Tuscany is an incredible region that is full of things to see and do. Tourists flock to its endless museums, architectural gems, historic sites, restaurants, gelaterias and activities and all of these things have their own charms.
However, among all of the different attractions in Tuscany, seven have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the historic centre of Florence (initiated in 1982); the Cathedral square of Pisa (1987); the historical centre of San Gimignano (1990); the historical centre of Siena (1995); the historical centre of Pienza (1996); the Val d'Orcia (2004), and the Medici Villas and Gardens (2013).
These heavy hitters present a list of some key and iconic spots to visit in the region. If you are planning a trip to Tuscany, visits to any, or all, of these attractions would enrich your vacation.
However, among all of the different attractions in Tuscany, seven have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the historic centre of Florence (initiated in 1982); the Cathedral square of Pisa (1987); the historical centre of San Gimignano (1990); the historical centre of Siena (1995); the historical centre of Pienza (1996); the Val d'Orcia (2004), and the Medici Villas and Gardens (2013).
These heavy hitters present a list of some key and iconic spots to visit in the region. If you are planning a trip to Tuscany, visits to any, or all, of these attractions would enrich your vacation.
1. The Historic Centre Of Florence
The area designated the “Historic Centre of Florence” by UNESCO is part of quartiere 1 of the city and is deliniated by the 14th century wall circuit. This space is home to an incredible concentration of the city's most important cultural and historic gems including the Piazza del Duomo with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, flanked by Giotto's Campanile and facing the Baptistry of Saint John with the 'Gates of Paradise' by Lorenzo Ghiberti; the Palazzo Medici Riccardi by Michelozzo; the Basilica of Saint Lawrence by Filippo Brunelleschi, with its sacristies by Donatello and Michelangelo; the Museum of San Marco with masterpieces by Fra Angelico; the Accademia Gallery, which boasts works such as the David by Michelangelo; the Piazza della Santissima Annunziata with the Loggia of the Innocenti by Filippo Brunelleschi; the Palazzo Vecchio; the Uffizi Gallery; the Bargello Museum; the Basilica of the Holy Cross; the Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens; the Basilica of the Holy Spirit by Filippo Brunelleschi; the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine with its frescoes by Masolino, Masaccio and Filippino Lippi; and much more besides.
The area designated the “Historic Centre of Florence” by UNESCO is part of quartiere 1 of the city and is deliniated by the 14th century wall circuit. This space is home to an incredible concentration of the city's most important cultural and historic gems including the Piazza del Duomo with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, flanked by Giotto's Campanile and facing the Baptistry of Saint John with the 'Gates of Paradise' by Lorenzo Ghiberti; the Palazzo Medici Riccardi by Michelozzo; the Basilica of Saint Lawrence by Filippo Brunelleschi, with its sacristies by Donatello and Michelangelo; the Museum of San Marco with masterpieces by Fra Angelico; the Accademia Gallery, which boasts works such as the David by Michelangelo; the Piazza della Santissima Annunziata with the Loggia of the Innocenti by Filippo Brunelleschi; the Palazzo Vecchio; the Uffizi Gallery; the Bargello Museum; the Basilica of the Holy Cross; the Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens; the Basilica of the Holy Spirit by Filippo Brunelleschi; the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine with its frescoes by Masolino, Masaccio and Filippino Lippi; and much more besides.
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2. The Cathedral Square Of Pisa
The Piazza del Duomo, or Cathedral Square of Pisa, also known as the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), is a walled 8.87-hectare area located in Pisa and is acknowledged as an important center of European medieval art. Considered one of the finest architectural complexes in the world, it is occupied by four great religious buildings: Pisa's Cathedral, the Baptistry, the Campanile, and the Camposanto Monumentale (Monumental Cemetery, as well as several other buildings. While the Leaning Tower of Pisa is the sight that attracts most to the city, this complex of buildings right next to it is extraordinary and should not be missed! Just find a luxury villa in Pisa and swing by.
For the next attractions on the list, be sure to read on to the following posts in this series.
2. The Cathedral Square Of Pisa
The Piazza del Duomo, or Cathedral Square of Pisa, also known as the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), is a walled 8.87-hectare area located in Pisa and is acknowledged as an important center of European medieval art. Considered one of the finest architectural complexes in the world, it is occupied by four great religious buildings: Pisa's Cathedral, the Baptistry, the Campanile, and the Camposanto Monumentale (Monumental Cemetery, as well as several other buildings. While the Leaning Tower of Pisa is the sight that attracts most to the city, this complex of buildings right next to it is extraordinary and should not be missed! Just find a luxury villa in Pisa and swing by.
For the next attractions on the list, be sure to read on to the following posts in this series.
