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 …
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)
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 …
The Tuscan Village of Capalbio in the Maremma Area
The small village of Capalbio is immersed in Tuscany’s Maremma countryside yet close to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Tiny shops line …
Visiting Bolgheri Along Tuscany’s Etruscan Coast: Wine and Beyond
Just when you thought that you had discovered (or at least read about) almost all of Tuscany’s beautiful villages, you …
San Miniato Along the Via Francigena in Tuscany
The lovely hilltop town of San Miniato along the Via Francigena is a Tuscan treasure. Its location, characteristic medieval borgo …
The Hilltop Village of Montecarlo in the Lucca Province
Just 25 km east of Lucca lies the quaint hilltop village of Montecarlo. You may not have heard of it until …
Monteriggioni’s Castle and Medieval Village in the Siena Province
Monteriggioni is a little town with a rich history located in the province of Siena. The primary attraction is its …
Visiting Palazzuolo sul Senio in Tuscany’s Mugello Region
The medieval village of Palazzuolo sul Senio is located in the mountains outside of Florence known as the Upper Mugello …
Montemerano: One of the Most Beautiful Villages in Tuscany’s Maremma
Montemerano is one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy”. Located in southern Tuscany‘s Maremma region, Montemerano is just 10 …
Visiting Pitigliano in Tuscany’s Maremma
Known as Tuscany’s “Little Jerusalem”, the village of Pitigliano in Tuscany’s Grosseto province just might take your breath away. This …
