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Still have time to spare? Drive further southeast to the small hilltop town of Cortona. Hills mean views, and Cortona has plenty to go round. Or flee to the cosseting surrounds of the nearby Essere Spa in ultra-luxe Castello di Casole for a spell of vacation pampering.

But, for me, smaller precious cities such as Pienza, Montepulciano, Massa Marittima and Volterra are all unforgettable. Make sure you visit the Etruscan Museum Guarnacci and the Pinacoteca and Civic Museum, both in Volterra. In the latter, you can see the incredible Volterra Depositionby Rosso Fiorentino. The variety of landscapes and geography always surprises. The variety of art, from ancient archaeology to modern times, is infinite, of course. The energy and diversity of Tuscany’s people, places, traditions, and even various dialects, make it such a unique getaway. From annual horse races at Piazza del Campo and the centuries-old winemaking traditions of the Chianti region to the city of Pisa, an ancient maritime republic known for the youthful spirit of its Scuola Normale Superiore and Leaning Tower alike, Tuscany is the place of dreams, where thousands come to relive its history and take in the beauty of a region. In the fashion world, Ferragamo, Gucci and Pucci all have ties to Florence and its endless inspiration. However, what truly defines Tuscany is its timelessness.

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Savour Chianti at a leisurely pace – grab a café table for a late afternoon aperitivo and wait for dusk to fall as the locals do. For many who visit, Pisa starts and stops at the Piazza dei Miracoli, but venture further and you’ll find a buzzing student town with a gorgeous historical centre, high-quality local restaurants and small squares that are perfect for people-watching over a cup of coffee.

cladding. For a dramatic statement, Marvel also offers stunning bookmatched pairs in the Marmi Bianco, Marmo The EU Ecolabel is awarded according to ecological criteria agreed on by experts, industry, consumer organisations and environmental NGOs and verified by independent third parties. Circumnavigate the city via the wide walls, built and fortified to protect Lucca from its nearby rivals, Florence and Pisa. requirements encountered with conventional marble, and with each large format 1500 x 3000 mm slab offeringThe Italian region of Tuscany is a feast for all senses. A creative incubator that has cultivated art and architecture for eras including Etruscan, Roman, Renaissance and modern times. Timeworn churches, once stops on nineteenth-century Grand Tours, stand tall in the towns’ piazzas. Rolling hills of wheat and colorful olive groves, that inspire authentic Tuscan cuisine, are dotted with villas built by the prestigious Medici family. The Tyrrhenian Sea extends off its coast, lapping the shore of Elba, the island where the emperor Napoleon was exiled. Quaint villages, historic towns and bustling cities are scattered across its landscape, which is almost as varied as the communities themselves. From annual horse races at Piazza del Campo, and the centuries-old winemaking traditions of the Chianti region to the city of Pisa, an ancient Maritime Republic known for the youthful spirit of its Scuola Normale Superiore and Leaning Tower alike, Tuscany is the place of dreams, where thousands come to relive its history and take in the beauty of a region. If, as Mark Twain had said, “The Creator made Italy from designs by Michelangelo”, then it comes as no surprise that among the most romantic of Italian regions is the painter’s very own Tuscany. Tuscany is distinct in its nature, creativity and history – and the locals are no different. The people of the region are known for their proud individuality and unmistakable accents: from Florence and Siena – eternal rivals – to Lucca, Livorno and Pisa, whose citizens were scorned by Dante. The letter “c” is aspirated and slurred, sometimes with an exasperated yet satisfied insistence, exhaled through the teeth – like the Greek “th” – then offered to a gust of wind. Everyone has their own mental “landscape”. Everyone cultivates shared references and roots like DNA. Though its biggest claim to fame may be the world-famous Palio, the horse race that thunders around the central Piazza del Campo twice a year, Siena is the precious Tuscan gem that is always demanding another photograph.

This picturesque town is surrounded by medieval walls and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the medieval tower Castello di Monteriggioni. The center is small and relatively quiet, yet lively enough to be interesting. Lucca / Julianna Barnaby The city also includes the hallucinated Mannerism of Domenico Beccafumi’s work, as well as the visionary ideas of the architect and scenographer Agostino Fantastici, at the beginning of the 19th century. Tuscany Marvel in the new book published by Assouline The new book by Cesare Cunaccia that speaks of the thousand marvellous faces of Tuscany

Chianti is one of Europe’s most prestigious wine regions and stretches across the provinces of Florence, Siena and Arezzo. The passage of time has done little to damage its suspended quality. It is the result of a rare balance, a close relationship between nature and humans. Hard work, pride and love have been poured into the territory from one generation to the next. Their constant protection of the ecosystem anticipates the idea of environmental sustainability.