Tuscany to love

Tuscany is dreaming! Between the sunflower fields and the rows of vines, the paths lined with cypress invite to slow walks. Here are five idyllic places to visit in love.

Discover Florence

Capital of Tuscany, Florence reveals priceless riches, from the exuberant palaces bequeathed by wealthy patrons who once traded to the masterpieces of the great masters of the Renaissance who populate its renowned galleries. On the banks of the River Arno, the river that divides Tuscany from east to west, luxurious boutiques sit alongside humble artisans’ workshops, all guardians of know-how handed down from generation to generation over the centuries. Do not miss the calm and charm of the residential suburbs beyond the alleys of the popular Oltrarno district, located on the left bank of the stream from which it takes its name.

 

Savor the best Tuscan wines

Recognized for its modern blend wines and controlled designation of origin, Tuscany has a remarkable concentration of wine growers. The Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Vernaccia di San Gimignano are just some of the emblematic wines from its fertile valleys. During a stay in Tuscany, it is essential to stop in the most beautiful vineyards of Chianti, where the winding roads on the slopes of the picturesque hills and their greenery compose some of the most beautiful postcards of Tuscany.

Walking the hills of Chianti

In the shade of the great oaks and chestnut trees, or along the iconic cypress paths, this rural region is a must for a trip to Tuscany. Long land of conflict between Siena and Florence, the Chianti now enjoys a tranquility appreciated by visitors come to see the wealth of its medieval villages, castles and gourmet addresses, not to mention its historic cellars where you savor among the best cuvées of the planet. Discovering the region on the back of the legendary Vespa motorcycle will remain a long-lasting experience in your memory, or flying in a hot air balloon at sunrise is an experience you will not soon forget! Fly over vineyards, valleys and villages, before landing for a lunch on the grass accompanied by Prosecco!

 

Discover Pisa

The Leaning tower of Pisa is one of the places of interest of Pisa but the city is not limited to that. On the same square as the tower of Pisa, the Piazza del Duomo (also called Piazza dei Miracoli), is the cathedral of Pisa and the baptistery. Even though the vast majority of tourists visiting Pisa are confined to Piazza del Duomo, visiting Pisa is not all that. Visiting Pisa is also taking the time to stroll through the colorful streets of the historic center.
The banks of the Arno are just among my favorite places in Pisa. The colorful houses, bridges and reflections in the Arno make it a beautiful place. Take the time to go up the banks of the Arno!
In the historic center of Pisa, we find the typical architecture of Italy and often very colorful buildings. Without necessarily having a well-defined objective, take the time to walk there, to lose yourself in these alive and colored lanes. Here are some places to see:

– piazza delle Vettovaglie, very lively, especially during market days
– The Museum of the ancient Roman ships
– piazza dei Cavalieri, certainly one of the most famous squares of Pisa after the piazza dei Miracoli
– the very pretty chiesa di San Zeno
– the Borgo Stretto and its arcades, one of the most commercial streets of Pisa

You can discover all these places by strolling through the alleys of the center of Pisa.

Stroll in a medieval village

Let the story come to life before your eyes! Frozen in another era, cities like Volterra, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano and Cortona have been surprisingly well preserved since the Middle Ages. In the shade of the tower houses of wealthy bourgeois families who once fought a war of power, San Gimignano remains the most visited, and charming narrow streets of Volterra or Cortona will charm you just as much. Between the bastions of the medieval ramparts of Monteriggioni, you will appreciate the simplicity of the constructions of yesteryear that have survived over the centuries and helped to create the Tuscany of today.

 

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