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Tuscany (/ˈtʌskəni/ TUSK-ə-nee; Italian: Toscana, pronounced [toˈskaːna]) is a region in central Italy with an area of about 23,000 square kilometres (8,900 sq mi) and a population of about 3.8 million inhabitants (2013). The regional capital is Florence (Firenze).
Tuscany is known for its landscapes, traditions, history, artistic legacy and its influence on high culture. It is regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and has been home to many figures influential in the history of art and science, and contains well-known museums such as the Uffizi and the Pitti Palace. Tuscany produces wines, including Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Morellino di Scansano and Brunello di Montalcino. Having a strong linguistic and cultural identity, it is sometimes considered "a nation within a nation".
Seven Tuscan localities have been designated World Heritage Sites: the historic centre of Florence (1982); the historical centre of Siena (1995); the square of the Cathedral of Pisa (1987); the historical centre of San Gimignano (1990); the historical centre of Pienza (1996); the Val d'Orcia (2004), and the Medici Villas and Gardens (2013). Tuscany has over 120 protected nature reserves, making Tuscany and its capital Florence popular tourist destinations that attract millions of tourists every year. In 2012, the city of Florence was the world's 89th most visited city, with over 1.834 million arrivals.
Tuscany offers a "dolce vita" mix of hearty cuisine, fascinating history, and gentle beauty. First we'll learn about the original Tuscans — the ancient Etruscans — at Volterra's Etruscan Museum, then we'll tour a hill town that was important to both the Etruscans and the Romans, head into the woods for a truffle hunt, eat slow food Italian-style during Sunday lunch in Chiusure, and finish in Montepulciano, where we'll get passionate about the local wine. © 2006 Rick Steves' Europe
The first episode of Dream of Italy (new PBS travel series) starts in the heart of Tuscany – Chianti – with a visit to Castello di Ama to learn how true Chianti Classico wine is produced and see the modern art that makes up the estate. The area is also famous for olive oil and we visit Pornanino to take part in the olive harvest. Nearby host Kathy McCabe meets the very special cashmere goats that Nora Kravis raises at Chianti Cashmere Farm. Then it is off to Panzano for a wild boar hunt with the La Squadra Chiantigiana and a visit with philosophical butcher Dario Cecchini. At Busatti in Anghiari, we watch 100-year-old looms craft fine fabrics. The episode ends on the captivating coast of Tuscany in Maremma with a stunning ride with the butteri (cowboys). Special thanks to our underwriters:...
http://ultramodern-home.ru 10 Best Places to Visit in Tuscany: Florence, Chianti Wine Region, Arezzo, Elba, Lucca, Montepulciano, Pisa, San Gimignano, Val d'Orcia, Siena
This Central Italian region is known as sunny Tuscany. There is a myriad of books and films propagating its landscape and beautiful cities. There are rustic, old houses hiding among the hills, the vineyards, the pine–groves, the olive gardens, where one can buy good wine, olive oil, honey and fine cheese. Tuscany is the birthplace of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Petrarca, Puccini and many other famous artists. The medieval cities: Florence, Siena, Pisa, Arezzo, Cortona, and San Gimignano are all reflecting the spirit of Renaissance. The palaces, squares, statues, Museums are all make the most famous region of Italy a center for the arts.
In this second of a two episodes on Florence, we'll enjoy more of the exquisite artistic treasures of the city that propelled Europe out of the Middle Ages. Then we'll side-trip to a couple of rival cities and cultural capitals in their own right, Pisa and Lucca, where we'll marvel at a tipsy tower, circle a city on its ramparts, and enjoy some Puccini in his hometown. © 2012 Rick Steves' Europe
Travel guide Italy : 24 hours in Tuscany Hi there, this time I show you three must-see Italian cities in Tuscany: Sienna, Montepulciano, San Gimignano and the most famous and iconic roadline on Via Pietro Lorenzetti near Monticchiello ... you know the one that has been featured in the movie Under the Tuscan Sun. Enjoy!
Michelle and Andrea head to Florence, Italy! On their way, the girls stop in San Gimignano and climb the historic Torre Grossa. In Florence, Michelle and Andrea visit Cathedral Square and enjoy a traditional Tuscan dinner in episode one of this four-part series where Michelle and Andrea find beauty and inspiration in the city of Florence, Italy. Next Episode: Tuscan Wine & Olive Oil Tasting [EP 8]: http://youtu.be/qJI6AWxUC9g Previous Episode: Shopping in Rome with Rosaria [EP 6]: http://youtu.be/F1vZ_hT2kGw Find beauty and inspiration around the world in FAWN's Wanderlust. Watch episodes of Wanderlust here: http://goo.gl/CJ2qb Do you have wanderlust? Find out more about the Contiki Italy trip we took: http://goo.gl/zSVkK Subscribe to FAWN: http://goo.gl/DptTm FAWN on the Web: http:...
http://www.woltersworld.com Italy is a wonderful country to visit with great regional differences, from food to culture. This video is for travelers thinking of visiting Tuscany, Toscana in Italian and Central Italy in general. Top 10 Tuscany & Central Italy 1. Florence 2. Sienna 3. Lucca 4. Pisa 5. Ravenna 6. Bologna 7. San Gimignano 8. Urbino 9. Modena 10. San Marino Filmed in Lucca, Italy Copyright Mark Wolters 2012
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