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The lovely town of Grosseto, located in the heart of the Maremma area of southern Tuscany, is a lesser known beauty that is filled with architectural gems and more attractions and things to see than one might imagine.

If you're looking for a charming destination off the beaten track that will appease all of your artistic and cultural yearnings, while keeping you far from the regular tourist crowds of Tuscany, just browse our incredible vacation rentals in Grosseto.

Situated around 14km from the coast on a flat plain, the town is a collection of beautiful and fascinating religious, civil and military buildings, all surrounded by a hexagonal wall that wraps around the historic centre of Grosseto. Architecture-lovers take note because there is a lot to see in this lovely town and here are some of our highlights.

If you want to experience the work of Monet, you're likely to plan a trip to France. However, one of the best introductions to that famous and great artist currently available in the world is actually in Florence. “Monet Experience and the Impressionists” is a new Crossmedia Group production that is a virtual and experience-based journey of images and sounds. The exhibition immerses viewers into the works of that legendary 19th century artist, taking his works beyond the canvas into a 360° environment, projected across huge screens, the architectural elements of the Church of Santo Stefano al Ponte and VR headsets and accompanies them with a combination of narration and music.

This immersive experience is a whole new way to appreciate the art of Monet and the Impressionists and is a must-see for any art-lovers who have found a luxury villa in Florence and are planning a visit to the city before the 1st of May 2018.

There is much to see and do in Florence. It is positively stuffed with tourist attractions and cultural gems. In between the mad dash from museums to churches to sculptures to famous square and streets and more, be sure to take a moment to pause and take the city in as a whole. Florence is many things but it is also, undoubtedly, a city with a very pretty skyline. Taking in her views is a must for anyone visiting Florence so browse our beautiful luxury villas in Florence and, when you visit, make time to take in some of the best views in Florence. Luckily, we've been compiling a list of some of the ultimate spots to take in said views so take note and get planning your trip.

5. Giardino Bardini

The Giardino Bardini, or Bardini Garden, is a Renaissance garden that is still a bit of a well-kept secret devoid of crazy crowds of tourists. Filled with beautiful canals, fountains, flowers and sculptures, it also boasts some exceptional views over the city.

Florence is a city with a pretty skyline and is home to many distinctive buildings and, as a result, taking in views across all of its majesty is a must for anyone visiting Florence – especially if it is your first time! Just browse our beautiful luxury villas in Florence, find the right one for you and yours and get to planning a trip. Then, while planning said trip, be sure to carve out some time to check out some of the following spots, which are great places to take in some of the best views in Florence.

3. The Rose Garden

The Rose Garden in Florence is the perfect oasis of calm and brings together art from the Belgian artist Folon, roses and (most importantly) some truly stunning panoramic views across the city. Free to visit, it is open from morning until nightfall year round. A little-known gem, it is home to a collection of 400 different varieties of roses, 1000 botanical varieties, lemons, and other plants, a Japanese garden, and a sprinkling of sculptures by Folon.

We've been talking about Florence a bit this week and, if you think about the city, what comes to mind: particular sights or attractions, specific restaurants or bars, certain works of art or buildings? Most likely, it is some sort of combination of all of the above, within the setting of the city itself, with its incredibly rich and beautiful historic centre.

Taking in as much of the city as possible, its pretty skyline, and many distinctive buildings, is a must for anyone visiting Florence – especially if it is your first time!

Just browse our beautiful luxury villas in Florence, find the right one for you and yours and then get to planning a trip.

While you're planning, here are some of the best spots to take in the best views of Florence.