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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.

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.

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.

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.

Mummies are probably not the first thing that comes to mind or that you associate with Florence, however, there is one lying on full view in one of her churches.

Resting in a glass coffin in the Dominican Church of San Marco in Florence is the 550 year-old mummified relic of St. Antoninus, dressed in his ornate archbishop’s garb. Interestingly, the man was made an archbishop against his wishes in the last 12 years of his life and only conceded when the pope threatened him with excommunication. He accepted the title but continued to live as a monk and only owned some simple furniture and a mule.

Once you have found a luxury villa in Florence and are exploring her churches and architectural gems, make sure to find time to stop by San Marco and learn about this fascinating man and both his life and death.