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Tuscany has more than her fair share of famous, beloved, and iconic tourist attractions and destinations but which of these are also UNESCO World Heritage sites?

A title that indicates incredible cultural value, the absence of this accolade does not diminish an attraction but being awarded it does underscore the immense significance of a place. Attractions that are named UNESCO World Heritage sites are immediately considered, by many, to be unmissable. So, if you have booked your villa in Tuscany and you are wondering about the UNESCO World Heritage sites near you that you should check out during your trip, then read on to our definitive list to help you plan a dream vacation in Tuscany...

There are eight official UNESCO World Heritage sites in Tuscany:

Dante Alghieri is, without a doubt, Italy’s best-known writer and a massive figure in the history of literature whose influence is still felt today. He is most famous for his epic, “Divine Comedy”, a trilogy and tale that brings readers through hell and purgatory before ending up in heaven. This work is one of the defining pieces of literature throughout history and is beloved by many around the world. For the most die-hard fans who are also looking to enjoy a getaway in Florence, a visit to the Museum of the House of Dante Alighieri is a must. Just book a luxury villa in Florence and come explore this extraordinary attraction and artist for yourself...

One likely imagines South America when they think of alpacas as that is where they come from but these cute and fluffy creatures can also be found in petting zoos all over the world now. For example, Tuscany is home to a rather famous petting zoo with alpacas that visitors flock to from all over the region to enjoy the animals, taste some delicious food, and take in some stunning surroundings. So, if you book a villa in Florence and you are looking for an opportunity to explore the nearby and famously beautiful rolling green hills of the Chianti area of the Tuscan countryside while doing something that the whole family will enjoy, just head to the Valle degli Alpaca, or Valley of the Alpacas.

When it comes to vacation rentals in Tuscany, we always love villas with dreamy interiors and one of our most recent listings is a prime example of this. Villa della Regina is a stunning stone villa in the Orcia Valley with plush, stylish interiors that sleeps up to fifteen guests in seven bedrooms and bathrooms. Perfectly located in the gorgeous setting of the Orcia Valley for both peace and quiet and easy access to amazing destinations in Tuscany, Villa della Regina is also a prime example of a property that is made even more beautiful by the picture-perfect views that are framed by the windows throughout the house. An utterly magical place for a luxury escape in Tuscany, here is why we’re totally obsessed with Villa della Regina at the moment…

Cortona is one of Tuscany’s most magical and picturesque medieval hilltop towns. Considered the, “pearl,” of the Valdichiana, it is surrounded by the lush greenery of the valleys of this fertile and lovely part of the region, and overlooks some astounding landscapes. Within the ancient walls that enclose Cortona, the town itself is equally stunning and quintessentially Tuscan. This is the sort of place to come with very little plans in mind at all and to simply wander and soak it all in. So, browse our villas in Cortona and come explore this gorgeous part of Tuscany on your next vacation…