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One look at it and you feel
like you are living a scene out of a fantasy tale. Tuscany charms you with
everything, its architectural land, its aromatic vineyards and its striking
smoothed hilltops. With moss covered ancient castles and sculpted landmarks,
beautiful Tuscany with its snaking sandy roads is a fantastic vacation
destination for all.
Siena
This attraction is a medieval
town that offers sites like Piazza del Campo, tall bell tower, museums
and cathedral and amazing narrow streets. When on a holiday in Tuscany,
you can always enjoy a tour of Siena by walking and trailing through the
streets of the town, as well as by climbing up till the top of the tower
bell to cherish the magnificent view, the town offers.
Lucca
Lucca is a city with a history
that dates back to around 180 BC. Situated at the top of a Roman colony,
this town acts as a tourist attraction, drawing tourist and visitors towards
its walled construction as Lucca is a city enclosed with walls constructed
in 16th century.
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From well preserved walls
to towers, the town has so much to offer to those looking forwards to a
great holiday in Tuscany. A 1900 year old roman amphitheatre, piazzas,
churches, medieval constructions and delicacy rich restaurant offering
Italian flavor are some of the reasons to add this city in your trip to
Tuscany.
Florence
This Italian city lies at
a distance of few kilometers from Tuscany and is worth taking a trip to,
when on a holiday in Tuscany. A lot of tourist and visitors on their trip
to Tuscany prefer to visit Florence for its rich architectural sites, the
Piazza, baptistery, Duomo and museums flaunting best of arts, artifacts
and paintings from eminent artists. The Renaissance architect always draws
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Taste wine in Chianti
Tuscany is well known for
its wines and Chianti wine region is a major attraction for tourist and
visitors, looking forward to some wine tasting. Located between Siena and
Florence, Chianti is a perfect way of enjoying a great day with red wines,
breathtaking countryside view, scenic villages and wineries. On a trip
to Tuscany, you must not forget to cherish the pleasure of Tuscany wines
and views.
Pisa
This world famous tourist
attraction is located in the north of Tuscany and just 50 miles from Florence.
Leaning tower of Pisa is a bell tower is known for its tilted construction,
300 steps of narrow stairs and a view worth taking the physical challenge.
The tower also offers a medieval center, river, statues, parks and more
for a great holiday.
San Gimignano
This tourist attraction
is a city of towers situated on a hilltop and with a history that goes
back to 10th century. The place used to pride 72 towers earlier, but today
the town has 14 tower houses remaining and a best countryside view to offer. |
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Best time to visit or
holiday in Tuscany
Best time to holiday in
Tuscany is in the months of April to September.
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Arezzo
is a city in Tuscany, Italy that was an important Etruscan town.
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It was known to the Romans
as Arretium. Arezzo was made in the 11th cent. a free commune, siding with
the Ghibellines. Nowadays is an agricultural trade center and has machine,
clothing, gold, and jewelry industries and is also a tourist center.
Arezzo's historic old town
is small enough to explore on foot. If you have a rental car, you can park
in one of the municipal lots for under ten Euros for the entire day, then
walk up into the historic centre. WARNING: Arezzo is atop a steep incline,
and you will feel as though you are walking uphill pretty much everywhere.
Wear comfortable shoes.
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ATAM runs the city bus service
(there is also a "Centro Storico" line that covers the historic old town).
The taxi service is efficient
and not too expensive.
Attractions
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Piazza Grande, the most
beautiful square in Arezzo, is surrounded by marvelous old buildings and
hosts the Giostra del Saracino twice a year.
Churches
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Arezzo Cathedral (Duomo),
Piazza del Duomo. Daily 7AM-12:30PM and 3-6:30PM.
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Church of San Francesco,
Piazza San Francesco, Tel. +39-0575-20630.
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Church of Santa Maria della
Pieve, Corso Italia 7, Tel. +39-0575-22629.
