Small Tuscan towns - but worth a visit

The town of the holy burial grounds, famous for the men returning home from the Crusades and selling relics in order to make it back to the country of origin. GOOGLE MAP

One of the Most Beautiful Towns in Tuscany located between Florence and Arezzo, where you can find special treats like a fully visitable castle, restored villas and farmhouses, quaint Italian landscapes and many Tuscan gastronomic treats which are locally produced. This lovely town is the perfect place for a Tuscan villa rental and an authentic Tuscan vacation experience.

The lovely white marble mountians have been a part of Tuscany`s historic and artistic landscape for 1000`s of years. You can visit this special places and learn the steps Michelangelo followed when selecting his marble stautes.

had a Roman origin, Anghiari became much more important during the middle ages because of it strategic position

The Trasimeno and its adjacent territory were part of Etruria, and the Etruscan graves and rests are present above all in the area of Castiglione del Lago.

The region`s farmers had made wine for centuries. Their red, called vermiglio, played a small role in the siege of 1553, when the garrison commander, pale with tension and hunger, rubbed it into his cheeks, thus simulating a healthy complexion to reassure his troops.

The imposing ruins of the Rocca di Civitella in Valdichiana overlooks the Ambra and the Chiana Valley

Probably best known artistically for its frescoes by Gozzoli, which are on display on the top floor of the Biblioteca Comunale (the local library).

Most people image the only the sandy beaches of Tuscany, however when you are finished lazing around on the sunny sands you can hop a ride only a few km in from Cecina and visit some charming little towns still steeped in tradition and Tuscany atmosphere.

the ruins of this castle make an interesting side trip along the way to Lago Trasimeno.

is a quaint little town set in the the rural setting of Monte Amiata with many little towns with medieval characteristics. 

The Masso Leopoldino represents one of the most striking features of this incredible town.

Well know for its wine, "Bianco di Pitigliano" and in line with its historic position there is also a kosher version - a clear demostration of the importance of the Jewish population.

On a hill in the middle of the Casentino, where the Archiano river empties into the Arno, stands the little city of Bibbiena.   A visit here will start you own your way of discovering a hidden niche of Italy.

It is probable that the village's name comes from an early Christian parish church, mentioned in documents as "baptisterium Sancti Johannis de Queneto" or "de Queteno", perhaps in reference to the Chieteno stream that flows just south of Cetona.

Vinci - the birthplace of the father of many modern inventions ... Leonardo da Vinci

Fiesole has a life span the extends from before the Bronze age to the thriving artistic and historical city of today.

Only a few kilometers from the town of Greve and through a very narrow and adventurous road one comes upon the picturesque and delightful town of Montefioralle. The village of Montefioralle is well worth a visit for the ”castle” itself.

Within a 10 km radius you will find three top class vineyards which allow visits for tasting, exploring and buying.

One of the more powerful among the Etruscan 12-city confederation, and like Cortona just up the Valdichiana, the lowlands around Chiusi are a treasure trove of tombs for this civilization which taught the Romans a thing or two.

Quaint little Tuscan town with a walled in city center, many delicious restaurants, park area with local cafes and an exciting countryside filled with castles, the National Park of Casentino, age old churches and beautiful landscapes.

There are two main features in this town - the ancient church and the town square dominated by a “castelletto” which is supposed to have been a part of the original defences, and was restored to its present form between 1901 and 1907.

Inhabited by the Etruscans, protected by the Romans, fortified by the Longobardi and castles from the mid 1500's onwards makes this a very busy town.  However the social life of today includes, markets, evenings in the cafe, strolls around town in the park area and eating at outdoor restauarnts.

Satisfy everyones special needs with a trip to Bolgheri where you will find a castle from the late 1400's and a vineyard that the Italians love for its famous "Super Tuscan" wines and extra virgin olive oil and only minutes from sandy beaches and relax.

Bonassola … … nome che sa di buono, di bonaccia, di sole, di solitudine. Bonassola ... ... a name that recalls what is good, what comes of good, of sun and of solitude. (Sem Benelli)

Paciano was founded around the XIV century, on a spur of Monte Petrarvella. Its origins are still today very well testified by the town-walls with towers and access doors and by the Tower of Orlando: a ruin of a more ancient village few kilometers away from the town.

Home of the famous Italian poet Giosuè Carducci, the village of Castagneto Carducci is a cosy hamlet located on the top of a hill that faces the Tirreno sea, with a stunning "belvedere".

Sovicille is a cosy Tuscan village only 10 km away from Siena. At a distance, Sovicille looks like a magic island immersed in the green Tuscan woods.

Charming medieval hill town in the beautiful area of "Monte Amiata", in the Southern Tuscany, which offers stunning viwes of the countryside, with the typical landscape of green rolling hills, olive groves, pines and charming stone hamlets all around. Santa Fiora, even if it is a small village, is actually very active, there are many restaurants, cafes and there are events taking place during all year long...

Tradition would have it that the local farmers on the last two Sundays of May would exhibit themselves on carts decorated with flowers and local flora which pulled by bulls - or cows - in the town square.

Considered one of the Tuscan ART TOWNS, Massa Marittima is positioned on the “Colline Metallifere” (metal hills – the area is rich of precious metals), between the Etruscan coast and the countryside.

This charming medieval town located uphill in the area known as Val di Cecina, in the province of Pisa, dates back from the 11th century. It offers great views and great wines: Montescudaio D.O.C., both red and white types.

In the charming city of Orbetello are living approximately 7000 inhabitants. It is a lovely small town in the heart of the Maremma, less than two hours from Rome, Florence, Pisa and Siena, set in the centre of a peculiar laggon enclosed by the "peninsula" of Monte Argentario.

Porto Ercole is a charming little town on the seashore situated on the promontory of Monte Argentario. Splendid ocean views, enriched of history and legends. Extraordinary beaches, bays and comfortable equipments for the ideal vacation in Tuscany.

Charming medieval town uphill overlooking breathtaking views of the Mediterranean sea, wide and clean sandy beaches, many beach establishments to choose, great restaurats, lovely walk along the bay and old fishermen's harbor now full of modern boats and yatches, nice bicycle and walk paths under the pine woods.

Montespertoli - a charming village that tastes like the Florentine countryside with its delicious Chianti wine, food, olive oil and festivals