Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

The Amiata region of Tuscany is a vast kingdom of nature! It’s brimming with meandering streams, forests and beautiful lakes.

Gaze upon the majestic height of Monte Amiata and challenge yourself to a scenic trek through these lands.

Enjoy a mesmerising stay in the Amiata area by booking a superb five star villa with swimming pool in Buonconvento. Here you can easily explore the area which the following legend talks about!

The Amiata region is a perfect setting for a legendary story of two lovers which goes as follows. It begins with the story of a gentle young woman called Gherarda, the countess of Cana who frequently came to this area and stayed with the monks of the abbey of San Salvatore. She loved going out on rides through the nearby forests and immersing herself in the peacefulness of nature.

Aulla is a stunning little place that was once an important stronghold that guarded the roads leading to Lucca city, Cisa pass and Liguria. It was a defence stronghold in its day, complete with fortress walls built in a military Renaissance style. Tourists will love the charming beauty and tranquillity of this special place.

Those wishing to stay in the area for a few days of exploration have a fine choice of holiday rentals in Fivizzano to choose from, only a few kilometres away from Aulla.

It’s close to the famous pilgrim pathway that leads all the way to Rome called Via Francigena.

Come to the area of Equi Terme and explore three of its amazing caves! This nature park in the Apuan Alps is an extremely popular spot with tourists.

Why not stay in a gorgeous villa with swimming pool in Fivizzano, only a few kilometres away from Equi Terme. Here you can relax in the afternoon and evenings after few thrilling explorations of the surrounding area.

Walk through the lit up passageways and tunnels within the caves that open up into dazzling galleries, full of stalactites and stalagmites hanging from the roof and rising up from the ground. It’s alot like an eerie museum of oddly shaped statues and is truly a fascinating sight to behold!

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!

Avoid the busy tourist crowds by enjoying your holiday to Tuscany outside of the busy summer months between mid June and the end of August. It’s much quieter in the months of April and May before and September and October after if you wish to miss the majority of crowds but still enjoy a relatively busy and vibrant holiday with other excited tourists.

For those that want to skip that altogether and simply enjoy Tuscany for its beauty, peacefulness and culture then the Low season between November and April would be an ideal time for you to visit!

Why not stay in a peaceful five bedroom villa overlooking the Tuscan coastline where you can relax and unwind in the cool salty breeze?