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Tuscany among history art and nature![]() Tuscany is the land where history, art and nature come together in one perfect harmony that makes of this region and its population one of the most unique places in the world. Fulfil a trip in Tuscany allows to visit city of arts, Middle-Age villages, monuments, museums, the most famous art-works in the world, enjoying at the same time the fabulous nature that dominates the whole region of Tuscany. We pass by landscapes created by human and nature, lustful and wild mountains that alternate large, uncontaminated and stunning beaches, cliffs and islands. The hospitality of Tuscan people, that acquired a strong cultural and linguistic identity by living in this wonderful environment, is another important plus-point. Thinking about all this beauty, a holiday in Tuscany, is an experience that can't be lost in ones live. Places and cities in Tuscany.Describe the artistic story and in particular the numerous cities and historical places, is a very difficult, let's say an almost impossible task to do. As we would say in Italy: it's like trying to put the whole see in one bottle.Treasures of arts are everywhere in Tuscany!!!! In perfect harmony with the surrounding nature, the cities of Art in Tuscany offer a historical and artistic heritage absolutely exceptional, and difficult to find in other regions of Italy. Walking through the streets of the cities and Middle-Age village is like going back in time. All artistic beauties in Tuscany, historical palaces, churches, monuments, without talking about the beautiful squares and museums, remember not only the glorious past of our region, but also the stories and events that made of Tuscany the cradle of Italian civility and culture. ![]() Florence, a real open-sky museum, universally known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, charms every time every visitor with its wonders of Renaissance architecture, the masterpieces in the 'Galleria degli Uffizi', or the 'Galleria dell'Academia'. Siena, city of the 'Palio', is a wonderful example of Middle-Age architecture with its shell-shaped main square 'Piazza del Campo' and its 200's and 300's pictorial art. Pisa, world famous for the 'Piazza Miracoli' with its pending tower and magnificent cathedral. Pistoia, with the charming square 'Piazza del duomo' and its churches. Lucca that preciously and perfectly preserved its 500's city walls. Arezzo and its ancient old goldsmith tradition. On the top of the hills dominate the Middle-Age villages: ancient fortified cities, small pearls of history have been preserved in time by careful and passionate attention. The towers of San Gimignano, the walls of Monteriggioni, the tuff land of Volterra and its quarries of alabaster... and yet, Certaldo, the city of Boccaccio, Massa Marittima one step away from the beach, San Galgano and the sword in the rock. Fascinating and mysterious places where every corner hides artistic treasures and an absolute unique culture. Nature and the environment in TuscanyTuscany is a harmonious ensemble of unexpected landscapes. Nature appears in huge mountains, winding hills and fabulous beaches lapped by transparent water. Tuscany is characterized by fascinating mountains that are the perfect destination for who's keen on trekking and alpinism in spring and summer time.While in winter time these mountains has beautiful snowed slopes for ski lovers. ![]() To the north are the mountains of Pistoia characterized by lush greenery and famous for ski resorts and winter trails for summer hiking destination, and the Apuan Alps, famous for its white marble quarries characterized by rugged mountain peaks that overlook deep valleys covered with chestnut and oaks. The Amiata is a natural paradise covered with beautiful forests that protect a valuable wildlife including deer, roe deer, chamois and wolves. The rolling hills adorned with vineyards and olive trees, towering cypress trees on the sides of picturesque dirt roads that lead to isolated houses, beautiful landscapes tinged with warm colors of the Crete Senesi: This is the magic of the Tuscan countryside that can not be told but only lived. Nature and Environment in Tuscany: the sweet fragrance of the sea The Tuscan coast is a paradise for beach lovers and nature. Here the colors and scents of the Mediterranean surround beautiful bays and coves hidden by towering cliffs and beautiful beaches from which, on a clear day, you can see the outlines of the Tuscan Archipelago. The pearl of the Tuscan archipelago is Elba Island, a natural paradise that merges itself a crystalline sea waters and stunning unspoilt destination for hikers from around the world. |
Island of Elba![]() Elba is the largest of the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago (Pianosa, Capraia, Gorgona, Montecristo, Giglio and Giannutri) and together these form the park of the Tuscan archipelago. Elba is a paradise where natural beauty and wonder of the coastal seabed joins a sumptuous nature mainly mountainous landscape that contributes to making one of Elba's most beautiful natural spectacles in the world. It 'a popular destination for lovers of sea and seabed, of those who love hiking on foot or by bike. ![]() The climate of the island has mostly Mediterranean characteristics, except for the mountain huts where winters tend to be moderately cold. Rainfall is concentrated in autumn and appear to be fairly small.
The island is divided into eight municipalities: Portoferraio (the largest city) Campo in Elba, Portoferraio, Marciana, Marciana Marina, Porto Azzurro and Rio Marina and RioElba, for a total of about thirty thousand inhabitants, which increase considerably during the summer. Visit the page of our |
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