If you are a movie-lover, then the cinematic beauty of Tuscany is very appealing and makes it a perfect place for a vacation but so, too, does its history as a destination where famous films have been set and made. Fans of Roberto Benigni's beloved 1997 Oscar-winning masterpiece, “La Vita è Bella,” can head to a villa in Arezzo to see many locations from that movie, those who have always wanted to see the heavenly land from the end of the Russell Crowe vehicle, “Gladiator,” can wander it themselves with a vacation rental in the Orcia Valley, and Hannibal can be followed around Florence. In fact, we have a whole section of articles based around films and books set and made in Tuscany that you can browse and use to plan all sorts of adventures and holidays in Tuscany. However, if you have been considering a luxury villa in Florence, in particular, but are in search of somewhere to actually go and see some films while you are on holidays, then you will find yourself very much in luck. Florence happens to be home to a rather exceptionally beautiful and special cinema called the Cinema Odeon Firenze that any self-respecting movie buff will tell you makes for a magic place to relax and see a film while on vacation. Read More
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Cinema Odeon Firenze: A Must-see In Florence For Film-Lovers
Thursday, December 17, 2020
What To See And Do If You Have Found A Villa Rental In Cortona
Monday, December 14, 2020
Cortona is a famously quaint and scenic historic town located on a hillside overlooking the stunning rolling landscape of the Valdichiana. It is a place where scenes from the beloved, Under the Tuscan Sun, starring Diane Lane were filmed and a spot that made many fall in love with Tuscany. Dating back to Roman and Etruscan times, the town is enclosed by ancient walls and though it is small, it has lots to offer a visitor who has found a villa rental in Cortona! Read More
How To Start Planning A Holiday In Tuscany
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
So, you've always dreamed of a holiday in beautiful Tuscany and you've finally decided to go ahead and commit to it but where to start? Here's our handy guide to help you use our site to the fullest find a wonderful vacation rental in Tuscany and plan a holiday in Tuscany.
1. Head to our homepage. Do you have dates in mind for your holiday? Do you know where exactly in Tuscany you would like to go? How about a luxury villa in Florence? Maybe a villa in Arezzo? Maybe a holiday rental in Pisa. If you have such ideas in mind, put those details into our search bar and you'll get some more specific results. If not, just put in the number of people in your party and hit search. You'll now get several pages of results of properties that can accommodate your party. Read More
1. Head to our homepage. Do you have dates in mind for your holiday? Do you know where exactly in Tuscany you would like to go? How about a luxury villa in Florence? Maybe a villa in Arezzo? Maybe a holiday rental in Pisa. If you have such ideas in mind, put those details into our search bar and you'll get some more specific results. If not, just put in the number of people in your party and hit search. You'll now get several pages of results of properties that can accommodate your party. Read More
What Kinds Of Villas In Tuscany Do We Offer?
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Looking forward to your next holiday is often the only thing that keeps us going as the year draws to a close and energies are at a low point. However, the end of the year is also a great time to start thinking ahead and planning and to have something to give you that boost you need. Booking a villa with us now will ensure that you really have the pick of the lot, with most our best luxury villas in Tuscany and villas with pools in Tuscany yet to be snatched up for the next summer season. You may, however, be wondering what kinds of villas and vacation rentals in Tuscany we offer and which one is best suited to you and your needs. Here is our guide to the kinds of rentals that you can choose from on our site.
1. Independent/Private Villas
These independent villas in Tuscany are standalone properties that are not connected to any other buildings, usually with a decent garden or grounds surrounding the property. These are ideal vacation rentals for those looking for space, privacy, and peace and quiet. Some examples of our private villas in Tuscany include: Torre del Cielo in Monterchi and Villa Vigliano near Florence. Read More
1. Independent/Private Villas
These independent villas in Tuscany are standalone properties that are not connected to any other buildings, usually with a decent garden or grounds surrounding the property. These are ideal vacation rentals for those looking for space, privacy, and peace and quiet. Some examples of our private villas in Tuscany include: Torre del Cielo in Monterchi and Villa Vigliano near Florence. Read More
Palazzo Chigi-Saracini: A Stunning Architectural Gem In Siena
Monday, November 30, 2020
Tuscany is home to some exceptional old palaces that were once the elegant dwellings of the wealthy and the nobility of Italy in the past but are now open to the public to explore and are also home to some important and fascinating museums, venues, and other cultural institutions. One particularly great example of this is the Palazzo Chigi-Saracini, also known as the Vestri Palace, which is located in the stunning historic centre of the city of Siena. If you have found a luxury villa in Siena and are spending some time wandering and exploring this very charming Tuscan town, then stopping into the Palazzo Chigi-Saracini to have a look around this exceptional beauty and the, not one, but two incredible cultural gems housed within it is an absolute must.
Built in the 12th century, the Palazzo Chigi-Saracini is an architectural gem that was first erected by the aristocratic Marescotti family of Siena on top of the site of a castle that they owned in Siena. So central were the Marescotti to public life in Siena that before the eventual construction of the Palazzo Pubblico, this building was even used as a seat of the Council of the Republic of Siena. Of this earlier form of the palace, only a tower that stands next to the present palace still exists. Reconstructions, alterations, and additions that came later eventually created the Gothic beauty that is the present Palazzo Chigi-Saracini on the Via di Città in the Terzo di Città, which is composed of two floors: a ground floor in stone and a first floor in brick, with two orders of trifore windows. On the façade, a reminder of the Marescotti family remains in their emblem of an eagle with outstretched wings that is visible on these windows. Read More
Built in the 12th century, the Palazzo Chigi-Saracini is an architectural gem that was first erected by the aristocratic Marescotti family of Siena on top of the site of a castle that they owned in Siena. So central were the Marescotti to public life in Siena that before the eventual construction of the Palazzo Pubblico, this building was even used as a seat of the Council of the Republic of Siena. Of this earlier form of the palace, only a tower that stands next to the present palace still exists. Reconstructions, alterations, and additions that came later eventually created the Gothic beauty that is the present Palazzo Chigi-Saracini on the Via di Città in the Terzo di Città, which is composed of two floors: a ground floor in stone and a first floor in brick, with two orders of trifore windows. On the façade, a reminder of the Marescotti family remains in their emblem of an eagle with outstretched wings that is visible on these windows. Read More
