Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

Do you wish to embrace the heart and soul of Tuscany during your vacation here? Then check out many of these enchanting festivals and fairs across the region that lift community spirits to new heights and offer visitors a wonderful experience of colourful sights, sounds and smells.

Stay in a lavish luxury villa in Tuscany, awarded five stars for its beauty, views and amenities. Here you can relax in the warm sunshine after a few days of travelling around some thrilling Tuscan events!

If you’re here for a magical Christmas vacation in Tuscany then you’re sure to experience the ‘Befana' or 'La Festa dell' Epifania’ which is the ‘Feast of the Epiphany’ on the 6th of January.

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.

Book your stay at a picturesque villa rental in Sorano and experience the many attractions available in the surrounding area.

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.

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.

Continuing from our first article describing some of Tuscany’s finest spa towns, here we will share with you even more of these thermal hotspots! Stay at a gorgeous holiday rental in Bagni di Lucca or close to Equi Terme, two famous spa towns in Tuscany or check out some of the following hot spots!

Why not embark on a trail of spa towns like Gambassi Terme which is situated close to the famous pilgrim route, Via Francigena. This became a popular spa town where pilgrims would stop off at to bathe and revive themselves after much weary travelling.

Come to Cosa in south-western Tuscany to explore the remains of a Roman town here. Situated 110 metres above sea level, Cosa overlooks the beautiful coastline close to the scenic lagoon town of Orbetello.

Why not book into a glorious villa in Grosetto province and enjoy all that this southern area of Tuscany has to offer!

Many excavations have taken place here throughout the 20th century to uncover the Roman buildings left in ruins here. A clever street plan had been constructed here. There was a fair sized forum which would have been Cosa town square. Trading of food and goods would have taken place here between the townsfolk.