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Tuscany (Italy Italian ''Toscana'') is a region in central Italy, bordering on Latium to the south, Umbria and Marche to the east, Emilia-Romagna and Liguria to the north, and the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west. It is often regarded as among the most beautiful parts of Italy.Tuscany was essentially the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, and its artistic heritage includes architecture, painting and sculpture, collected in dozens of museums, the best-known of which is the Uffizi in Florence, ItalyFlorence and in situ in even quite small cities.Tuscany is known for its wines (most famous of which are Chianti, Morellino di Scansano and Brunello di Montalcino) and has 120 protected regions (nature reserves).Notable tourist destinations in Tuscany include Florence, Siena, ItalySiena, Pisa, Lucca, the Maremma, the Crete Senesi, the Lunigiana and Garfagnana areas, and the island of Elba.
History - See main article: ''History of Tuscany''
Provinces of Tuscany - Province of ArezzoArezzoProvince of FlorenceFlorence (Firenze)Province of GrossetoGrossetoProvince of LivornoLivornoProvince of LuccaLuccaProvince of Massa-CarraraMassa-CarraraProvince of PisaPisaProvince of PistoiaPistoiaProvince of PratoPratoProvince of SienaSiena
Landscapes - CasentinoChiantiMaremmaMugelloVal di Chiana
See also - :Category: Towns in TuscanyTowns in Tuscany:Category:Natives of TuscanyNatives of Tuscany
External links - regione.toscana.it - Regione Toscana (Official page) !italy-weather-and-maps.com - Map of Tuscany castellitoscani.com - Castles of Tuscany italianvisits.com - ItalianVisits.com
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Properties Umbria
Real Estate and properties for sale in Umbria, Italy
http://www.propertiesumbria.com/
Convention Bureau Lucca and Serchio valley
Convention Bureau Lucca and Serchio valley in Tuscany offers service of conferences, congress and events organization.
http://www.conventionbureaulu.it
TUSCANY private tours, travel consultation and weddings
Annie Adair and Francesco Gronchi organize weddings and events, provide travel consultation services and private tours in Tuscany, specializing in the town and countryside around Volterra, Italy.
http://www.tuscantour.com/
Trade to Travel - Exchange Luxury Leisure Assets
Trade to Travel is The Countries Club for owners of luxury leisure assets: staffed and un-staffed villas, chalets, castles, estates, spas, enchanting inns and boutique hotels, private aircraft and private islands. Via TTT, members enjoy one another's properties worldwide!
http://www.tradetotravel.com/
Accommodations Villa in Tuscany Landscape
Accommodations in countryhouse in Tuscany, rents apartments in a residence in the Chianti for vacations in Italy, around Florence, Arezzo, Siena near Cavriglia, Valdarno Villa Fabry s house Tuscany country house
http://www.fabryshouse.com/
Ape Touring Holidays and Tourism in Italy
ApeTouring offers holiday houses in Italy, apartments to rent by the sea in Apulia, villas with swimming pools in Tuscany, farmholidays in Umbria. A wide range of quality homes, easy to find and book.
http://www.holidaysaccommodation.com
San Miniato - white truffles of San Miniato in Tuscany
History and architecture of San Miniato, and its truffle festival
http://www.san-miniato.com/
Palzzo Consoli
Prestigious luxury residence in Italy for vacation rentals suite and apartments in Umbria and Tuscany: Palazzo Consoli offers you a unique taste of life in a noble palazzo.
http://www.palazzoconsoli.it/
Arttrav.com
be informed. art. travel. food. shopping.
http://www.arttrav.com/
Rome Shopping Guide
PRIVATE CUSTOMIZED SHOPPING AND WINE TASTING TOURS IN ROME Expert Personal Shopper specialised in private customized shopping and wine tasting tours in Rome. Dedicated to helping travellers find and book accommodations, air conditioned transportation and more
http://www.romeshoppinguide.com/
John Vales Of Tuscany
Accomodation san gimignano budget countryside price
http://www.jvot.com/
villavalenti.com
Italian restaurant ans sauce co..located near Albany,NY
http://www.villavalenti.com/
fattoria colleverde
Enjoy the romance of a resort nestled in the heart of Lucca’s wine and olive-oil country... Just minutes from Pisa, an hour from Florence and Cinque Terre.
http://www.fattoria-colleverde.com/
The Paperback Exchange - Anglo-American Bookshop in Florence, Italy
-Thousands of titles always present in the bookshop. -Hundreds of new titles ordered each month for stock and for customer's need. -Speed in importing from UK and USA (usually 2/3 working days). -Used books, too! A continuous flow, at low prices.
http://www.papex.it/
Tourist Information Office of Camaiore - Tuscany
Tourist Information Office of Camaiore Versilia coast offer a selection of the best accomodation on Versilia Coast. Information about Versilia and Camaiore.
