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Italy is home to a vast amount of naturally occurring hot springs that are dotted all over the country and Tuscany, in particular, boasts quite a number of them. There is no better way to relax on your holidays than to head to a quiet and pretty spa town for a day and spend some time soaking your worries away in the restorative and therapeutic waters of a hot spring. It is better, still, if it is free to do so and you don't have to worry about budgeting for the day. Luckily, some of the hot springs in Tuscany are free and open and can be visited without purchasing a ticket or planning in advance, whenever you want throughout the day (or night) or year. We have compiled a list of some of the best of the best of these for you to browse. Just get planning your relaxing getaway to Tuscany!

1. Bagno Vignoni

Bagno Vignoni seems to make it on to all of our lists about spas and pretty, little-known corners of Tuscany!

Tuscany is a beauty and there is lots to see and do, all across the region. In fact, it is one of the most picturesque and pretty places in the world. There is an endless list of places you could visit, things you could see and things you could do. However, some are more picture-perfect than others and, to help you narrow down the list and make it possible to fit into one trip, here are more of this author's picks of the most photogenic sights in Tuscany that you'll want to visit and then capture in a photograph forever.

9. The most photogenic beach in Tuscany?

Follonica is a coastal city that is often seen as the “Miami” of Tuscany, with a modern, busy city centre and long stretches of beautiful beaches. Torre Mozza is one of these beaches, located just 3km from the center of Follonica and is named for an ancient tower built right on the cusp of the shore.

Tuscany really is impossibly beautiful. There is just so much to see and do and so much of it is made up of some of the most beautiful galleries, buildings, works of art and views in the world. Of course, there really are endless lists of excellent things to see and do so, in order to help you out, here are more of this author's picks of the most photogenic sights in Tuscany that you'll want to visit and then capture forever.

7. The Uffizi

The Uffizi is one of the leading art galleries in the world and for good reason. It is a must-see for the countless masterpieces that are housed inside of it but it is also quite the photogenic beauty in its own right. There is almost too much to see, which can lead to a bit of sensory overload. When I took a moment to just wander and not try and see everything for a second, I found myself strolling around behind my parents and I got this photograph.

There are lots of fascinating sights and attractions all around Tuscany and there could never be enough time to see or do it all. However, if you are particularly interested in photography, commemorating your trip and picture-perfect scenery, there are some suggestions that we would like to make of places that you should add into your itinerary. Here are more of this author's picks of the most photogenic sights in Tuscany…

5. Haring's mural in Pisa: the ultimate backdrop

Keith Haring's “Tuttomondo” mural, located in the Tuscan town of Pisa, near the station in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, is his last public work. Painted in 1989, just before the artist died prematurely in 1990, when he was already beginning to fall sick due to HIV-related complications, it was produced in collaboration with the students of Caparol Center.

Tuscany is home to some of the most extraordinary buildings, works of art, views and attractions in the world. You are really spoiled when it comes to things to see and do. However, there are some things that are more unusual, special and picturesque than others. Again, many things could have made this list but these are this author's picks of the most photogenic sights in Tuscany. Just bring your camera and capture these attractions and the memories that you make there to have and to keep forever.

3. The concentrated wonder of the Piazza della Signoria

The Piazza della Signoria in Florence is a focal point of the historical part of the city and a place where all tourists will inevitably end up there at some point during their time exploring the city. It is home to the Palazzo Vecchio (the old town hall), the iconic Fountain of Neptune, and the Loggia del Lanzi, a building that is open on two sides and has open arches on its facade that contains important examples of ancient and Renaissance sculptures.