Tuscany is famous for her rolling green hills, vineyards, sleepy villages, medieval hilltowns and cultured cities. The views over this distinctive countryside adorn endless postcards, lockscreens, books and walls across the world and, if you are planning a trip to Tuscany, you probably want to finally see them with your own eyes. Of course, there are some spots in the region that are particularly good for taking these views in and, as such, we have compiled a list of some of the best views in Tuscany to help you out. Here are some more of them!
3. San Gimignano
The medieval town of San Gimignano is famous for its towers, built in Medieval and Renaissance times by wealthy families, adjacent to their homes, to show off their wealth and compete with each other.
3. San Gimignano
The medieval town of San Gimignano is famous for its towers, built in Medieval and Renaissance times by wealthy families, adjacent to their homes, to show off their wealth and compete with each other.
Florence, Siena, Lucca and Pisa were also once dotted by similar towers but these were lost to wars, floods and bombs and few of theirs remain. San Gimignano, however, has managed to preserve fourteen of an estimated hundred towers that once stood in the city. Many of these can be visited today, such as the majestic 54m tall Torre Grossa, and offer extraordinary views over the city and across the surrounding landscape. Just find a a vacation rental in San Gimignano and take it in for yourself!
4. Rocca di Radicofani
The Natural Park of the Val d’Orcia is an exceptionally beautiful part of Tuscany with pretty scenery and charming towns. Dominating the skyline of the area is Radicofani, a typical medieval hilltown topped by one of the most impressive fortresses in all of Italy, the Rocca di Radicofani, or Fortress of Radicofani.
4. Rocca di Radicofani
The Natural Park of the Val d’Orcia is an exceptionally beautiful part of Tuscany with pretty scenery and charming towns. Dominating the skyline of the area is Radicofani, a typical medieval hilltown topped by one of the most impressive fortresses in all of Italy, the Rocca di Radicofani, or Fortress of Radicofani.
An extraordinary building, steeped in legend and rich in history, the views offered from its walls and windows are truly exceptional, displaying one of the best panoramas over the Tuscan countryside. Just find a villa with pool in Radicofani and discover this exceptional attraction and its amazing view for yourself.
There are still many more wonderful views of Tuscany to take in so be sure to read on to the following posts in this series for even more of our picks for the best spots to catch those views.
There are still many more wonderful views of Tuscany to take in so be sure to read on to the following posts in this series for even more of our picks for the best spots to catch those views.
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Picture 3: Patafisik / CC BY-SA 4.0
Picture 3: Patafisik / CC BY-SA 4.0
