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The art haven of Tuscany is without a doubt, the stunning city of Florence! Many days of cultural entertainment can be sought from this ancient and beautiful place.

But why not explore the more mysterious and eerie stories that surround this enchanting city? Seek out hidden doorways, secret corners and see things that you may not have noticed otherwise!

Why not book into a stylish holiday rental in Florence where you can base your mysterious explorations!


Walking along the Piazza della Signoria beside Palazzo Vecchio in the historic centre of Florence may appear to be a perfectly beautiful place full of charm and welcome. But this was once the sight of mass murder over the centuries!

One such victim of a brutal death here was a mercenary captain called Baldaccio d’Anghiari. He was brutally murdered here in 1441. But a strange story that followed over 500 years later may have you thinking twice about who’s watching you in Florence!

One of the world’s most famous wines, ‘Morellino di Scansano', comes from the village of Scansano. This is a peaceful treasure in the midst of a green forest, sitting contently on top of a hill overlooking a sea of green in the scenic Maremma area of Tuscany!

Why not treat your family and friends to a holiady villa on the Maremma coast for a week or two? You have so much surrounding you to explore, including this beautiful village of Scansano!

This little gem lies off the beaten tourist track yet offers an abundance of Italian cultural heritage to be enjoyed. This natural haven is close to picturesque sites of the Maremma area of Grosetto such as the Monti Dell’ Uccellina, the nature reserves enveloping Orbetello and Burano, secluded forest lined beaches on the coast and lovely islets sitting off the coast.

The village of Scansano is home to world famous vineyards that have successfully grown the Morellino grape to perfection and turned it into a deliciously smooth wine using their perfected technique, honed over the centuries.

Tourists will adore the panoramic views of the countryside that Scansano overlooks, it’s so peaceful and welcoming!

A cradle of arts, crafts and culture...Pontremoli town in the province of Massa & Carrara is a perfect spot to visit on your travels to Tuscany!

Home to a majestic Baroque designed cathedral with an intricate Neoclassical exterior, this town has much to offer in terms of admirable architecture, art collections and history.

Other beautiful churches in the town and surrounding area are decorated in many styles and house exquisite works. In the Church of San Francesco, tourists can see a magnificent artwork by the well known artist, Agostino di Duccio dating from the 15th century.

Why not stay in a beautiful villa near La Spezia city, only forty kilometres south west of Pontremoli? It offers magnificent views of the sea and would be the perfect place to relax and unwind after a few days of tourist explorations!

The tiny town of Capannori near Lucca in Tuscany has risen to great heights in its determined and successful journey to become the greenest place in Europe! It has become a shining advocate in Italy’s Zero Waste Movement, an initiative to help dramatically reduce the amount of waste that each household produced.

It also endeavours to develop ingenious ways to recycle and cut down on packaging coming into the household. The goal was to find a cleaner and more efficient solution to waste disposal than incineration or landfill sites.

For tourists wishing to see this unique place for themselves, why not stay at a superb holiday rental in Lucca where they can easily commute to Capannori.

If you’re holidaying in Tuscany this year, be sure to stop off in the glamorous wine making region of Chianti. Take your pick from a selection of exciting Chianti day trips that we describe in related articles or why not go on all three!

This one takes you firstly through the welcoming town of Castellina in Chianti. Not far from Siena, this town dates back to Etruscan times and is home to a magnificent remnant of this glorious ancient civilisation.

Visit the Etruscan caves of Montecalvario, sitting right in the middle of the Chianti district to learn more!

Book a wonderful holiday villa in Chianti to relax in after your exciting days of exploration. You will be surrounded with superb views and a peacefulness away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.