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Visit the bustling town of Pescia in Pistoia Province which is situated along the banks of the River Pescia. This area is well known for its flower and olive tree cultivation which adds lots of colour and tranquillity to the scenery here.

Begin your day by walking around some of the structural attractions of Pescia such as the old flower market building, the communal palace and the ornate cathedral.

Be sure to explore one of the frazioni of Pescia called Collodi. This is the birthplace of Carlo Lorenzini who wrote the beloved children’s book, ‘Pinocchio’.

Why not stretch your legs in the lively town of Monticiano?

This pretty part of Siena province is situated on the right bank of the Val di Merse and is included in the Metalliferous Hills nature area that is bordered by several regions.

Visit the local ‘Buca dei Falchi’, a huge cave full of stalactites and stalagmites for a few hours or stroll along the many guided walking, cycling or horse riding tours available around this picturesque town.

The ancient hamlet of Castello di Tocchi is only a few minutes’ walk away and would be the perfect setting to enjoy a picnic meal as you gaze around the peaceful environment of colourful flowers and trees. Sit back and relax in the healing thermal springs of Bagni di Petriolo, a frazioni of Monticiano which is very popular with tourists.

Stop off in the quaint town of Poggio a Caiano on your next vacation to Prato province in Tuscany. Stay in a quaint vacation rental in Carmignano which is only four kilometres away

It’s situated around nine kilometres south of Prato and is made up of ten frazioni including Calcinaia and Poggetto. One of the main sights to see in Poggio a Caiano is the lavish Medici villa.

In 1473 this ruined shell of a house was bought by Lorenzo de’ Medici. It was redesigned to have a quadrangular base around a huge central hall with windows all around overlooking the tranquil countryside.

The pretty commune of Cantagallo lies about fifteen kilometres north of Prato town and offers a delightful array and things for tourists to see and do.

Stay in a comfortable villa rental in Barberino Di Mugello which is only twenty minutes drive from Cantagallo.

It’s such an interesting place to visit because it encompasses 21 tiny villages and hamlets including Trairio, Fossato and Gavigno which emanate a great history and character of the area.

Visit historic sites in Cantagallo such as the medieval bridge in the village of Cerbaia and the thrilling adventure park in Gavigno.

Montignoso is a big town in the province of Massa Carrara that’s actually made up of a cluster of tiny hamlets including Cinquale and Renella. Over ten thousand people live in the commune of Montignoso and when you arrive here for a visit, you can see why they love it here so much! Browse our stunning holiday villas in Montignoso area and reserve your favorite for your stay.

This charming town was founded on a hilltop overlooking the Tuscan coast and is dominated by the magnificent Aghinolfi Castle. Its strategic position allowed a close view of the Tyrrhenian coast that stretched from the Gulf of La Spezia to Livorno.