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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.

Situated in the province of Grosseto in Tuscany is the pretty little town of Capalbio. This lovely tourist attraction is also close to other welcoming towns like Manciano and Orbetello.

Why not stay in a beautiful vacation rental in Capalbio where you can relax after a few thrilling days of exploring all the area has to offer? There are several holiday villas to choose from to suit every taste and budget!

This medieval town is the most south western municipality in Tuscany, close to the border with the region of Latium. Its origins are believed to date back as far as 806AD.

There are intriguing bronze tombs here which provided local historians and archaeologists with a wealth of information that visitors can learn about in great detail when they come here.

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.

If you’re holidaying in Tuscany this year, be sure to stop off in the glamorous wine making region of Chianti. Take your pick from a selection of exciting Chianti day trips that we describe in related articles or why not go on all three!

This one takes you firstly through the welcoming town of Castellina in Chianti. Not far from Siena, this town dates back to Etruscan times and is home to a magnificent remnant of this glorious ancient civilisation.

Visit the Etruscan caves of Montecalvario, sitting right in the middle of the Chianti district to learn more!

Book a wonderful holiday villa in Chianti to relax in after your exciting days of exploration. You will be surrounded with superb views and a peacefulness away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

The pretty town of Gaiole in Chianti is a welcoming little place, full of lovely things to see and do.

Only eleven kilometres from Radda in Chianti, tourists can enjoy a visit to this enchanting place by going on one of several exciting day trips we’ve described within this Tuscan district.

Reading a few of our related articles can help inspire a thorough exploration of Chianti and all it has to offer.

Come and stay in a marvellous vacation villa in Chianti where you can be close to all the action!

The views that surround you will be breath-taking, no matter where you are in this wine making region. And it goes without saying the food and wine here is like tasting a little bit of heaven!