d’Elsa
Val D’elsa Barberino Val d’Elsa is located in Tuscany, Italy. The town is located between Florence and Sienna. Barberino Val d’Elsa is mostly known for its medieval look that it has managed to retain over the centuries. Situated on top of a hill, the town looks over the famous Chianti […]
Peccioli
Peccioli (Pisa) Tuscany Peccioli is a small town located in the Tuscany region of Italy in the province of Pisa. Peccioli is located close to Pisa and Florence and is quite a small town with an area of 92 sq km and population of close to 4300. Peccioli is located […]
Murlo
Murlo (Siena) Tuscany Murlo is a small town located in Tuscany, Italy in the province of Siena, located close to the cities of Siena and Florence. The town is quite small, with an area of 116 sq km and a population of roughly 2500. Located on top of a hill, […]
Montecarlo, Tuscany
View of Montecarlo Montecarlo is a town located in the Tuscany region of Italy in the province of Lucca. The town is located quite close to the cities of Lucca and Florence. Montecarlo is quite a small town, with an area of just 15 sq km and population of approximately […]