Tuscany, Italy
Tuscany (Italian: Toscana) is one of the twenty Regions of Italy. The capital is Florence, and it has an area of 22,990 sq.km and about 3.6 million inhabitants. Tuscany is known for its landscapes and its artistic legacy. Six Tuscan localities have been made UNESCO protected sites: the historical center of Florence (1982), the historical center of Siena (1995), the square of the Cathedral of Pisa (1987), the historical center of San Gimignano (1990), the historical center of Pienza (1996) and the Val d'Orcia (2004).
Tuscany is a region of Central Italy, bordering Emilia-Romagna to the north, Liguria to the north-west, Tyrrhenian Sea to the west, Umbria and Marche to the east, Lazio to the south-east. The territory is two thirds hilly and one fourth mountainous. The remainder is constituted of the plains that form the valley of the Arno River.
Tuscany is known for its wines (most famous of which are Chianti, Morellino di Scansano, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Brunello di Montalcino) and has 120 protected regions (nature reserves). Other agricultural products include Chianina cattle (particularly the famous "Fiorentina" steak) and the production of olive oil, principally in Lucca and the surrounding hills. The industry comprises factories producing Piaggio cars, motorcycles, scooters and aeroplanes, the texile industrial district of Prato, the petrochemical plants of Leghorn and the steel factories of Piombino.
Tourism is the economic backbone of the so-called "Cities of Art" (Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano), as well as on the coast and in the isles (Elba). Marble is quarried in Versilia (Massa and Carrara), Garfagnana and in the Alpi Apuane.
Tuscany Hotels
In the 15th century it was a monastery, today it is one of Europe's most fascinating hotels. A renaissance Villa, a perfect view of Florence. The resort from which to appreciate the city of the Medicis.
The...
Welcome to the Tombolo Talasso Resort where the virtues of land and sea meet in an harmonic ensemble of colors, tastes and emotions.
A land lovingly described by the poet Carducci; the land...
The dramatic approach to Il Pellicano along the coastal road from Porto Ercole with the sparkling azure Mediterranean on one side and the craggy cliffside on the other sets the scene for this superb...
Hotel Bernini Palace Baglioni 4*
The experience you will enjoy finds its roots in a remote past. It all began in an ancient and glorious Florence, which you will find in the picturesque Tuscan Floor and in the solemn Parliament Hall....
With its refined lounges, and finely furnished, frescoed bedrooms. Welcome to the cosy atmosphere of one of the town's most elegant residences
Besides the charm of its history, the building...
Versilia Golf & Luxury Resort 4*
The Versilia Golf & Luxury Resort, an exclusive resort dipped in the green of the Versilia Golf Club, one of the most famous and prestigious Italian Golf Clubs. The famous beach of Forte dei Marmi,...
This hotel is named after its most illustrious owner Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere, who later became Pope Giulio II, patron of artists of the calibre of Michelangelo and Raffaello.
The building...
When we enter in Palazzo Guiscardo it feels like breathing the atmosphere of a smart and distinguished building.Every single detail has been studied to wrap up the guest in a "homish" atmosphere...
Once upon a time, in the XIVth century, there was a small village called Amorosa... we have turned the ancient stables into a restaurant; filled the old cellars with a careful selection of wines and...
In a land that has experienced the power of Renaissance, just a few minutes away from Florence, Hotel Granducato represents the rebirth of the body and the mind.
Surrounded by the beautiful...
In the heat of Tuscany, in the town of Certaldo, the history and magic of an age-old mill merge with advanced technology in a new facility devoted to hospitality.
Welcome to wellbeing and...
Castelletto di Montebenichi 4*
Staying at Castelletto di Montebenichi is a unique, exciting experience. The guests staying at this hotel, surrounded by precious works of art, including period frescoes, archeological finds, sketches...
It is not an easy task to explain the many levels of sensations that a traveler encounters at the Tenuta di Ricavo, but we will endeavor to do so.
Tenuta di Ricavo is a very lovingly restored...
In an elegant building, situated in the heart of Florence, Hotel Byron is the result of generations of experienced hoteliers.
The lounge and the sitting area are perfect for relaxing, making...
Hotel Cosimo de' Medici, born from the fusion of Hotel Le Cascine with other spaces within the historical Palazzo Alinari, is an elegant three star hotel located in downtown Florence, just a few steps...
Hotel Montreal is located in the historic centre of the city, very close to the main Train Station of Santa Maria Novella and to the major city museums.
All 21 rooms are very comfortable, spacious...
