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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!

Situated in the province of Grosseto in Tuscany is the pretty little town of Capalbio. This lovely tourist attraction is also close to other welcoming towns like Manciano and Orbetello.

Why not stay in a beautiful vacation rental in Capalbio where you can relax after a few thrilling days of exploring all the area has to offer? There are several holiday villas to choose from to suit every taste and budget!

This medieval town is the most south western municipality in Tuscany, close to the border with the region of Latium. Its origins are believed to date back as far as 806AD.

There are intriguing bronze tombs here which provided local historians and archaeologists with a wealth of information that visitors can learn about in great detail when they come here.

Manciano is a beautiful town in the south of Grosseto province. It’s situated only eighteen kilometres south west of the gorgeous town of Pitigliano and forty kilometres from Orbetello.

Perhaps a mesmerising stay in a villa rental in Manciano with private pool is just the treat you and your family are looking for this summer.

This paradise is the perfect base from which you can embark on your exciting explorations of the surrounding area.

Only seven kilometres north of Florence, is the charming old town of Fiesole! It Sits on a hilltop overlooking the Arno and Mugnone valleys and resonates a peaceful and pleasant ambience to all those who visit it. You can even see the city of Florence from here!

Why not choose from a beautiful array of villas in the Florence area where you can enjoy a few days of exploring towns like Fiesole and easily commute into Florence city to explore its treasures!


Fiesole is home to many interesting archaeological sites and proudly displays many breath taking artworks dating from Renaissance to Medieval times. The town is believed to be of Etruscan origin and grew to become one of the most important guard towns of Florence through the centuries.

The rich and powerful dynasty, the Medici Family particularly loved it here and had many fine villas and decorative gardens built for their leisure time away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Aulla is a stunning little place that was once an important stronghold that guarded the roads leading to Lucca city, Cisa pass and Liguria. It was a defence stronghold in its day, complete with fortress walls built in a military Renaissance style. Tourists will love the charming beauty and tranquillity of this special place.

Those wishing to stay in the area for a few days of exploration have a fine choice of holiday rentals in Fivizzano to choose from, only a few kilometres away from Aulla.

It’s close to the famous pilgrim pathway that leads all the way to Rome called Via Francigena.