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Best Ways to get around Tuscany

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Florence, Italy

Whether you are heading into rural Tuscany with its hilltop villages, vine clad slopes and olive groves or spending time in Florence or Pisa to admire the stunning architecture of the cathedrals and churches you need to consider the best ways to get around Tuscany.  Whilst it is not a particularly large area, some villages are remote and best accessed

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A Guide to Rocca Calascio – the highest fortress in Italy

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La Rocca di Calascio, Italy

Italy is known for being home to a number of fascinating pieces of architecture as well as countless historical landmarks. Few destinations in the country combine architecture, scenery and history quite like the impressive Rocca Calascio. These incredible ruins make up the highest fortress in Italy thanks to a location atop a hill more than 1460 meters above sea level.

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