The classic vintage Vespa is one of the most iconic symbols of Italy and it is one of the most popular ways of getting around in Tuscany. But what has made it such a popular means of transportation around this charming region?
Choose from a wide range of villas in Tuscany, none of which are too far from the nearest Vespa rental agency!
The Vespa is a compact scooter that travels well through narrow cobbled streets of Tuscan cities and towns. It’s cheap to fuel and safe to drive along winding roads and through narrow gaps.
Choose from a wide range of villas in Tuscany, none of which are too far from the nearest Vespa rental agency!
The Vespa is a compact scooter that travels well through narrow cobbled streets of Tuscan cities and towns. It’s cheap to fuel and safe to drive along winding roads and through narrow gaps.
The Vespa was invented in Tuscany in the town of Pontedera. A man called Enrico Piaggio came up with the clever idea of inventing a two wheeled vehicle that was cheap to produce and easy to operate. The name Vespa translates as ‘Wasp’ in English as it makes a distinctive sharp buzzing sound when it moves!
The Vespa was released to the public in 1946 and by the fifties it was fast becoming one of the most popular vehicles in Tuscany and by the sixties it was a national icon!
Its popularity worldwide sky rocketed when the classic film called ‘Roman Holiday’ starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck was released. Many scenes depicted the two of them riding around on a vintage Vespa through the streets of Rome.
The Vespa was released to the public in 1946 and by the fifties it was fast becoming one of the most popular vehicles in Tuscany and by the sixties it was a national icon!
Its popularity worldwide sky rocketed when the classic film called ‘Roman Holiday’ starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck was released. Many scenes depicted the two of them riding around on a vintage Vespa through the streets of Rome.
Tuscany is home to many excellent Vespa tours where tourists can travel in groups around towns with pre-arranged stops for lunch, snacks or cultural visits.
Why not stop off in the Vespa’s hometown of Pontedera where you can stroll around the fascinating museum here and observe a colourful display it this scooter’s evolution over the decades.
Book a Vespa to be waiting for you on your next arrival to Tuscany and breathe in the fresh air as you zoom around exploring this glorious region in style!
Why not stop off in the Vespa’s hometown of Pontedera where you can stroll around the fascinating museum here and observe a colourful display it this scooter’s evolution over the decades.
Book a Vespa to be waiting for you on your next arrival to Tuscany and breathe in the fresh air as you zoom around exploring this glorious region in style!
Photo credits
picture 1: RajatVash / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Rally180 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Zylinderkopf / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: RajatVash / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Rally180 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Zylinderkopf / CC BY-SA 3.0
