Archive for 'Curiosities'

  

Wednesday, November 26, 2014
View of Siena city
Siena, a city of artistic brilliance at every turn! But there are 12 artistic sites here that you may not have heard of which are most certainly worth a visit on your next vacation to Tuscany! The ‘Tempo Zulu’ was a fantastic art project founded in 2004 where 12 well known contemporary artists were asked to leave their mark on the city in a subtle yet fascinating way.

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa in Siena where you can look for these artworks and many other attractions in the city itself.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Localities, Siena

  

Tuesday, November 11, 2014
car rental tuscany
If you’re thinking of renting a car to tour around Tuscany on your next vacation here then check out these great tips to ensure you zoom around with ease!

First and foremost, it’s required to bring along an international driving permit which is a translated version of your driving licence.

Choose from a gorgeous range of three bedroom villas in Tuscany which can easily accommodate families coming here for a vacation.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Curiosities, Driving, Travel Tips

  

Friday, October 31, 2014
Duomo of Lucca
If you are an appreciator of great beauty and architecture then a visit to the spectacular cathedral in Lucca would be a wonderful sight to behold! The building of the San Martino cathedral began in 1063.

Ornate additions were made over the next few hundred years which turned Lucca cathedral into one of the most beautiful religious buildings in all of Tuscany.

Choose from a lovely range of villas in Lucca to relax in after several days of exploring all the treasures this city and province have to offer!

The tomb of Ilaria del Carretto lies within the duomo which was sculpted by Jacopo della Quercia and the painting titled Madonna and Child with Saints Peter, Clement, Paul and Sebastian by Domenico Ghirlandaio.

Gaze upon the beautifully sculpted wooden crucifix called the ‘Volto Santo’ which is housed within an orthogonally shaped marble chapel within the duomo.     Read More
Posted in: Churches & Religious Buildings, Curiosities, Legends, Localities, Lucca, Tourist Attractions

  

Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Lake Massaciuccoli view
If you’re a big fan of taking strong photographs then here are some stunning spots in Tuscany to check out during your vacation here. Choose from a huge range of luxury vacation villas in Tuscany to base your photographic themed trip of the region!

Head to Versilia and specifically the arched jetty beside Villa Ginori beside Massaciuccoli Lake. The famous Italian opera composer Giacomo Puccini used to travel back and forth across the lake from villa Ginori to Torre del Lago during his years living here.

In the summer months be sure to make a trip to the charming village of Villanova close to Montelupo Fiorentino and Montespertoli.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Curiosities, Photography

  

Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Old stairway in Toiano
Bring some life back to the abandoned ghost village of Toiano in the Pisa province of Tuscany on your next vacation here. Despite a complete lack of running services here such as shops, restaurants and hotels, Toiano still attracts quite a lot of tourists dues to its eerie charm as a place now standing still in time.

Choose from a lovely range of holiday villas in Pisa where you can relax and unwind after a day of exploring the province's attractions, including Toiano.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Localities, Small Towns, Tourist Attractions