Archive for 'Localities'

  

Friday, February 6, 2015
View of Massa town
Situated beside the Apuan Alps in the Frigido River Valley is the thriving tourist town of Massa. This coastal town in Massa Carrara province is twinned with the marble excavation town of Carrara which is located right beside it.

Massa was and still is a thriving economy due to its proximity to the vast marble mines which were excavated for centuries.

Stay in a stunning villa with a swimming pool in Massa where you can experience the very finest of comfort and scenery after your thrilling days of exploration!     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Museums & Galleries, Tourist Attractions, Tuscan Coast

  

Wednesday, February 4, 2015
town of montevarchi
If you’re holidaying in Tuscany this year then why not add the quaint town of Montevarchi to your list of places to visit? It lies in Arezzo province and is believed to have first come into existence around the year 1100.

Book into a charming vacation rental in Montevarchi where you can relax and unwind after a few days of exploring this fascinating and scenic area of Tuscany.

It was founded close to an impressive fortified Benedictine monastery here which, in 1273, came under the rule of the powerful Medici family in Florence.     Read More
Posted in: Day Trips, Localities, Small Towns

  

Wednesday, February 4, 2015
view of pergine valdarno
Stop off for a day and/or night in the stunning town of Pergine Valdarno in Arezzo province and experience some lovely tourist attractions. Wine lovers would most certainly love a visit to Pergine Valdarno as it is listed on the popular ‘Wine Road Terre di Arezzo’ itinerary.

Pergine Valdarno is a hilltop town that comprises of little villages and hamlets that clustered together over the centuries. Close to other tourist towns like Laterina, Montevarchi, Civitella and Terranuova Bracciolini, Pergine Valdarno is a small yet beautiful place to walk around. It’s located 50 kilometres south-east of Florence and 15 kilometres west of Arezzo town.     Read More
Posted in: Day Trips, Localities, Small Towns

  

Wednesday, February 4, 2015
view of grosseto
Grosseto town is an enchanting commune in the heart of the Maremma area in southern Tuscany. Located only 14 kilometres from the coast, Grosseto is a big town with lots of cultural activities and attractions to entertain tourists. It’s situated on a flat plain and is filled with an interesting collection of religious civil and military buildings. A hexagonal wall envelops the historic centre of Grosseto.

Choose from a beautiful range of villas in the Grosseto area where you can spend a few days exploring all the treasures this southern part of Tuscany has to offer!     Read More
Posted in: Big Cities, Churches & Religious Buildings, Localities, Tourist Attractions

  

Wednesday, February 4, 2015
town of monticchiello di pienza
Monticchiello di Pienza is a quaint little village that makes up a district of the town of Pienza in Siena province. The tiny population of Monticchiello di Pienza amounts to just over two hundred inhabitants yet there is still plenty for tourists to do and see here.

Start off your visit to Monticchiello di Pienza with a walk around the Roman-Gothic style church of Saints Leonard and Christopher which overlooks the castle here. Monticchiello di Pienza is well known for its theatre productions which were created here by a man called Jerzy Grotowski.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Small Towns