Archive for 'Localities'

  

Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Christmas lights and decorations
Christmas markets are one of the best things about Christmas. They offer a single place to eat delicious foods, warm up your hands with lovely hot drinks, take in a vibrant Christmassy atmosphere, buy gifts, hear festive music and have fun with family or friends. Luckily, Tuscany has plenty of Christmas markets to choose from. In fact, most towns will have some sort of market over the holiday period but we've decided to round up some of the best so you can pencil them into your schedule if you are spending Christmas in Tuscany this year.

One of the most famous Christmas markets in Tuscany is the Weihnachtsmarkt, located in piazza Santa Croce in Florence. Named for, and based on, the style of Christmas markets you can find in Germany, it offers everything you would want from a typical festive market, all with a distinctive Tuscan twist on the model. Running from the 2nd of December until the 20th 2016, just drop by and browse the gifts and crafts or try to food, beer and mulled wine from all over Europe in the scenic setting of Florence's most beautiful piazzas.     Read More
Posted in: December, Events, Florence, Food and Wine, Localities, Products & Specialities, Tourist Attractions

  

Monday, December 5, 2016
Arboring
If you are planning a visit to Florence between April and November and are looking to fill up an itinerary, you might consider looking into attractions that are a little off the beaten track and more varied. Typical itineraries of the area focus largely on culture, art and food and, while these are things that are key to any Tuscan visit, it is not all that the region has to offer.

In fact, there are many surprising adventures to be had in Tuscany. Just find a luxury villa in Florence and spend a few days of your trip trying out some of the more unexpected activities that are boasted by the city and the area around it.

One such option is a trip to Il Gigante Adventure Park.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Countryside, Florence, Localities, Parks & Gardens, Tourist Attractions, Water & Amusement Parks

  

Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Skull
Once you have found the perfect luxury villa in Pisa and are planning your next visit, you will probably do some research into things to see and do while you are there.

In a city with such a famous and iconic monument, other sights and attractions can sometimes get overlooked. Such attractions are devoid of the long lines and crowds of tourists and allow you to have a completely different experience of the city to the one that most people.

One attraction that is a perfect example of this is the Museum of Human Anatomy, which is housed in the Medical School of Pisa. Pisa was one of the first university towns to be provided with an anatomy school and began with the support of Cosimo I dei Medici, who had an anatomical theatre built in the Via della Sapienza.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Museums & Galleries, Pisa, Tourist Attractions

  

Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Griffon Vulture
The Zoological Gardens of Pistoia, or the Zoo of Pistoia, is a 7-hectare space that is home to more than 400 animal species and is a special place that allows visitors to get to know the animals, while teaching us about the different ways to protect the animals and how to respect the planet.

Its importance as a place of education and conservation and its impressive scale (that is continually increasing in size) mean that it is one of the most important zoos in the entire country.

Just find yourself the perfect holiday rental in Tuscany and get to exploring the town and this amazing attraction that it boasts.

Pistoia dates back to the 2nd century BC, when it was founded to rest Roman troops fighting against the Liguri, and later became a Lombard benchmark.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Localities, Must See Attractions, Parks & Gardens, Small Towns, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, November 25, 2016
Landing at the bottom of a waterslide
When planning a summer holiday, many people will scope out a good water park to visit to cool off on hot days, have fun and relax.

If you have decided on a vacation rental in Tuscany and are wondering what water parks the region has to offer, you need look no further – we've done all of the hard work for you!

On the Etruscan Coast, you'll find Acqua Village, which was nominated for the prestigious title of “Best Water Park in Italy” in the Parksmania Awards 2013.

Suitable for all ages and fun for all the family, groups of friends and couples, it is the perfect place to spend some time on your next holiday in Tuscany.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Localities, Tourist Attractions, Tuscan Coast, Water & Amusement Parks, Water Sports