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Tuscany is very famous for her endless incredible museums dotted in villages, towns, and cities all across the region. For art-lovers and those interested in learning more about fashion, history, science, and more alike, there will certainly be a museum to suit your tastes and interests. However, if you also happen to like a bargain or you’re looking for ways to make your budget go even further when you book your vacation with Tuscany Villas, then you might be interested in a ministerial decree that introduced an initiative allowing you to plan visits to museums in Tuscany for free each month.

Called Sunday at the Museum, this renewed initiative provides free admission to all state museums and archaeological areas as well as many cultural institutions and places on the first Sunday of each month starting once more from the 5th of November 2023. So, if you book your villa in Tuscany towards the beginning of the month, you’ll be able to avail of this amazing opportunity. 

If you are thinking ahead to your big 2024 vacation and you are considering a holiday rental in Tuscany then we would suggest browsing the villas with pools listed here on Tuscany Villas. Not only do these properties offer a perfect way to cool off during the hottest months of the year but they provide an ideal space for relaxation, having fun, making incredible memories, and much more besides. Particularly for those travelling with kids but also anyone who wants a great base from which to enjoy themselves and unwind, a villa with a pool in Tuscany has all that you could need from a vacation. 

Of all of Tuscany’s stunning spa towns with natural thermal waters (and there are quite a few truly gorgeous and remarkable examples), Montecatini Terme is among the most beautiful. Nestled in the Valdinievole area, not far from both Pistoia and Florence, this breathtaking spa town has long been one of Italy's foremost spa destinations, boasting its therapeutic thermal waters and a captivating blend of natural beauty and architectural charm.

Beyond the allure of its rejuvenating spas and thermal springs, Montecatini Terme offers a serene escape and surroundings that will refresh the eyes and soothe the soul including lush, verdant parks, an array of truly exquisite Art Nouveau buildings, and a plethora of delightful shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars – a perfect idyllic setting to welcome those seeking respite and relaxation. Browse our lovely villas in Montecatini Terme and come soak it all up for yourself!

Want to make the Holidays extra-special this year? Well, why not book one of our wonderful Tuscany Villas for the festive period? Set aside some proper quality time, get away from it all, make magical memories, and enjoy Tuscan Christmas scenery, traditions, and delicacies this year for an absolutely unforgettable Holiday season!

Not only does it offer you a chance to really enjoy quality time with the ones you love the most without any other distractions or responsibilities, a Christmas getaway in Tuscany also allows you to experience Christmas in Tuscany. Explore gorgeous Christmas markets like Florence’s famous Weihnachtsmarkt in Piazza Santa Croce with its German-style wooden huts and gorgeous Florentine surroundings by booking a vacation rental in Florence or head to the many smaller, regional Christmas markets that can be found in towns all throughout Tuscany over the festive period.

Considering booking a villa in Florence to tackle the wealth of incredible cultural gems and extraordinary art institutions in the city? Well, Florence is always a good idea and there is a truly endless list of amazing architectural gems, museums, works of art, gorgeous objects, historic locations, and more to discovered all around the city but what are the most famous galleries in Florence? What are the must-see art museums in Florence?

Some of the most famous galleries/museums in Florence include: