Montalcino in the Heart of Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia
In the heart of Tuscany’s famous Val d’Orcia lies one of the loveliest hilltop hamlets in the entire region- Montalcino. …
Tuscany Villages
Some of the best known villages in Italy and in the world are located in Tuscany. The Val di Chiana, Val d’Orcia, and the Val di Merse are among the most famous areas for magnificent hilltop villages.
Here are some of the villages to see in Tuscany:
- Anghiari (AR)
- Barga (LU)
- Buonconvento (SI)
- Capalbio (GR)
- Cetona (SI)
- Montaione (FI)
- Montemerano (GR)
- Palazzuolo sul Senio (FI)
- Pitigliano (GR)
- Poppi (AR)
- San Gimignano (SI)
- Volterra (PI)
The Hamlet of Peccioli: Where the Middle Ages and Contemporary Art Unite
Peccioli, perched on a hill in the Pisan Valdera, is a fascinating medieval village that offers tourists a complete immersion …
Tuscany’s Thermal Paradise: Discover Chianciano Terme’s Rich Heritage and Rejuvenating Embrace
Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Tuscany, just an hour from Siena, Chianciano Terme offers a captivating blend of …
Terme di Petriolo: Hot Springs in a Less-Explored Area of Tuscany
Immersed in the Basso Merse Nature Reserve just a few kilometers from Siena, lies the spa village of Petriolo, a …
Visiting Cortona: The Inspiration For “Under the Tuscan Sun”
At 600 meters above sea level, Cortona is yet another characteristic Tuscan hilltop town with breathtaking views of the Chiana …
Montepulciano in Valdichiana: Quintessential Tuscany
Whether you have daydreamed about it, “pinned” it, or actually been there, most of us have a pretty clear picture …
What to See in Colle Val d’Elsa in Tuscany
Colle di Val d’Elsa is an ancient medieval village in the heart of the Tuscan countryside between Siena and Florence. …
Fiesole, the Mother of Florence: “The Beauty”
Have you already been to Florence, or maybe are visiting now, and you still have some free time? Perhaps the …
Visiting Andrea Bocelli’s Homeland of Lajatico in Tuscany
By now, almost everyone on the planet has heard of Andrea Bocelli. His angelic voice has been described as the …
A Day Trip to Pontremoli in Tuscany’s Lunigiana Region
Tuscany has done “it” once again! “It” being the fact that the region continues to pleasantly surprise me time and …
