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If you bring a budding painter with you on vacation to Tuscany or if you book a villa in Florence, in particular, you’ll have no shortage of incredible and famous works of art to take in. If you are simply an art-lover yourself, you’ll have endless iconic pieces to tick of your bucket list. However, if you want to particularly impress and inspire any girls in your group or you simply want to seek out the rare examples of female artists among the countless famous men then you might find yourself a little stuck. There are works by these pioneering women to be found but to ensure you can add them to your itinerary, over the next few weeks we aim to highlight just a few of some of the must-see examples...

Today’s work by a female artist of the Renaissance that you should make a point see if you have booked a vacation rental in Florence, the birthplace of the movement, is...

Tick the main attractions off your bucket list or any of the things you’ve always wanted to see when you are staying in one of our villas in Tuscany – the great thing about the region is that it is easily travelled and day-trips can be readily planned – but don’t forget to soak up some of the region’s unique characteristics as well. 

Here’s what to see and do in Tuscany that is distinctly Tuscan beyond the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Uffizi, Michelangelo’s David, the Cathedrals, and the architectural gems...

If you love a sure thing when booking a villa in Tuscany then you’ll be glad to take note of this incredible properties that recently received 5-star reviews from our customers. From dreamy interiors to amazing amenities and ideal locations, these gems all offer something extra-special. Take note and book a perfect summer vacation rental in Tuscany this year...

Dreaming of a perfect trip to unwind in the Tuscan countryside? Want to wake to the famous rolling green hills of the region? To swim in a pool, soak in a hot tub, and relax in a sauna between days of exploring the famous attractions of the region? To savour long lazy meals and incredible glasses of Chianti al fresco? Then our rental, Villa L'elsa Beautiful Country Home With View is a perfect fit for a relaxing vacation rental in Tuscany! Sleeping up to 14 people comfortably in seven bedrooms with six bathrooms in a spacious house with traditional style in addition to all of the mod-cons and amenities that you could ask for, it has everything you could need to plan a dream escape in Tuscany...

Mattei Villa is one of our Exclusive Italian Villas Club listings and is a stunning, typically Tuscan stone villa with a terracotta roof, surrounded by the lush greenery of the famously pastoral Tuscan countryside. Located in San Casciano In Val Di Pesa, in the heart of Tuscany's Chianti region, the villa offers expansive views over olive groves, vineyards, woods, and country estates and is ideally positioned for both enjoying a peaceful escape in Tuscany and easy access to many of the region's most famous destinations and attractions. Sleeping 12 guests (plus a potential 4 additional guests) in six bedrooms, with six bathrooms, Mattei Villa boasts lovely grounds, a wonderful private pool, charming and cosy interiors, and all of the mod-cons you could need of a luxury villa in Tuscany!