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Church of Santa Maria delle
Grazie, via S. Maria delle Grazie 1.
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 Museums:
Museo del Duomo, (on
the back side of the Duomo).
Museo Archeologico "Gaio
Cilnio Mecenate", Via Margaritone 10
Museo Statale d'Arte
Medievale e Moderna, Via San Lorentino 8
House-Museum of Ivan
Bruschi, Corso Italia 14
Of Cultural Interest
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Casa del Petrarca - Only
open if you knock and ask nicely if you can come in; this is the home of
famous Italian medieval poet Petrarch. Hours vary depending on the mood
of the proprietor, but it is totally worth it.
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La Vita è Bella
- Roberto Begnini's Academy Award-winning film was shot here in Arezzo,
and as you proceed through the city centre, you will see colorful signs
featuring pictures from the film at the specific locations of actual filming.
Spend at least an hour wandering from sign to sign.
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Borgo
Santa Maria in Valle-La Baita (Ref: 27285)
Self catering
cottage in Laterina, Italy
Luminous stone
cottage on two floors with its private garden and equipped terrace. Sitting
room with double sofa bed, reading lamp, armchairs, coffee table, writing
table , large doors windows that open onto the garden, spacious kitchen/dining
room with fitted kitchen, table and chairs. Bathroom with shower. Microwave,
freezer, electric oven, top stove with 4 fires, kettle, percolator, bread
toaster, mini food processor….plenty of everything you may need to feel
at home. Historical Estate dating from the 17th century, located
on the hills on the left bank of the Arno River, close to Arezzo (15 kms.).
Our attractive holiday house has been created by the lovingly and painstakingly
restoration of a XVII century farmhouse. Sleeps 6. |
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Casa
Fontemaggio, Tuscany (Ref: 30139)
Self catering
farm house in Arezzo, Italy
Fontemaggio is a 17th century
stone farmhouse villa or 'Casa Colonica' on a hillside, surrounded by 2
acres of mature landscaped gardens that merge into the sunflowers, vines,
olives, pine and cypress trees beyond. There are terraces on all sides,
each with its own dining table and breathtaking views of a landscape, including
a lake and a Renaissance castle on a hill. The 30ft diameter circular pool,
surrounded by fragrant rosemary hedging and lemon trees, benefits from
the sun for the entire day. Tranquil views of the Tuscan and Umbrian hills
in complete seclusion. The medieval hilltop village of Monterchi, featured
in a recent publication 'The Most Beautiful Villages in Tuscany' is close
by. Casa Fontemaggio is not just a rental property but our 'home from home'.
You will find it, as we do, a blissfully relaxing holiday environment.
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Pergine
Valdarno, Arezzo, Villa Scerphius (Ref: 39210)
Self catering
villa in Arezzo, Italy
Nice restored
Tuscan villa located in a secluded, quiet position on top of a hill. This
five bedroom Tuscan farmhouse is actually two fully equipped apartments
with a communicating door between the living rooms opening it up into a
spacious and comfortable rental accommodation for two families looking
to enjoy the peace and quite of the Chianti hillside. If the two units
are rented together, the property can host max 10 people. In the private
garden there are a swimming pool and barbecue. 5 double bedrooms,
3 bathrooms with shower, 2 small kitchens with ovens. (1 kitchen has 1
washing machine and 1 dishwasher) Sleeps 10. |
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Tuscany
13th century villa & apart. Glicine (2+1) (Ref: 22542) 
Self catering
country house in Sansepolcro, Italy
Self catering
apartment on a medieval Prestigious Villa with panoramic views and ecological
pool. GLICINE is the name of a splendid holiday self-catering apartment
- 65 sqm , 2 rooms, accommodation for 2/3 guests - perfect for a couple,
in panoramic location in the Tuscan landscape, area Arezzo-Cortona-Siena
with ecological swimming pool, away from traffic and only at few kms far
from Cities of Art. This impressive stone manor house, dating back
