Since the Middle Ages Tuscany has always been a stop for all tourists walking Via Francigena headed to the most popular Italian destinations such as Rome, Naples and Pompeii. From an ancient pilgrim's step Tuscany soon became an attraction in its own right.
On their quest for art and history, travellers of the Grand Tour put cities like Florence, Siena and Pisa well and truly on the world map, since when, if anything, the area has become even more popular.
Below is a collection of some of our past articles on Tuscany and the surrounding area as well as links to other relevant sections in our website ... explore, discover and enjoy!
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Scoppio del carro in Florence
Thu, 03/19/2009 - 11:12 — Michelle Fabio
Italy is famous for its spectacular celebrations surrounding Pasqua (Easter), and none is more explosive than the Scoppio del Carro in Florence on Easter morning.
Tuscany tops most popular and most expensive lists
Wed, 02/18/2009 - 14:38 — Carla Passino
The Italymag.co.uk property index, which analyses properties advertised in the magazine, paints a picture of the foreign buyer-driven Italian property market—and reserves some surprise.
Tuscan property market remains stable
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 09:36 — Carla Passino
Prices increased marginally and sales saw a small decline in Tuscany, where the market is also expected to remain steady throughout 2009
Prices are up and sales down in Tuscany. This, in a nutshell, is the finding of property intelligence company Scenari Immobiliari, which just released its seventh annual report on the Tuscan market.
Weddings in Tuscany
Tue, 03/17/2009 - 09:33 — ITALY
When it comes to weddings and honeymoons in Europe, Italy continues to be the number one choice and most of the weddings are focused in Tuscany, “the Renaissance Region”.
Tuscany's Finest - Siena
Sun, 02/24/2008 - 16:55 — ITALY
Golden Lucca
Wed, 03/11/2009 - 09:15 — Christine Webb
Lucca has a glow that comes with being just right. Not too big or small, not too crowded with tourists but just the right amount of fabulous art that it is well worth a taste. It has something to suit everyone: art lovers, music fans, foodies, shopaholics and is a brilliant location for kids.
Lucca Summer Festival poised to rock
Tue, 03/10/2009 - 08:37 — Carla Passino
Lenny Kravitz, Moby and James Taylor are among the artists that will take part in the festival’s twelfth edition.
Properties of the week
A selection of the most recent properties for sale in Tuscany region.
Il Frantoio, Fosdinovo, Lunigiana.
Apartments in Trequanda, Tuscany.
Medieval townhouse in Cortona, Tuscany.
Casa Bossi near Castelnuovo Berardenga, Tuscany.
I Capannini, near Volterra, Tuscany.
Loft, Casentino, Tuscany.
Accommodation in Tuscany
Our suggestion about where to stay during your tour in Tuscany. Get a virtual tour across Agriturismos, Bed and Breakfast, Villas, Self-Catering or Town Houses, 3/4/5-star Hotels in Tuscany.
Accommodation in Arezzo Province
Accommodation in Florence Province
Accommodation in Grosseto Province
Accommodation in Livorno Province
Accommodation in Lucca Province
Accommodation in Massa Carrara Province
Accommodation in Pisa Province
Accommodation in Pistoia Province
Accommodation in Prato Province
Accommodation in Siena Province
Property in Tuscany
If you are looking for a property to buy in Tuscany then have a look among the Villas, New Buildings, Country-homes restored or to restore in Tuscany selected from our database.
Holidays Tuscany
Find out how to learn something more about Italian Language, Food, Sports, Art and Culture and much more during your holidays in Italy.
Tuscany in our Past issues
April 2009: In our SPECIAL REVIEW SECTION, we visit one of Italy's best loved regions: the ever tempting area of Tuscany ...
October 2008: Angela West talks to Sarah and Richard Turnball about their decision to leave their life in England behind to start again in Tuscany.
June 2008: Villa Medici - We take a trip around some of Tuscany’s finest pieces of architecture with Christine Webb.
February 2008: A Taste of Tuscany In our SPECIAL REVIEW SECTION, John Vitale takes a look at a few of the wonderful reasons to take a trip a to this beautiful region.
