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Continuing on from our last article, in which we introduced some of the best cafés in Florence, here are some more locations that are a little younger, cooler, less dusty and historic but that still serve up great food and are perfect for sipping coffee and watching the world go by. Once you have found a luxury villa in Florence and are spending time exploring the city, dashing around from place to place, stop by one of these great locations for a little bit of peace and quiet.

5. Black Spring Bookshop

Black Spring Bookshop is not the type of place one would immediately imagine when thinking of Florence or fantasise about visiting as their holiday draws nearer and, yet, it is something special and well worth the visit. Just opened in 2014, it is a cool independent bookshop and coffee shop that is located in the quiet Via Camoldoli. Set in a beautifully lit space through an interior archway,

The Duomo di San Gimignano, also known as Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta (Collegiate Church of the Assumption of Mary),is a Roman Catholic Collegiate Church and the cathedral of San Gimignano. It is most famous for its incredible murals and paintings, which include works of famous artists such as Taddeo di Bartolo, Domenico Ghirlandaio and Lippo Memmi. In fact, the building is only one of many celebrated buildings that make up the ‘Historic Centre of San Gimignano’, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just find a luxury villa in San Gimignano and visit this amazing cathedral and the astounding historic centre in which it is located. There are few towns so picture-perfect as this and it is well worth exploring.

The last of our amazing romantic villas...

8. Torre Forese

Torre Forese is a charming tower dating back to the 14th century that has been tastefully restored, preserving its original architectural features. This apartment is set on different levels and offers beautiful frescoed interiors decorated with ancient pieces and antiques. Rich, warm and atmospheric, with lots of use of dark wood, plush fabrics and luxurious decorative elements, the place has a rather romantic atmosphere overall. The tower in which it is situated right in the centre of the medieval town of Figline Valdarno, just 30 km away from Florence, which has its own shops and restaurants to offer, as well as frequent trains for Rome and the rest of Italy. With two bedrooms, and sleeping up to four, this apartment will set you back just €139 per night.

Continuing on from our last post, here is the next batch of our "Ten of Our Most Romantic Villas In Tuscany".

4. Cosimo

Cosimo is a small, elegant and perfectly formed apartment, built for two, located in the heart of Florence. Situated on the third floor of an historical building in Piazza della Signoria, it is just few steps from the likes of the Palazzo Vecchio and Uffizi. Decorated in a classical Florentine style, it is comprised of a welcoming entrance, living room and kitchen area with high end appliances, a beautiful double bedroom, and elegant bathroom. A perfect balance between warm and luxurious, this apartment is ideally located to explore the city. With one bedroom and sleeping up to three, it is available from €154 per night.

With Valentine's Day coming up, you may have been inspired to think a little longer on your loved ones and about spending quality time together.

While cards and gifts and flowers are all well and good, nothing beats making memories that will never wilt, go out of date or break.

So, here are ten of our most romantic vacation rentals in Tuscany in which you can make those memories.