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The ancient town of Castiglioncello, situated on the coast of Tuscany dates back as far as the end of the fourth century and is a popular seaside resort among tourists because of its breathtaking natural beauty. This is a wonderful place to visit for a few days, with plenty of villas with guest reviews and rental accommodation available, many with superb views of the sea.

Built by the ancient Etruscans, this town was originally designed as a Pisan outpost to guard the busy trade road, Via Aurelia.

Visitors can still see a wealth of archaeological remains from Etruscan times which lie all along the Tuscan coastline. A related article mentions Castiglioncello and other towns which have museums dedicated to these interesting discoveries. Visitors can see the magnificent castle called Castelglione Mondiglio that was built here during the Middle Ages by the Pisan Counts del Porto and also the lookout tower and coastline fortress that the Medici family built to protect the area from Saracen invasions.

If visitors enjoy immersing themselves into the passionate festivals that are hosted all across Italy throughout the year, they would thoroughly enjoy a trip to the region of Mugello in Northern Tuscany where there’s always a party going on!

There are many beautiful villas and rental accommodation in this area where tourists can rest themselves after long days and nights of enjoying the uplifting events all across Mugello. Take a look to Podere Fortuna and Borgo la Fratta to see an example of our accommodations.


As mentioned in a related article, there are nine main towns and hamlets in the area which are packed with fascinating historical and architectural sites, water and land activities and much more to enrich the visitor’s experience. If your holiday to Tuscany falls around any of the following festival dates, it would be an excellent opportunity to observe the passion and love that the people of Tuscany pour into their celebrations!

A holiday in Tuscany wouldn’t be complete without a day or two spent in the stunning green valley of the Mugello district in the north of the province. There is so much to do and see in this region that visitors are recommended to stay and explore the area for at least two days to fully appreciate all the delights it has to offer! Tourists have plenty of exclusive holiday villas and farmhouses in the area available to rent , all of which have spectacular views of this picturesque hilly land. Take a look to Villa Poggio Bartoli or Villa Casole, you will love them.

There are nine main towns and villages in Mugello, all of which are full of historical interest areas, cultural events, food and wine specialities and much more! They host many festivals and exciting carnivals throughout the year so there’s always somewhere for the visitor to enjoy some festivities! Some of these events are discussed more closely in a related article.

If your are holidaying in or close to the city of Florence in Tuscany then a day trip around the Palazzo Strozzi is well worth your time! Situated between the Piazza Strozzi and the Tornabuoni road, this beautiful building and exhibition space is one of the finest examples of domestic Renaissance architecture in all of Florence.

Tourists planning to come here have plenty of luxurious holiday apartments and other rental accommodation available to them, both within Florence city and the surrounding area. Palazzo Strozzi is about a ten minute walk North West of the nearest train and bus station which is called Firenze Santa Maria Novella.

Palazzo Strozzi’s foundation was laid in 1489 but wasn’t completed until 1538. It was the home of the noble Strozzi family and remained in their ownership until 1937. It now belongs to the city of Florence and is its largest exhibition platform. Visitors can immerse themselves in the sheer magnificence of the exterior architectural design before going inside to be spoiled with an ocean of visual beauty from the many exhibitions it houses within its walls.

Giglio is an island off the Tuscan coast that many visitors are eager to see. It dates back to Etruscan times, and has thousands of years of interesting history. Over the years, it has weathered everything from Goth invasions to attacks by pirates. Much of the architecture that is still standing on the island is medieval. A lot of the older buildings on this island are still very well-preserved. The villages on the island are easily traveled around on foot, and visitors have easy access to a lot of exciting shops and restaurants.