Archive for 'Small Towns'

  

Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Terracotta statues in Impruneta
Spend a delightful few hours exploring the town of Impruneta in Florence province. This large busy commune has some splendid sights for tourists to explore and excellent hand crafted souvenirs to buy. Stay in a pretty vacation rental in Impruneta and explore this charming town for yourself.

Impruneta is well known for its superb production of terracotta which is made from reddish clay and hardened in a hot oven to create pots, vases and even statues. Begin your tour of Impruneta with a visit to the magnificently designed Sanctuary of Maria.     Read More
Posted in: Day Trips, Events, Localities, October, Small Towns

  

Wednesday, March 11, 2015
View of Collesalvetti
Stop off for a few hours in the charming town of Collesalvetti in Livorno province. It’s located further inland than a lot of other communes here and was founded on flattish ground.

Agriculture is a large part of the town’s economy but it also attracts a lot of trade for being the home of Europe’s largest self-storage facility!

Rent a villa in La Capannina which is located less than 15 kilometres from Collesalvetti and enjoy the best of what this area has to offer by way of culture and attractions.     Read More
Posted in: Day Trips, Localities, Small Towns

  

Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Campiglia Marittima View
Campiglia Marittima is a beautiful old town in Livorno province with several charming attractions for tourists to visit.

This pretty commune is still partly enveloped by the medieval town wall and would be well known for the Rocca San Silvestro nearby which dates back to the 8th century.

Stay in a luxury vacation rental in Campiglia Marittima with its own pool where you can relax and unwind after your interesting days of exploring Livorno province.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Museums & Galleries, Parks & Gardens, Small Towns, Spa, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, March 5, 2015
Piazza Medicea
If you’re wandering through the scenic province of Massa Carrara in Northwest Tuscany then be sure to spare a few hours to explore the charming walled town of Fivizzano! It was part of the Republic of Florence during the 15th century which helped it to get a steady foot in play for the important area of Lunigiana which was a thriving place of trade via land and sea.

There are lovely attractions to see during your visit to Fivizzano. Begin your tour in Piazza Medicea where there is a superbly designed fountain in the centre. Visit the intriguing Fivizzano museum of printing located inside Palazzo Fantoni Bononi which honours the ground breaking work of Jacopo da Fivizzano.     Read More
Posted in: Events, June, Localities, Small Towns

  

Thursday, March 5, 2015
View of Fosdinovo
Stop off for a day in the hilltop village of Fosdinovo, built upon a mountain overlooking the spectacular Tuscan coast in Massa Carrara province. From the Middle Ages onwards, Fosdinovo prospered thanks to the powerful Malaspina family who lived in a fortressed castle.

They established strong trading ties across sea and land and attracted business due to the castle’s proximity to the famous pilgrim route to Rome called Via Francigena.

Stay in a fabulous villa rental in Rometta, which is located only nine kilometres from Fosdinovo.     Read More
Posted in: Castles & Palaces, Localities, Small Towns, Tourist Attractions