Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

Come and see the glorious sight of the old Sonnino Castle near Livorno in Tuscany. This 19th century castle was built on a cliff overlooking the sea and is nearby to the small village of Quercianella.

It is now privately owned and only opens to the public on special occasions. Castle Sonnino even has its own private marina!

Castello Sonnino is indeed a beautiful landmark and would make for a splendid photograph if you’re touring in the area.

Autumn is the time of year for picking mushrooms and Tuscany is no different. But because of the ideal mushroom growing conditions and the value of certain fungi like the black or white truffles, tourists are required to pay a small ‘mushroom’ tax during their vacation here if they wish to pick some to make a delicious meal with.

The cost of picking mushrooms in Tuscany is as follows:
€15 for a day
€40 for a week
€100 for a year

The archaeological site of Roselle in the Grosseto province of Tuscany was where the ancient Etruscan town of Etruria once stood.

It survived through the rule of the Roman Empire and even until the Middle Ages when it was abandoned by the remaining townsfolk in search of more habitual surroundings.

Stay in a beautiful villa rental in Grosseto where you can easily explore this wonderful Etruscan site nearby!

The well preserved site of Roselle is open for tourists to look around and learn all about its intriguing history. The foundations of these ancient buildings came to the surface during a series of extensive excavations in the 1950s by an archaeologist called Aldo Mazzolai.

The classic vintage Vespa is one of the most iconic symbols of Italy and it is one of the most popular ways of getting around in Tuscany. But what has made it such a popular means of transportation around this charming region?

Choose from a wide range of villas in Tuscany, none of which are too far from the nearest Vespa rental agency!

The Vespa is a compact scooter that travels well through narrow cobbled streets of Tuscan cities and towns. It’s cheap to fuel and safe to drive along winding roads and through narrow gaps.

If you’re passing through the beautiful town of Volterra in Tuscany then be sure to stop off for a while to admire its magnificent Alabaster museum.

The ancient craft of carving with Alabaster has been prominent in this area for centuries and the exquisite pieces born from it by the skilled hands of sculptors is guaranteed to take your breath away!

Choose from a variety of Volterra luxury villas where you can live the life of kings and queens during your stay here!