Archive for 'Lucca'

If Italy (and Tuscany, in particular) is known for any single thing, it is art. Of course, fashion and food quickly come to mind upon mention of the country, as well, but it is the art that seems to stick out most in the international common consciousness. As Florence was at the heart of the Renaissance, the wider region of Tuscany was blessed with many great artists and works over the years. As such, there really is an endless list of things to see and do. One particular art form that is especially bountiful is architecture. The region abounds with architectural gems so why not find a luxury villa in Tuscany and explore these delightful structures for yourself? It promises to be a trip of a lifetime.

If you visit the city of Lucca in Tuscany, you should make sure not to miss a charming attraction that is located just outside it: the Acquedotto Del Nottolini. This impressive aqueduct is often mistaken for a remainder of the Roman Empire but is actually a neoclassical gem that is modelled after those older examples and dates to the 19th century.

Finally, this is the last installment in our round up of ten of our best located vacation rentals in Tuscany. From seaside getaways perfect for fun or relaxation to city centre locations ideal for seeing all the sights and properties with stunning views to properties with incredible facilities, there is something for everyone and a location to suit the kind of holiday that you want to have.

9. Le Porciglia 12 (No longer available)

This property is located in an ideal spot for wine lovers and for those who want to spend time in a charming and scenic part of Tuscany's beautiful countryside. Located on a wine producing estate, with a 360 degree view across the surrounding area, it is a stunning villa in an equally lovely location. The property itself is actually famous and has been published in many international magazines, such as Elle Décor and Côtè Sud because of its beautiful interior with an eclectic mix of Mediterranean influences, stunning infinity pool and pretty garden.

As we all know how important the location is when choosing where to stay on a holiday, we have looked through all of the villas and apartments on our site and chosen ten of our best located vacation rentals in Tuscany. Here is the next batch.

6. Piazza Del Campo

In the last post, we had an apartment located in the heart of Florence and this beautiful and charming apartment is located in the historic "Piazza del Campo" in Siena, where every year the famous Palio takes place. On the third floor of an ancient, historic building with windows looking directly out on to the “piazza” and on the renowned “Torre del Mangia”, the town-hall civic tower, you couldn't find a better or more centrally located property in Siena.

Italy is known for her culture, her art, her good food and the good life but, like anywhere, it has its strange and bizarre sides as well. Tuscany is no exception, though it can often seem like an idyllic paradise. We have rounded up some of the strangest, silliest and most fascinating attractions that Tuscany has to offer so why not find a luxury villa in Tuscany and begin uncovering her more unique attractions?

1. Antro del Corchia Caves, Lucca

The Antro del Corchia is part of the cave system of Monte Corchia in the Apuan Alps Regional Park and is the largest cave system in Tuscany and one of the biggest in Europe. It is made up of over 60km of galleries which go down to a depth of 1200m into the earth. Exploration of the cave began in the 19th century but it was not opened to the public until 2001.

As Tuscany Villas specialises in vacation rentals in Tuscany, there is a particularly rich selection of types of villas to choose from in the region. However, some of the most popular are the luxury villas and for a good reason: these villas look beautiful, often have a long history, normally offer great views, almost all have private pools and generally have lots of wonderful additional features and services that make them a step above the rest. Discover just ten of the hundreds available on our site now!

1. Torre del Cielo


Torre del Cielo is a great place to start this list. It ticks all of the boxes mentioned above, being a stunning historic property with a pool, amazing views and extra facilities and services like the hot tub and welcome buffet.