The SR 222 (Strada Regionale 222 is the official name of the Chiantigiana Wine Road) connects all the main towns of Chianti: Greve in Chianti, Montefioralle, Panzano in Chianti, Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti and Gaiole in Chianti. It cuts through scenic hills, olive groves and vineyards and leads you […]
Lucca, about an 1.20 hour from Florence, is a beautifully maintained historical city. The center, mostly reserved to foot traffic, is full of boutiques and eateries. Lucca is also worth visiting for its architecture and historical sites. The symbol of Lucca though, is its fortified walls which enclose the center. […]
September is a great month to visit Tuscany. The big flocks of tourist have left and the crushing August heat has passed. September is also the month of the grape harvest and the perfect time to explore the Tuscan countryside. The town of Greve in Chianti, about an hour from […]
Tuscany’s western side follows the coast of the Tyrrhenean sea. In summer, there is a mass migration from inland Tuscany to the beaches. That is why you can only find tourists in Florence during the month of August! There is a wide variety of beaches that cater to different tastes […]
The Cinque Terre are a collection of five villages perched on cliffs by the sea. Though they are in Liguria, (the region just North of Tuscany) you can easily reach them from Florence and thus they are perfect for a day trip. But how to tell which is the best […]
The leaning tower of Pisa is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. The “Pisanis” (the inhabitants of Pisa) built the Piazza dei Miracoli with its cathedral, baptistry and bell tower as a way to celebrate their power and wealth. Little did they know, more than 8 centuries […]
Tuscany has a rich history that surrounds visitors where ever they go. To keep that history alive, many towns transform once a year to offer a glimpse into their past. There is a great variety of Medieval festivals around the region during the summer. Get a glimpse of how life […]
Emilia Romagna is the region to the North East of Tuscany. It is famous for its genuine cuisine and ingredients and fast engines. Indeed, along the Via Emilia that cuts diagonally across the region, lies the Motor Valley. La Valle dei Motori regroups the factories of the fastest cars and […]
What to do in Tuscany. This is one of the question that we receive the most. Tuscany, roughly a triangular shape, is situated in central Italy. It is surrounded by Liguria to the west, Emilia Romagna to the east and Lazio and Umbria to the South. The Ligurian and Tyrrhenian […]
Though a lot of movies set in Italy were actually filmed in the Studios of Cinecittà near Rome, there is something about historical towns that can only be conjured directly on site. Let’s explore some famous movies, spanning completely different genres. All those movies have made a Tuscan town the […]
