Tuscany, often referred to as the heartland of Italy, has just
like its fine wines, been a long time in the making. This
sun-drenched region is renowned for its extraordinary
countryside. The purple rolling hills are dotted with Cyprus
trees blowing in the breeze and the majestic mountains are
scented with jasmine and rosemary. There are crystal clear
coasts and white sandy beaches and each quaint little village
offers rustic charm and fields of sunflowers for anyone passing
by to enjoy.
There is
something for everyone in this unique and beautiful part of
Italy and it is said that Tuscany has it all. From fine art and
museums of which Tuscany is a jewelled centre, to the
Renaissance cities; Florence, Pisa and Lucca with their awe
inspiring architecture and of course the superb cuisine.
Traditional Tuscan food is simple yet tasty with fresh fish
caught the same day, home reared meats and an abundance of home
grown vegetables and olive oil to compliment warm baked bread.
If none of this
is of interest, there is always the wonderful Italian language
to learn and Tuscan people are famed for being friendly and
charming, willing to help strangers and friends alike. There are
a great many activities to indulge in. Visiting a local vineyard
especially in the Chanti region of Tuscany is a popular past
time. Horse riding, walking or simply packing a picnic and
exploring the amazing rural areas and enjoying the profound
amount of wildlife that shares this part of the world.
Pisa
The city of Pisa is
located in central Italy in the beautiful sun drenched region of
Tuscany. It is the capital of the province of Pisa and sits to
the right of the bank of the river Arno on the
Ligurian Sea...
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Florence
Florence also
known by the names of Firenze and Florentia is the capital city
of the region of Tuscany in Italy. Florence is a fascinating and
historical city which is built on both sides of the river Arno,
at the foot of the Apennine Mountains...
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Tuscan Cuisine
Italian cuisine has evolved over many hundreds of years and can
be traced right back to the 4th century BC. It changed greatly
in the 15th century with the discovery of the New World when
items such as potatoes, tomatoes, maize and peppers were
introduced. Today, Italian food is extremely popular with its
infamous choice of pastas, antipasti, and pizza through to the
more traditional foods which vary from region to region; it is a
major pull for many tourists travelling to Italy...
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Top Ten Tuscan Treats
Tuscany which is considered to be the heartland of Italy, has
much to offer its visitors from the purple rolling hills to the
rugged mountains which lead down to the crystal, clear coastal
areas. There is also the fantastic Tuscan cuisine, classic
Italian wine all grown and produced in local villages, and the
superb sun drenched scenery ...
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