Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

Garavicchio is a small medieval village in the province of Grosseto that is certainly worth a visit if you’re in the area on your next Tuscany holiday!

Situated approximately one hundred kilometres from the city of Rome, Garavicchio is probably most famous for its unusual theme park, the Tarot Card Garden!

Tourists have a wide choice of gorgeous vacation rentals in the Maremma area of Tuscany to choose from.

This unusual forested area is dotted with twenty two large and highly coloured sculptures which were inspired by mystical Tarot symbols.

This fascinating garden of artistic beauty was created by an artist called Niki de Saint Phalle and is certainly unlike anything you’ve ever seen!

Situated in the province of Grosseto in Tuscany is the pretty little town of Capalbio. This lovely tourist attraction is also close to other welcoming towns like Manciano and Orbetello.

Why not stay in a beautiful vacation rental in Capalbio where you can relax after a few thrilling days of exploring all the area has to offer? There are several holiday villas to choose from to suit every taste and budget!

This medieval town is the most south western municipality in Tuscany, close to the border with the region of Latium. Its origins are believed to date back as far as 806AD.

There are intriguing bronze tombs here which provided local historians and archaeologists with a wealth of information that visitors can learn about in great detail when they come here.

Manciano is a beautiful town in the south of Grosseto province. It’s situated only eighteen kilometres south west of the gorgeous town of Pitigliano and forty kilometres from Orbetello.

Perhaps a mesmerising stay in a villa rental in Manciano with private pool is just the treat you and your family are looking for this summer.

This paradise is the perfect base from which you can embark on your exciting explorations of the surrounding area.

The Amiata region of Tuscany is a vast kingdom of nature! It’s brimming with meandering streams, forests and beautiful lakes.

Gaze upon the majestic height of Monte Amiata and challenge yourself to a scenic trek through these lands.

Enjoy a mesmerising stay in the Amiata area by booking a superb five star villa with swimming pool in Buonconvento. Here you can easily explore the area which the following legend talks about!

The Amiata region is a perfect setting for a legendary story of two lovers which goes as follows. It begins with the story of a gentle young woman called Gherarda, the countess of Cana who frequently came to this area and stayed with the monks of the abbey of San Salvatore. She loved going out on rides through the nearby forests and immersing herself in the peacefulness of nature.

Aulla is a stunning little place that was once an important stronghold that guarded the roads leading to Lucca city, Cisa pass and Liguria. It was a defence stronghold in its day, complete with fortress walls built in a military Renaissance style. Tourists will love the charming beauty and tranquillity of this special place.

Those wishing to stay in the area for a few days of exploration have a fine choice of holiday rentals in Fivizzano to choose from, only a few kilometres away from Aulla.

It’s close to the famous pilgrim pathway that leads all the way to Rome called Via Francigena.