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Don't bring home mass-produced, boring souvenirs from your trip! These are the real deal when it comes to chic and enviable cool girl souvenirs that you should buy when you stay in one of our vacation rentals in Florence...

Once you book your villa in Florence and spend time diving into the rich history and heritage of the birthplace of the Renaissance, you'll likely fall deeply in love with this fascinating, bustling, grand city. If this is the case then you'll also likely want to bring a little piece of it home with you! While it is certainly one of the most stylish cities in Italy and the world, it is also a major tourist destination with all of the less inspired, more banal souvenirs that come in tow. For those who want to bring a little of the real style and design brilliance of this great art centre home with them or who want to give those at home gifts they actually will want to receive, here's our guide to the cool girl souvenirs to stock up on in Florence...

It can be hard to land on just one vacation destination in Tuscany when it has so much to offer and has a more varied landscape than many might imagine. From seaside breaks to cosmopolitan getaways to rural retreats, there are all sorts of holidays to be had... and some locations that allow you to enjoy a little bit of everything! So, if you’re trying to decide on where you should base yourself in Tuscany we have put together a handy guide to help you out so that you can find the ideal villa in Tuscany for your tastes and needs...

While hotels offer plenty of conveniences, we think there are lots of great reasons to book a villa in Tuscany instead!

When it comes to Tuscany, in particular, those who book a villa in Tuscany will be able to get more of a taste of the Tuscan lifestyle and will often get to enjoy living in romantic and typically Tuscan spaces for a little while – something you won't get in most hotels!

Of course, there are also some practical differences between a villa and a hotel stay. 

For modern art lovers, Florence may not be the obvious choice of destination. While undeniably one of the most important artistic centres in the world and the birthplace of the Renaissance, the city may seem to many to be rooted too far into the past. This is, of course, untrue as the city is home to a vibrant street art culture, plenty of fascinating contemporary galleries, art schools and academies still attracting artists from around the world, and museums with permanent modern and contemporary sections. In addition to this, one museum is currently home to one of the most exciting modern art exhibitions in the globe: Palazzo Strozzi's Rothko a Firenze (Rothko in Florence) exhibition. So, book your villa in Florence this spring or summer and see this fascinating monograph of the great modern painter while you can...

One of the best things about Tuscany as a destination is that it boasts a varied and beautiful landscape. Those who book a villa in Tuscany, therefore, will often find that alongside savouring incredible meals and local wines, ticking major attractions off their bucket lists like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, experiencing astounding works of art and architectural gems like Michelangelo's David and Florence's Duomo, and relaxing like a local, simply soaking up the beauty all around is what makes a vacation here so magical! Better still, many of our holiday rentals in Tuscany offer guests perfectly framed views that they can enjoy all throughout their stay – when you open your bedroom window in the morning, as you dine al fresco in the garden, when you're lounging by the pool, while sipping wine during sunset on the terrace, and more. 

In order to help you find a truly magical property with picture-perfect scenery, we've put together a list of some of our most incredible examples of vacation rentals in Tuscany with amazing views...