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A Quick Guide To Tuscany

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Tuscany has long been a favorite target for those who have a real Italian experience.

Where is she?

Tuscany is a vast area in central Italy, which is on the Mediterranean coast. It is divided into ten provinces, some of which in Italy the most beautiful towns and cities, Florence, Siena and Pisa.

Where do I stay?

Many people in villas in Tuscany during a visit, but the independence of the kitchen on the program in a hotel. The next time, if you choose to visit Tuscany, will see the benefits of a boutique hotel. Giving you the comfort and services of a hotel, but with one of the atmosphere and service that takes all of your needs, you can come and go as you please, without having to worry about the beds or the procurement of food. In fact, if you stay in a boutique hotel, everything you think of your next in the luxury will come.

Try the JK Palace in Florence, an impression of the city shop. With only 20 rooms, as you have your own house in the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, and this is the perfect place to relax after a busy sightseeing. “Boutique” does not always small – for a hotel, the magnificent landscape, the Villa Mangiacane is 300 hectares of olive groves, vineyards and woods and overlooking the pool, you have many problems from Villa for all.

What can I see?

Take a tour of vineyards and classic examples of how the wines of Tuscany in Chianti and Montepulciano, or visit the olive groves and buy olive oil pressed at home. Tuscany, the towns and cities are full of beautiful architecture and Renaissance art here competes with that of Venice and Rome. If you do not stay in Florence, then you should take the time to the city during your stay. A busy, urban chic, full of architecture, priceless art, shopping and fantastic restaurants, Florence seduces many visitors here, and again for short breaks or special events. Tuscany is full of contrasts and holidays, you can register here for several years in a row without at the same place twice.

How can I go?

As you travel to Tuscany, largely depends on where you live. If the position of a city, then it is easier for you to use public transport or on foot to move, how to rent a car May be expensive, and the streets too busy to tour without stress. Other hand, if you are a hotel located in a rural environment, you should think about renting a car, so you travel to campaign on a day of travel into one of the cities. The Italian public transport system is of the local population, and you can travel between the cities and villages in the train or the bus that gives you the opportunity to admire the scenery.