Top 10 reasons to visit Tuscany & Florence, ItalySan GimignanoProud on a hilltop, 13 of the 12th and 13th century towers remain, of the original 76 medieval belli torri, built to demonstrate the power and wealth of the noble families. The Ponte VeccioFlorence's dreamy ancient bridge across the Arno, covered by structures is a marketplace by day, and lights up at night reflects, shimmering in the water. PisaThe gorgeous renaissance hill-top city beyond the leaning tower would be worth a visit, even without the famous monument. Forte dei MarmiElegant Tuscan beaches, in a quiet, wooded town of oppulent art nouveau villas. The belli figuri at play. Palio in SienaIn July and August every year, amid the spectacle of Siena itself, the city gathers in 'caterpillars at long tables to eat, drink and enjoy a incredibly fast and colourful ... The Florence DuomoThe great red dome dominating the Florentine skyline, Filippo Brunelleschi’s masterpiece was 600 years in construction and faces the gilded doors of the Baptistry across the ... Michaelangelo’s DavidMichaelangelo spent 3 years carving one of the great works of renaissance art. David stands 13 feet high, and is cut from a single block of Massa-Carrara marble. Tuscan cuisineThe local roasted pork-loin with rosemary, Arista di Maiale, and cacciucco, fish soup are examples of a deceptively simple, delicious Tuscan food tradition. Italian fashionFrom the Raffaelle Buccioni factory outlet to the Gucci, Bulgari, Valentino, Fendi, Armani, Versaci and Ferragamo stores on the Via Tornabuoni, Florence has excellent fashion ... A Puccini operaTake in the drama of an opera performed in Puccini’s hometown of Lucca | |
