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July is a magnificent month to spend in Tuscany as many festivals take place here during this time of the summer! The first date of the Palio di Siena takes place here on the 2nd July in the city and the second takes place on the 16th August. The entire Piazza del Campo in the city centre is covered in sand and prepared for the high speed horse racing that will take place around it. The different districts of Siena or the contrade each dress in their area colours and ready themselves to race towards victory.

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A town once enveloped by the cork forests that filled the hills around it, Suvereto is indeed a wonderful Orange Flag town to visit! This town is not only revered as a cultural hotspot thanks to its Orange Flag award, it’s also well known as being a loyal advocate of traditional Italian Slow Food and Slow Living traditions.

Also famous for its olive oil and wine, Suvereto is definitely a place to visit if you love your food and want to try exciting new flavours and recipes! Stay in a pretty vacation rental in Suvereto and experience a wonderful tourist experience

Visit the picturesque town of Sorano, a medieval hilltop settlement built from volcanic rock and overlooking the River Lente in Grosseto province. Born of Etruscan origins, Sorano is an interesting town with several interesting attractions to offer tourists.

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Begin your day of discovery in Sorano by visiting the impressive Orsini castle. This 14th century fortress is considered a very important example of Renaissance military architecture at its finest. Walk around its two giant bastions, sealed with tall thick walls.

Set in the lovely Maremma area of Grosseto is the unusual town of Pitigliano. Nicknamed ‘Little Jerusalem’ for the large volume of Jewish inhabitants who once lived here, Pitigliano has strong ties with this race which is well documented for tourists to learn about on their visit here.

The Jewish community have been here so long that much of their culture has been woven through with Italian traditions. Visit the stunning 16th century synagogue and other interesting religious buildings in Pitigliano as well as quite a number of artisan shops and stalls.

Tucked into the province of Lucca in Tuscany is the charming little town of Borgo a Mozzano. This peaceful riverside town is most famous for the impressive arched bridge that crosses the River Serchio here. Known by two names, the first is Ponte della Maddalena which translates as the bridge of Mary Magdalene. The second name has a much darker association as it is called Ponte del Diavolo meaning Devil’s Bridge.

Stay in a delightful vacation rental in the Borgo a Mozzano area where you can explore all the attractions of this peaceful place.