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If you’re passing through the beautiful town of Volterra in Tuscany then be sure to stop off for a while to admire its magnificent Alabaster museum.

The ancient craft of carving with Alabaster has been prominent in this area for centuries and the exquisite pieces born from it by the skilled hands of sculptors is guaranteed to take your breath away!

Choose from a variety of Volterra luxury villas where you can live the life of kings and queens during your stay here!

You may have read our previous article about the great work of a non-profit Italian organization called the FAI (Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano). They launched an innovative project called ‘Luoghi del Cuore’ which is aimed at raising awareness of national cultural and historical attractions which have fallen into disrepair and require funding to restore them to their former glory.

This year the votes are pouring in and so far in 2014, a beautiful Tuscan landmark called the ‘Certosa of Calci’ is leading the way! Situated only ten kilometres from Pisa is an ancient monastery of the Certosine Order in Graziosa Valley. Founded in 1366 it began as a humble residence of monks and continued as one for several centuries.

Stay in a charming villa rental in Pisa where you can easily visit the Certosa of Calci among many other intriguing attractions in the province.

When touring around Florence to admire its cultural treasures, you will no doubt come upon the majestic complex of Santa Maria del Fiore! This enchanting place is home to the gigantic cathedral of Florence with its infamous dome, the opera museum, the baptistery, Giotto’s bell tower and the underground crypt of Santa Reparata. The great news is that tourists can avail of all these attractions by only needing to buy one convenient ticket!

Book a vacation rental in Florence where you can easily travel in to see this site as well as many other enchanting attractions of the city.

Head downstairs within the cathedral of Florence to come upon a special crypt which marks the site where an ancient cathedral once stood!

It’s estimated that the Duomo of Santa Reparata was constructed during the 6th century and was an early testament of Christianity taking a firm rooting all across Italy.

Rent a vacation rental in Florence and enjoy a few days of touring around this majestic city full of artistic treasures!

Embark on a delicious gastronomy tour of Tuscany by visiting some of its taste museums! All across Tuscany there are museums dedicated to special food products endeared by the Tuscans such as chestnuts, olive oil, wine, truffles and even milk!

Why not treat yourself to a stay in a luxury villa in Tuscany while you savour the rich flavours of this beautiful region!

To learn all about the art and traditions of harvesting grapes for wine then head to the lovely Museo del Chianti or the Museo del Vino Vernaccia in San Gimignano to name but a few.