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For romantic and breathtaking countryside visit Tuscany. This picture-perfect region boasts
one of the most beautiful landscapes in Italy and has a great deal to offer, from walled
villages and medieval fortresses, stunning coastlines, marvellous cities, cooking classes,
signature wines and food festivals. Tuscany offers an authentic Italian sensory overload.
Lesser known gems are waiting to be explored, for example, Lake Iseo located in the
north is an unspoilt nature spot, surrounded by the picturesque and historical “Borghi più
Belli d’Italia” villages set against the dramatic backdrop of the Monte Isola mountains.
In addition, the Puglia region
is luxury, elegance and rustic
perfectly combined with
history, architecture, vibrant
towns and enchanting
beaches. Located in the
heel on the map of Italy´s
famous boot, it has risen
up the ranks to become a
perfect destination due to its
diverse coastlines, with both
the Adriatic and Ionian on
either side and both easily
accessible. For history lovers,
visit the World Heritage
site of Alberobello, with its
gothic style Trulli houses that
date back to the Bronze Age.
Visit the cypress-lined region of
Val D’orcia, where the site for the
UNESCO World Heritage town of
Pienza is located with its amazing
architecture and wonderful markets
selling the famous pecorino cheeses,
homemade wines, olive oil and local
honey.
Also, Siena referred to as the “Little
Sister of Florence” a city full of charm
and history, with medieval brick
houses, and the famous Piazza del
Campo which hosts the biannual Palio
horse racing event.
Of course, Florence, the capital of
Tuscany, is a delightful city for lovers
of art and culture in abundance. After
all, the Renaissance period was born
here and that makes this city all the
more spectacular.
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