to the 13th century has the subtle pastel shades, together with the carefully
selected furnishings, contrast perfectly with the severity of the stone,
the red-baked floor tiles, the wood and the wrought iron to create a personal
and pleasant ambience which appears fresh and new. Sleeps 3. |
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Tuscany
13th century villa & apart. Gelso (4+2) (Ref: 8331)
Self catering
apartment in Sansepolcro, Italy
Tuscany Holiday
refined apartment ( 4+2 sleeps) on a prestigious Villa with ecological
pool and excellent services, Arezzo-Chianti-Siena area. This impressive
stone manor house, dating back to the 13th century, has been recently converted
into a charm and refined country vacation rentals, where the subtle pastel
shades, together with the carefully selected furnishings, contrast perfectly
with the severity of the stone, the red-baked floor tiles, the wood and
the wrought iron to create a personal and pleasant ambience which appears
fresh and new. Set in beautifully maintained and equipped gardens,
is an elegant holiday farmhouse, located in panoramic position amidst the
green and picturesque landscape of Tuscany, at northeast of Arezzo and
close to Umbria. Sleeps 6. |
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Villa
Cresta Apartment (Ref: 20798)
Self catering
apartment in Caprese Michelangelo, Italy
Located at one
end of a small hamlet in the hills above the Upper Tiber Valley, Villa
Cresta is the ideal spot for anyone looking for a relaxing holiday in the
Tuscany countryside. From here you can explore eastern Tuscany and neighbouring
Umbria by car or on foot. This part of eastern Tuscany is an area
of outstanding natural beauty. It is a region of steep hills cloaked in
beech, oak and sweet chestnut trees, mountain pastures, meadows and streams.
The many well-marked footpaths make it a perfect location for walkers and
the many historic towns and monasteries will easily satisfy those in search
of culture, art and architecture. A few kilometres away is Caprese
Michelangelo, birthplace of the artist Michelangelo Buonarroti, painter
of the Sistine Chapel. Sleeps 4. |
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Cottage | Property ref: 78198
Self catering
cottage in Cortona
Elegant villa
located at the foot of Cortona, surrounded by a large garden next to a
stone, recently restored, typical Tuscan farmhouse. At ground floor level
there is a spacious reception room with central heating. 1 double
bed. 1 single sofa bed(s) located in living room. Bed linen and towels
provided. Room for up to 3 people. |
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- Villa The Angel - 18 pax
Self catering
country house in Arezzo | Property ref: 60647
Villa The Angel
in Cortona thanks to its strategic position will permit you to reach in
a little time the most famous Tuscan cities as Arezzo, Siena, Montalcino,
Montepulciano , Lucignano, Florence, Pienza and the Umbrian cities such
as Perugia, Assisi, Orvieto, as well as the capital city Rome. During the
winter time the ancient Carnival in Foiano (in February on Sundays), or
Eurochocolate in Perugia (October). A few kilometres from the farm house
it is also possible to reach the golf clubs, riding ground, covered swimming
pool and thermal baths. Nearby there is the possibility to enjoy with golf,
horseback riding, tennis, cooking courses. Sleeps 18. |
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Villa
Sorbello - Welcome to Tuscany!
Self catering
villa in Cortona | Property ref: 78585
Villa Sorbello
is a fabulous converted farmhouse with a private pool. The villa lies a
mere 15 minutes drive from the renowned Tuscan town of Cortona or from
the pretty shores of Lake Trasimeno. Villa Sorbello's strategic venue is
further enhanced by its three-mile proximity to the Siena to Perugia motorway
- superstrada. This is a great base from which to explore Tuscany's hilltop
towns and the hidden treasures of Umbria. The villa is surrounded by woods
and olive trees, offering many shady spots and furnished garden area including
a vine-covered loggia. A gardener tends to the grounds every day. Nearest
home is 200 meters away and it is used by its owners only few weeks in
August. Sleeps 13. |
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