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If you’re wandering through the scenic province of Massa Carrara in Northwest Tuscany then be sure to spare a few hours to explore the charming walled town of Fivizzano! It was part of the Republic of Florence during the 15th century which helped it to get a steady foot in play for the important area of Lunigiana which was a thriving place of trade via land and sea.

There are lovely attractions to see during your visit to Fivizzano. Begin your tour in Piazza Medicea where there is a superbly designed fountain in the centre. Visit the intriguing Fivizzano museum of printing located inside Palazzo Fantoni Bononi which honours the ground breaking work of Jacopo da Fivizzano.

If you’re holidaying in Tuscany around the 16th of June this year then book into a stunning beautiful rental accommodation in the Pisa area and witness a magical event called the ‘Luminara of San Ranieri’ in Pisa city!

As the sun sets over Pisa, a new light emerges… the city is beautifully lit up by hundreds of thousands of candles to commemorate the city’s Patron Saint, San Ranieri. The tradition is believed to have originated around 1688 when a simple urn containing the ashes of San Ranieri in a local cathedral were transferred to a more decorative modern urn by order of the Grand Duke of Tuscany.


A procession of faithful Christians with candles walked along with the urn’s transfer as a mark of respect. This sparked the illumination festival which transforms the city of Pisa into a glittering paradise!

Special white wooden frames are attached to the frames of Pisa’s building windows, bridges, churches and street lamps, and are lit up by small glass lamps of burning candles or oil called ‘lumini’ to illuminate their architectural magnificence. One of the most mesmerising traditions of Pisa during this celebration is to place floating lit candles in the River Arno which flows through the city.

Go on a wonderful day trip to the quaint town of Marradi in Tuscany and enjoy all the sights and attractions it has to offer.

It’s situated around 45 kilometres north east of Florence and lies close to other lovely towns worth visiting called Palazzuolo sul Senio and Borgo San Lorenzo.

Stay in a charming villa in Mugello with a swimming pool where you can explore Marradi and other superb towns, villages and attractions in this picturesque area of Tuscany.

Bibbona is a stunning town in the Livorno province of Tuscany tucked into the picturesque Val di Cecina. This popular seaside resort has four kilometres of white sandy beaches overlooking the pristine Tuscan coast.

Book into a beautiful villa in Mannaione, only a few kilometres from Bibbona where you can enjoy the many sights and attractions in this coastal part of Tuscany.

Tourists with a passion for nature would thoroughly enjoy a few days in Bibbona as right beside the town is a scenic network of forests and hilly walkways to explore. The stone paved historic town centre of Bibbona is beautifully preserved.

Visit the charming old town of San Miniato in Pisa which is built across three little hills. Not to be confused with San Miniato al Monte in Florence which is 40 kilometres in a north-east direction, this town was once situated along Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrim path.

Book into a charming villa in Santa Croce Sull'arno which is only a short distance from San Miniato. Here you can easily explore San Miniato and other lovely communes in the area.

Situated in the lower Arno Valley, the medieval town of San Miniato is tucked right in the heart of Tuscany and showcases all that is authentic and appealing about this popular region.