Archive for 'Localities'

  

Thursday, April 17, 2014
view of pienza
The scenic hilltop town of Pienza in Val d’Orcia in Tuscany is home to a prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site award for its historic centre. Tourists would thoroughly enjoy a day or two spent in this welcoming community, meaning around its ancient buildings and learning more about its thrilling history.

Stay at a peaceful holiday rental in Pienza where you can relax and unwind after a few days of exploring the area.

Close to the towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, Pienza is included as part of Val D’Orcia’s award of being a UNESCO World Heritage Landscape and no wonder!     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Orcia Valley, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites

  

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
siena main square
Siena is one of the most popular tourist attractions in all of Tuscany; especially its UNESCO awarded historical centre. This exciting city is filled with a wonderful collection of interesting museums, fine old buildings, art galleries, artistic monuments and much more!

Taste the exquisite local cuisine while you’re passing through; savour delicious sweet treats along with a cup of strong coffee to refresh after a morning of delightful tourist explorations! Stay in a comfortable vacation villa in Siena, either within the confines of the city or the surrounding countryside where you can easily commute in and out for the day.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Must See Attractions, Siena, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites

  

Tuesday, April 15, 2014
San Gimignano view
Tourists would delight in a visit to the marvellous medieval town of San Gimignano. Even from a distance, visitors will see that this walled hilltop town has something unique to offer! San Gimignano, in Tuscany’s Siena province is nicknamed ‘The Town of Fine Towers’. Today the town has managed to preserve fourteen of what was believed to have been originally 72 towers in total during the late medieval period!

Why not stay in a gorgeous villa in San Gimignano where you can visit the town itself and other attractions in this picturesque part of Tuscany!     Read More
Posted in: Localities, San Gimignano, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites

  

Tuesday, April 15, 2014
View of San Lorenzo
Borgo San Lorenzo is a pretty little town in Tuscany, situated in the province of Florence. It’s close to the other cosy Tuscan towns of Fiesole, Scarperia, Vicchio and Marradi. Tourists are sure to love a morning or afternoon strolling around this old town that is believed to be of Etruscan origin. Why not stay in Florence city itself, only thirty kilometres away.

You could relax in a beautiful apartment in Florence where you can enjoy all the Renaissance treasures and monuments it has to offer. Then escape from all the noise and people by coming to Borgo San Lorenzo and neighbouring settlements for a day of touring!     Read More
Posted in: Churches & Religious Buildings, Day Trips, Florence, Localities, Tourist Attractions

  

Monday, April 14, 2014
Scarperia
In the province of Florence in Tuscany, 25 kilometres North-east of Florence city is the charming town of Scarperia. This fascinating place is located close to other towns of interest such as Barberino di Mugello, Borgo San Lorenzo and Firenzuola to name but a few.

A tour around some of these places could make up a superb day tour of the Florence area and is guaranteed to be an enriching tourist experience!

Stay in a luxury villa in Florence where you can easily commute to Scarperia via train, car or bus.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Mugello, Museums & Galleries, Tourist Attractions