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Borgo San Lorenzo is a pretty little town in Tuscany, situated in the province of Florence. It’s close to the other cosy Tuscan towns of Fiesole, Scarperia, Vicchio and Marradi. Tourists are sure to love a morning or afternoon strolling around this old town that is believed to be of Etruscan origin. Why not stay in Florence city itself, only thirty kilometres away.

You could relax in a beautiful apartment in Florence where you can enjoy all the Renaissance treasures and monuments it has to offer. Then escape from all the noise and people by coming to Borgo San Lorenzo and neighbouring settlements for a day of touring!

Easter is a big calendar event in Tuscany so why not do something different and celebrate it over here with us! There are lots of events and venues for you to choose from on your arrival and you can be sure that the weather will be warm for your holiday. Choose from an extensive range of gorgeous Tuscany holiday villas across the region where you will be close to the Easter festivities!

In Bibbona town, witness the exciting Palio delle Botti which takes place during the Easter celebrations where neighbouring towns come together to race wine barrels down a hill!

Or visit the artistic city of Florence where many superb events take place, including the ‘Exploding Cart’ which is hosted outside the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore during the 11am mass. A fantastic fireworks display lasts for twenty minutes as the bells ring and people celebrate the new calendar year of the Catholic Church.

The art haven of Tuscany is without a doubt, the stunning city of Florence! Many days of cultural entertainment can be sought from this ancient and beautiful place.

But why not explore the more mysterious and eerie stories that surround this enchanting city? Seek out hidden doorways, secret corners and see things that you may not have noticed otherwise!

Why not book into a stylish holiday rental in Florence where you can base your mysterious explorations!


Walking along the Piazza della Signoria beside Palazzo Vecchio in the historic centre of Florence may appear to be a perfectly beautiful place full of charm and welcome. But this was once the sight of mass murder over the centuries!

One such victim of a brutal death here was a mercenary captain called Baldaccio d’Anghiari. He was brutally murdered here in 1441. But a strange story that followed over 500 years later may have you thinking twice about who’s watching you in Florence!

A holiday to Tuscany that includes a trip to the artistic city of Florence wouldn't be complete without a visit to the splendid Galleria degli Uffizi in Piazza della Signoria!

This glorious building houses some of the most famous art and sculptures created by the masters of the Renaissance, including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Sandro Botticelli.


Tourists wishing to stay here for a few days have a superb selection of stylish apartments to rent in Florence city or spacious luxury villas on the outskirts with excellent commuting services available to travel into Florence.The Galleria degli Uffizi was commissioned in the 16th century by the Medici family and can rightly be declared as a masterpiece in itself! It houses an incredible collection of artwork dating from the Middle Ages until the present day.

Visitors can enjoy embarking on an elaborate guided tour of the Gallery which seems to visually describe the history of Florence itself. There are forty five rooms open to the public; each one dedicated a singular or group of artists, sculptors, architects, scientists or literary masters.

Discover the story behind the conspiracy against the famous Medici family, a wealthy family of bankers who held some of the most powerful positions in Florence during the 13th and 14th centuries!

Visitors to Florence city have a superb collection of stylish apartments to choose from if they wish to stay and explore the ‘Cradle of the Arts’ for a few days of history and culture!

The Pazzi family were jealous rivals of the Medici family during their reign of power, and were also based in Florence, along with the Salviati who were the papal bankers in Florence and Pope Sixtus IV. Together they plotted to bring down the Medici family, seize their assets and take control of the province.