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Tuscany

What is specific about this region looking throung the lens of tourism is the most significant place in agri tourism. The region is sought after by artists, intelectuals, emotionally mature tourists for the beauty of land and ability of local architects to merge with the country. Artists rent houses here all year long to gain inspiration from the surrounding sceneries. People and nature in unity.

Tuscany (Toscana) is a region famous for its arts, history, beautiful sceneries and famous wine Chianti We should not leave out the Elba Island, the biggest of those belonging to this region. The name Tuscany comes from latin „Tusci", which was used for Etruscans. The remnants of their culture in Italy are spread all over the country – many cities are surrounded by Etruscan walls, beautiful palaces represent the regions wealth.
• Florence - the cradle of the Renaissance which attracts tourists from all over the word until now. Todays town is represented by charming Ponte Vecchio Bridge (Old bridge) with small goldsmiths' shops, Michelangelo's statue of David, gothic church of Santa Croce or the Uffuzzi gallery with the richest collection of Italian Renaissance art.
• Pisa - world-famous for the Square of Miracles "Campo dei Miracoli" and its 4 highlights: spectacular sloping tower, cathedral, baptistery and Camposanto. The Sloping tower of Pisa is the most interesting attraction for tourists – the diversion of the upper part from the lower part is more than 4 metres…
• Versilia - is situated in the north-western part of Tuscany in the region of Lucca between Apuan Alps and Tyrrhenian Sea. The length of this area’s shore is about 20km. The resorts Pietrasanta, Forte dei Marmi, Seravezza and Stazzema belong to the historical part - so called “Vera Versilia”. Camaiore, Massarosa and Viareggio are peripheral resorts. The area is very colorful, affected by its geography – the top of mount la Pania della Croce (1.859 m above sea level) is only 15km far as the crow flies from the seaside resort Forte dei Marmi. The climate is pleasant and mild, close mountains balance the humidity during hot summers while the sea provides mild winter.
• Pietrasanta – historical town and its remarkable sights most of which are located on the charming square Piazza del Duomo. Marina di Pietrasanta is a famous sea-side resort with elegant villas, hotels and sports facilities set among greenery. Moreover, the resort doesn’t lack night clubs and discos.
• Forte dei Marmi – this sea-side resort is years-long sought after by artists, writers and prominent people of financial and industrial world. What attracts them are luxurious secluded villas set in beautiful gardens and parks. In the resort you can find hotels of all categories, exclusive designers‘ boutiques, promenades and a sandy beach with high quality service.
• Viareggio – a renowned seaside resort known as „The Pearl of Tyrrhenian Sea“ spreads among two pine forests and beautiful Massaciuccoli lake. To name one of the most famous festivals that take place here, surely „Puccini Opera Festival“ is the one. It takes place in Torre del Laggo as Giacomo Puccini lived and composed many of his works here.