Lucca

In its historic centre, important mediaeval churches, the imposing Renaissance walls that encircle it, and which are a kind of long elevated garden, the 18th-century patrician palaces and the large 19th-century squares, avenues and alleyways full of beautiful shops and places where the pace of life is always relaxed, coexist in total harmony.

Chianti, the area of rolling hills stretching between Florence and Siena, Arezzo and the hills of Pisa, has long been considered the “heart of Tuscany”. Its splendid landscape is dotted with dense vineyards, chestnut forests, oaks and maples, attractive medieval villages, romantic castles and charming colonial farmhouses. It is also the birthplace of one of the world’s most famous red wines: Chianti.

The Via Francigena in Tuscany takes travellers through a number of villages, towns and cities rich in art and history, often almost unchanged over time and set in extraordinary landscapes: 5 places you shouldn't miss along the way.

As soon as you find a street vendor selling street food, you’re in luck! The traditional food of this region is sure to tickle your taste buds, as the Tuscans themselves, the first fans of these delicacies sold on every street corner, can vouch for. Here are some that you absolutely must try.

Tuscany, the pearl of central Italy on the beautiful Tyrrhenian coast, is a trove of unique historical treasures: from cities of art to picturesque villages, breathtaking panoramas, pastoral countryside and magnificent islands. Rich and surprising, Tuscany can enchant like few other places can.

For centuries, Tuscany has charmed any "outsiders" with its timeless beauty, which in full display in the images, films, photo galleries and social profiles across the world, is known to travelers everywhere. Landscapes that are a parade of hills, valleys, and highlands all the way to the sea, ever changing with the changing of the seasons, passing from the triumph of summer and the immense expanses of sunflower fields everywhere, to the warm shades of autumn, when the leaves bring in their romantic, melancholic tones. Our tour in the discovery of the wonders of Tuscany can only start from Florence: a couple of days in the city of Dante are a must, there are so many things to do and see. After having filled the spirit with the beauty of Florence, you are ready to discover the Tuscany of villages, vineyards, countryside, and the many DOC and IGP products that you will meet along the way.