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Holidays in Tuscany - For a beautiful Italian holiday

By Simon Johnson

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One look at it and you feel like you are living a scene out of a fantasy tale. Tuscany charms you with everything, its architectural land, its aromatic vineyards and its striking smoothed hilltops. With moss covered ancient castles and sculpted landmarks, beautiful Tuscany with its snaking sandy roads is a fantastic vacation destination for all.

Siena

This attraction is a medieval town that offers sites like Piazza del Campo, tall bell tower, museums and cathedral and amazing narrow streets. When on a holiday in Tuscany, you can always enjoy a tour of Siena by walking and trailing through the streets of the town, as well as by climbing up till the top of the tower bell to cherish the magnificent view, the town offers.

Lucca

Lucca is a city with a history that dates back to around 180 BC. Situated at the top of a Roman colony, this town acts as a tourist attraction, drawing tourist and visitors towards its walled construction as Lucca is a city enclosed with walls constructed in 16th century. From well preserved walls to towers, the town has so much to offer to those looking forwards to a great holiday in Tuscany. A 1900 year old roman amphitheatre, piazzas, churches, medieval constructions and delicacy rich restaurant offering Italian flavor are some of the reasons to add this city in your trip to Tuscany.

Florence

This Italian city lies at a distance of few kilometers from Tuscany and is worth taking a trip to, when on a holiday in Tuscany. A lot of tourist and visitors on their trip to Tuscany prefer to visit Florence for its rich architectural sites, the Piazza, baptistery, Duomo and museums flaunting best of arts, artifacts and paintings from eminent artists. The Renaissance architect always draws a lot of people every year.

Taste wine in Chianti

Tuscany is well known for its wines and Chianti wine region is a major attraction for tourist and visitors, looking forward to some wine tasting. Located between Siena and Florence, Chianti is a perfect way of enjoying a great day with red wines, breathtaking countryside view, scenic villages and wineries. On a trip to Tuscany, you must not forget to cherish the pleasure of Tuscany wines and views.

Pisa

This world famous tourist attraction is located in the north of Tuscany and just 50 miles from Florence. Leaning tower of Pisa is a bell tower is known for its tilted construction, 300 steps of narrow stairs and a view worth taking the physical challenge. The tower also offers a medieval center, river, statues, parks and more for a great holiday.

San Gimignano

This tourist attraction is a city of towers situated on a hilltop and with a history that goes back to 10th century. The place used to pride 72 towers earlier, but today the town has 14 tower houses remaining and a best countryside view to offer.

Best time to visit or holiday in Tuscany

Best time to holiday in Tuscany is in the months of April to September.

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