Poppi: 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. more info

Sansepolcro:

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.

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Carrara and its Majestic Marble Mountains: 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. more info

Anghiari - a fortress on a hill - spectacular views!: had a Roman origin, Anghiari became much more important during the middle ages because of it strategic position more info

Lago Trasimeno - a fortress on the lake: 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. more info

Talamone - a seaside paradise with national parks and sandy beaches:

The Maremma one of the least developed parts of central Italy, is a great place for the historian, nature-lover and sun-worshipper alike.

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Montalcino - the Brunello red wine headquarters: 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. more info

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

Castelfiorentino, just want a little taste of Tuscany vera: Probably best known artistically for its frescoes by Gozzoli, which are on display on the top floor of the Biblioteca Comunale (the local library). more info

Casale Marittimo, one of the many small little towns that run up along the Tuscan coast:

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.

Castello di Pierle - dominant feudal castle outside of Cortona: the ruins of this castle make an interesting side trip along the way to Lago Trasimeno. more info

Seggiano, located just south of Bagno Vignoe and San Quirico d'Orcia: is a quaint little town set in the the rural setting of Monte Amiata with many little towns with medieval characteristics.  more info

Sorano - `the Etruscan tuff zone`: The Masso Leopoldino represents one of the most striking features of this incredible town. more info

Pitigliano - also known as Little Jerusalem: 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. more info

Bibbiena: 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. more info

Cetona Tuscany - amid the Olives and Cypresses of the Sienese Countryside: 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. more info

Gulf of Barati:

Here you find not only wonderful water that is calm even when the sea is rough but also Etruscan ruins nearby, and a medieval fortress up above.

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

Fiesole - a city in the archelogical digs: Fiesole has a life span the extends from before the Bronze age to the thriving artistic and historical city of today. more info

Montefioralle - the ancient headquaters to Greve in Chianti: 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. more info

Pergine - surrounded by top class vineyards is an extra plus.: Within a 10 km radius you will find three top class vineyards which allow visits for tasting, exploring and buying. more info

Chiusi, artefacts of an almost forgotten civilization: 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. more info

Pratovecchio, you've heard of Slow Food - how about Slow Città?: 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. more info

Montebenichi, a slice of yesteryear with small side streets and beautiful views: 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. more info

Subbiano - a country town with lots of opportunities to join the Italian social life:

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.

Bolgheri: 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. more info

Castagneto Carducci:

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:

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.

Santa Fiora:

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...

Bonassola, Cinque Terre, La Spezia:

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.

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Paciano on the Umbria Tuscan border - overlooking the two beautiful lakes of Central Tuscany - Chiusi and Trasimeno: 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. more info