San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, San Gimignano is famous for its medieval architecture, unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower housesWith its forest of towers spiking the horizon, San Gimignano is one of the most recognisable and iconic destinations in…
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Volterra is a walled mountaintop town in the Tuscany region of Italy. Its history dates from before the 8th century BC and it has substantial structures from the Etruscan, Roman, and Medieval periods. Volterra (in Etruscan Veláthri), was one of the main city-states of ancient Etruria and during the Middle Ages it was the seat of an important episcopal lordship. The village has been…
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Siena is a city where the architecture soars, as do the souls of many of its visitors. Effectively a giant, open-air museum celebrating the Gothic, Siena has spiritual and secular monuments that have retained both their medieval forms and their extraordinary art collections, providing the visitor with plenty to marvel at. The city’s historic contrade…
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Considered the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence paved the way for the artistic and cultural revolution that marked the transition from medieval to modern times. Today, visitors can be a part of this spectacular city. Florence offers some of the best art, history, and fashion that Italy has to offer. Breathtaking churches, unparalleled museums, and…
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Piazza dei Miracoli (Miracles Square) with its leaning tower, cathedral, baptistery and “campo santo” form the architectural complex that is commonly considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the classic image used to represent Italy. Among buildings of its kind, the Leaning Tower of Pisa probably carries the…
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The elegant Renaissance city of Lucca has a perfectly preserved historical center and city walls, where its powerful past is still very visible and enjoyable nowadays. Thanks to the 16th century walls Lucca was protected from any siege; consequently, its historic center is perfectly preserved. There you will find different landmarks in appearance and history…
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