Archive for 'Localities'

  

Larciano town
The picturesque walled town of Larciano is the perfect spot for tourists to come and explore for a few hours! Situated on a hilltop in the Pistoia province of Tuscany, this ancient town, complete with its very own castle has so much to offer by way of history and culture.

Close to the towns of Cecina, Montecatini, Monsummano and Montalbano, this little town would be an ideal stop off point on a day trail of the Valdinievole area .

Stay in a gorgeous villa in Borgo San Lorenzo with great customer reviews which is close to Larciano. Admire the stunning views that surround this lavish holiday rental and enjoy exploring the surroundings for a few days.     Read More

  

aerial view of capalbio
Less than seven kilometres from Capalbio is the lovely little village of Vallerana. This welcoming little haven is a walled community, sitting on top of a hill, surrounded by nature.

It would only take a few hours to explore this place in its entirety but tourists would be guaranteed of a heart warming experience!

Why not treat yourself to a stay in a vacation villa with pool in Capalbio? Relax by the gorgeous swimming pool here and watch a stunning sunset after a few days of exploring this scenic area!     Read More

  

Ancient gate in Pescia Fiorentina
Close to the town of Capalbio in the Grosseto province of Tuscany is Pescia Fiorentina. This quaint little town was once at the very centre of a thriving economy in Tuscany during the 15th and 16th centuries.

The Maremma area of Grosetto was a busy steel industry that employed many thousands of people and earned itself a proud reputation.

Tourists could enjoy a superb exploration of the area by staying at a stunning holiday villa rental in Capalbio!

This would be the perfect place to take your family or friends for an unforgettable holiday! From here, head out for the day to see the welcoming towns of Capalbio and Pescia Fiorentina!     Read More

  

view of marsiliana
Marsiliana village is part of the municipality of Manciano which lies in the heart of the Maremma area of Tuscany. Despite its small size, Marsiliana has been quite a popular tourist attraction because of its welcoming charm and interesting ancient monuments.

It was the site of a major archaeological discovery in 1908. An extensive collection of Etruscan tombs were unearthed and provided historical experts with a wealth of information about this once thriving civilisation and their burial customs.

Named the Necropolis of Banditella, visitors today can see some of them which are essentially graves surrounded by stone circles.     Read More

  

The famous Tarot garden Garavicchio
Garavicchio is a small medieval village in the province of Grosseto that is certainly worth a visit if you’re in the area on your next Tuscany holiday!

Situated approximately one hundred kilometres from the city of Rome, Garavicchio is probably most famous for its unusual theme park, the Tarot Card Garden!

Tourists have a wide choice of gorgeous vacation rentals in the Maremma area of Tuscany to choose from.

This unusual forested area is dotted with twenty two large and highly coloured sculptures which were inspired by mystical Tarot symbols.

This fascinating garden of artistic beauty was created by an artist called Niki de Saint Phalle and is certainly unlike anything you’ve ever seen!     Read More