In the heart of the famous region of Siena in Tuscany stands an old walled town, built in the year 1213 by the Sienese here as a forward defense post in their war against Florence. When one approaches the medieval walls, still standing nearly undamaged after all these centuries you have the feeling time has stopped beyond these walls until
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Pratovecchio is the classic Italian town, popular for its tranquillity situated in the north part of Tuscany – historically very rich and diverse Italian region. Pratovecchio is one of the towns set in Casentino valley, located in the upper part of the Arbo river valley. This valley, located in the heart of the National Park of Foreste Casantinesi, is surrounded
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Elba would not be so world known as it is, not being Napoleon. And despite the fact that the famous chieftain was here for less than 10 months. Elba Island is located about 20 kilometres from the port city of Piombino, between the Italian coast and Corsica. With its area of 224 square kilometres it is the third largest island
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Florence. This city has about 400,000 residents and for many people it is a symbol of Italy, it’s elegance, remarkable monuments and typically Italian atmosphere. It is also considered a birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Out of the 1,000 most important European artists of the second millennium, up to 350 lived or worked in this city… Sunset over Florence by
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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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