Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

Caprese Michelangelo is a charming village in the province of Arezzo named after the famous Master sculptor of the Renaissance, Michelangelo Buonarotti.

This quiet little part of Tuscany, situated about 100 kilometres east of Florence is home to beautiful old churches, delicious restaurants and a fine museum and library built in honour of its most famous son, Michelangelo.

Stay in a beautiful vacation villa in Caprese Michelangelo where you can base a wonderful holiday of discovery!

Born in 1475, Michelangelo lived here for only a few months before his family moved to Florence city. But many tourists still travel to his birthplace to see the house, and possibly the room where he came into the world!

Pienza is a beautiful hilltop town in Siena province, overlooking the tranquil Val d’Orcia. Situated close to the towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, this would be the perfect area to explore for a day where you could soak in the colourful cultural heritage that still shines strongly in this part of Tuscany.

Why not choose from a range of beautifully authentic holiday villas in Pienza Most have an adjacent swimming pool to enjoy and others sleep up to fifteen people, making it a perfect spot to go for a large party of your close family and friends!

The picturesque walled town of Larciano is the perfect spot for tourists to come and explore for a few hours! Situated on a hilltop in the Pistoia province of Tuscany, this ancient town, complete with its very own castle has so much to offer by way of history and culture.

Close to the towns of Cecina, Montecatini, Monsummano and Montalbano, this little town would be an ideal stop off point on a day trail of the Valdinievole area .

Stay in a gorgeous villa in Borgo San Lorenzo with great customer reviews which is close to Larciano. Admire the stunning views that surround this lavish holiday rental and enjoy exploring the surroundings for a few days.

Close to the town of Capalbio in the Grosseto province of Tuscany is Pescia Fiorentina. This quaint little town was once at the very centre of a thriving economy in Tuscany during the 15th and 16th centuries.

The Maremma area of Grosetto was a busy steel industry that employed many thousands of people and earned itself a proud reputation.

Tourists could enjoy a superb exploration of the area by staying at a stunning holiday villa rental in Capalbio!

This would be the perfect place to take your family or friends for an unforgettable holiday! From here, head out for the day to see the welcoming towns of Capalbio and Pescia Fiorentina!

Marsiliana village is part of the municipality of Manciano which lies in the heart of the Maremma area of Tuscany. Despite its small size, Marsiliana has been quite a popular tourist attraction because of its welcoming charm and interesting ancient monuments.

It was the site of a major archaeological discovery in 1908. An extensive collection of Etruscan tombs were unearthed and provided historical experts with a wealth of information about this once thriving civilisation and their burial customs.

Named the Necropolis of Banditella, visitors today can see some of them which are essentially graves surrounded by stone circles.