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Come to Cosa in south-western Tuscany to explore the remains of a Roman town here. Situated 110 metres above sea level, Cosa overlooks the beautiful coastline close to the scenic lagoon town of Orbetello.

Why not book into a glorious villa in Grosetto province and enjoy all that this southern area of Tuscany has to offer!

Many excavations have taken place here throughout the 20th century to uncover the Roman buildings left in ruins here. A clever street plan had been constructed here. There was a fair sized forum which would have been Cosa town square. Trading of food and goods would have taken place here between the townsfolk.

Include a pampering visit to one of many spa towns in Tuscany where you can still immerse yourself in outdoor thermal pools to take away the aches and pains of vigorous travelling! Check out our previous article on some thermal pool hotspots like Montecatini Terme, Bagno Vignoni, Rapolano Terme and Gambassi Terme in our article titled ‘Spa Destinations in Tuscany’ or read on to find out more about some other little Tuscan gems.

Stay in a cosy villa in Montecatini Terme where you can easily travel around to see some of the following luxury spa destinations.

Explore the four main Roman sites in Tuscany that still have very well preserved remains of the dominant Roman civilisation. Start off your Roman adventure in the Tuscan city of Siena; first settled by the Etruscans and then brought under Roman rule.

Stay in a lovely vacation rental in Siena where you can travel around its many attractions with ease. Siena didn't initially thrive during this time because of its poor connections to major trade routes but the city itself still holds onto many beautiful old buildings and monuments erected during Roman reign.

Lucca, the old city that has beautifully preserved its past is just waiting to be explored by you! Stay in a luxury five stars villa in Lucca where you can experience a wonderful holiday with lots of nearby attractions to explore.

Treat your eyes to the many attractions of Lucca including these seven gems.

Walk around the 17th century broad high walls of Lucca, lined with grass and a pathway for strolling or cycling along. This is a magnificent way to see the beautifully preserved city of Lucca in all its glory; especially at sunrise or sunset.

Piazza Anfiteatro, shaped like an oval, is the main piazza in Lucca. It has stayed true in shape to the amphitheatre arena that once stood here. The performances which took place here would have been witnessed by over ten thousand spectators!

Come for a relaxing spa break in the Tuscan village of Equi Terme. Situated on the slopes of Pizzo d’Uccello, a jagged group of high mountains in the Apuan Alps, this is a lovely scenic place to visit on your travels of the region.

There are many interesting things to do and see in Equi Terme such as the vast underground caves here and the furrow of Equi; a canyon which tells the geological history of glacial activity here millions of years ago.

Stay in a beautiful vacation rental in Fivizzano, only a few kilometre's drive from Equi Terme where you can enjoy a lovely relaxing spa break!