Archive for 'Must See Attractions'

  

Friday, December 11, 2015
New Tuscany Villas Website
The astute among you, or those who visit the Tuscany Villas website and blog on a regular or, even semi-regular basis, will probably not even need to be informed of the news that we are about to impart today. If you had not already noticed, we have recently launched our new website and blog. After months of careful planning and tweaking, we feel that we've produced something which is both appealing and easy to use. There is a new style and a new layout but the same excellent service will remain untouched and as reliable as ever, so you can enjoy our elegant new look, while still quickly and easily finding the perfect vacation rental in Tuscany for your and your loved ones.

One of the main things that we took into consideration was how people actually use the internet today and how they browse for holidays. This was why perfecting our mobile websites across all platforms – mobile phones of all kinds, tablets and more – was our top priority. Now, our websites are perfectly suited to use no matter how, or on what platform, you are searching for villas and holiday rentals. Likewise, our blog is ready for you to explore on every platform so you can learn all about what to do, see, eat and make time for in Tuscany.

We hope you enjoy using our new websites, as we worked hard on giving you the easiest and best experience possible. Please let us know what you think!

If you want to be informed of any other updates or news from us in the future, be sure to find us across our social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus.

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Posted in: Curiosities, Must See Attractions, Travel Tips

  

Thursday, July 9, 2015
David, Donatello
Donatello's name is one of the most enduringly famous of all Italian Renaissance artists but most are more likely to be familiar with the work of the Ninja Turtle than the sculptor. In fact, unlike with Da Vinci or Michelangelo, most would be hard pressed to even name a single one of his works which is rather a crying shame. Why not find a luxury villa in Florence and plan a trip to rectify this? Explore the city, see the sights and take note of the following works which are must-sees and a good introduction to the artist and his oeuvre.

An obvious choice is his “David”. Less well-known than Michelangelo's, it was divisive at the time.     Read More
Posted in: Florence, History, Important People, Localities, Must See Attractions, Renaissance

  

Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Buontalenti Grotto, facade
The Boboli Gardens in Florence is a park behind the Pitti Palace which was once the seat of the Medici family. Some of the first formal Italian gardens, Boboli is made up of fountains, statuary from ancient Rome to the 18th century, semi-private and public spaces, nympheums, temples, planting and grottoes. The largest of these grottoes is by the artist, Buontalenti. Built between 1583 and 1593 for Francesco I de' Medici, it was conceived to complete gardens plans that had been devised by Vasari. Composed of three rooms organised in succession, the grotto is a masterpiece of Florentine Mannerist style. Bizarre, extravagant and somewhat surreal, it is one of the highlights of the garden and a highly memorable place quite unlike anywhere else in the world.     Read More
Posted in: Florence, Localities, Must See Attractions, Parks & Gardens, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, May 29, 2015
Piazza della Signoria, Bellotto
Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy is the city's main square. It is so-called due to the fact that it is in front of the Palazzo Vecchio, the town hall, which was originally called the Palazzo della Signoria (the name of the Medieval and Renaissance government of Florence). The piazza is a focal point of the historical area of Florence and remains the political heart of the city. For tourists, it makes for a great starting point from which to begin your explorations of Florence and a fulcrum about which you can rotate for the duration of your stay. Find a luxury holiday villa in Florence and you can start your adventure.     Read More
Posted in: Florence, Localities, Must See Attractions

  

Thursday, April 30, 2015
Garden of Torre Guinigi, Lucca
Feeling energetic this summer? Why not find yourself a luxury villa in Tuscany and pay a visit to the Torre Guinigi, or Guinigi Tower, in Lucca?

You will have quite the climb ahead of you, with over 200 steps to the top, but I can assure you that it will be well worth the effort!

Lucca, famous for its medieval architecture and intact city walls was once home to many tall towers, precursors to skyscrapers. Of the 250 towers like this that once existed in the city, the Torre Guinigi is sadly one of the very few that still stands there today.     Read More
Posted in: Castles & Palaces, Curiosities, Localities, Lucca, Must See Attractions, Tourist Attractions