Any tourists coming to Tuscany on holidays who enjoy learning about history and legends have come to the right place; this region is brimming with exciting tales of forbidden love, bloody murders and everything in between! All of the places and legends mentioned here and in related articles have a wealth of tuscan villa rentals to suit every taste and budget ; from Florence to Poppi and Monteriggioni to Murlo.
Visit the haunting legend that surrounds the Ponte Della Maddalena, also known as the devil’s bridge that crosses the River Serchio near Lucca city in Tuscany. This related article will tell you all you need to know before you go there.
Visit the haunting legend that surrounds the Ponte Della Maddalena, also known as the devil’s bridge that crosses the River Serchio near Lucca city in Tuscany. This related article will tell you all you need to know before you go there.
Or take a day to explore the majestic ruins of San Galgano Abbey that’s situated less than forty kilometres from the city of Siena. It is here that the famous legend of The Sword in the Stone is said to have originated, in a small church on a hill beside this beautiful site. The following article explains the intriguing story behind it.
Learn about the tragic love story that occurred at Vincigliata castle near Florence between two young lovers who were torn apart by their rival families, or head to the area of Murlo outside Siena to Crevole castle where you’ll hear the story of the ghost of a fearsome bishop who once led troops to war here.
Many have claimed to have heard his howling cries to this day as his tormented soul searches for what can’t be found!
Learn about the tragic love story that occurred at Vincigliata castle near Florence between two young lovers who were torn apart by their rival families, or head to the area of Murlo outside Siena to Crevole castle where you’ll hear the story of the ghost of a fearsome bishop who once led troops to war here.
Many have claimed to have heard his howling cries to this day as his tormented soul searches for what can’t be found!
If you’re passing through the city of Lucca, it would be worthwhile to stop by the Palazzo Mansi where you’ll learn about the legend of Lucida Mansi, a beautiful young woman whose foolish vanity cost her an eternity in Hell!
Or travel to the magnificent hilltop town of Volterra where the brutal witch trial took place of a young innocent girl called Elena da Travale. There is also a museum here of gruesome medieval torture devices that would have been used at this time to terrorise poor Elena into confessing to crimes she didn’t commit.
Some of these legendary tales, along with other related articles have earned themselves a dedicated episode of a famous Italian documentary that visually describes the most interesting legends in Tuscany and can be explored via this link,
So for inspiration in planning a thrilling holiday tour around Tuscany, read through these exciting tales and decide where you’d like to visit along your travels!
Or travel to the magnificent hilltop town of Volterra where the brutal witch trial took place of a young innocent girl called Elena da Travale. There is also a museum here of gruesome medieval torture devices that would have been used at this time to terrorise poor Elena into confessing to crimes she didn’t commit.
Some of these legendary tales, along with other related articles have earned themselves a dedicated episode of a famous Italian documentary that visually describes the most interesting legends in Tuscany and can be explored via this link,
So for inspiration in planning a thrilling holiday tour around Tuscany, read through these exciting tales and decide where you’d like to visit along your travels!