http://www.versiliainfo.com/
CycleItalia
This is a match made in Paradiso! We've married an unabashed passion for Italy with our extensive experience leading bicycle tours to produce hand-crafted, small-group tours that we personally lead through cycling heaven--ITALY
http://www.cycleitalia.com/
Italy Weekly Rentals
holiday villa rental, Luxury and high class Italian Vacation
http://www.italy-weekly-rentals.com/
BALTAZAR
paintings and sculptures from a French Artist
http://www.baltazar.com/
Holiday apartments Tuscany
The Santa Lucia Farmhouse is a completely restored, 18th century manor house which retains many of its original features including stone stairways, mezzanine levels, wooden floors, archways and a terracotta tiled roof terrace. The farmhouse is situated in the heart of the picturesque Garfagnana Valley, surrounded by the rolling hills of Tuscany, the Tuscan-Emilian Park and the Apuan Alps and sits within 5000 sq. meters of private orchards and vineyards. The complex also includes three well furnished and spacious apartments, each with private open air areas and barbeques. Additionally guests have access to laundry facilities and a sauna.
http://www.agritursantalucia.it/
For Lovers of the Arts
ARTuscany offers educational holidays specialising in Art Breaks to be experienced by those with a passion for the Arts within a historical and cultural context.We offer a wide range of en-plein air and hands on art workshops in painting, drawing, sculpture, mosaics, ceramics and pottery as well as the reproduction of Etruscan jewellery. Our courses which are designed with individual or specific group interests in mind, have a practical and professional focus but cater for all levels of ability from absolute beginners to competent artists. We also offer other locations in Italy such as Venice, Sicily, Lake Como and the Amalfi Coast.
http://www.artuscany.net/
Lucca Bed and Breakfast Lucca Bed & Breakfast Lucca B&B Lucca B and B Lucca B n B Lucca accommodation Lucca lodging Lucca hotel Lucca camere Lucca Affittacamere Lucca
La Bohème affittacamere bed and breakfast si trova a Lucca in Toscana. Dispone di camere singole e doppie dotate di aria condizionata.
http://www.boheme.it/
Le Mura di Montalto - Countryside holiday rental in Tuscany
Rent a two-bedroom apartment in a farm house in the Tuscan countryside. Le Mura is a quiet old farm house on the edge of an olive grove in the Chianti area of Tuscany between Siena and Arezzo...
http://www.lemuradimontalto.it/
Podere il Doccio Vacation rentals
The Farmhouse is located in a very private property ( 10 hectares ) with private road , surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, is an heaven especially for those that are looking for a quiet and safe place for the family and children. The farm produces good and organic red wine ( Chianti Colli Aretini) and excellent Extra virgin olive oil , cold pressed : a welcome tasting is always offer to the guests. The house was finely restored few years ago according the original rural style : the floors are in 'cotto toscano' (Tuscan original tiles) , the sinks in the kitchen in stone or marble are century-old , the furniture are typical Tuscan with antiques pieces, all creates a warmth atmosphere for a comfortable stay. The whole farmhouse can sleep up to 16 people , has 5 bedrooms double, 1 bedroom with twin bed, 1 bedroom with 3 single beds, 7 bathrooms all with shower, a separate Laundry room . Otherwise it's possible to rent a single portion because it is divided into four independent units, all fully equipped. Each unit has its own entrance and private space outside -all with garden furniture.
http://www.doccio.it/
Retreat
Casa Garuda hosts private and group Buddhist retreats, and summer vacations.
http://www.casagaruda.org/
Buying Property in Italy
Buying a property in Italy has access to thousands of properties for sale in Italy. We have buyers guides, hints and tips on living and working in Italy.
http://www.buying-property-in-italy.com
Mediterranea Suites and Breakfast
Lovely bed and breakfast,quite,private and charming. Only two junior suites in the hearth of Tuscany. Just on the sea.
http://www.mediterranea-tuscany.com/
Ginette Fine Art
Original Oil & Watercolor Paintings by Georgia Artist Ginette Callaway. Ginette Paints mostly Landscapes, Still Life, Garden and Floral in her textured modern impressionist manner.
http://www.ginettefineart.com/
AREZZO, Portale di Arezzo e provincia
Informazioni generali e turistiche sulla citta di arezzo e la sua provincia.
http://www.arezzocitta.com/
HOMES IN TUSCANY
The best solution for buying and selling in Tuscany...Florence
http://www.ilmattoneimmobiliare.it/links.htm
Your Wedding in Tuscany
Professional Wedding Photographers for weddings in Tuscany and other romantic locations throughout Italy.
http://www.weddingphotos.it/
The Galilei Institute
The only school in Italy, certified by the Ministry of Education, which offers exclusively personalized and full-immersion courses of Italian language, art and cooking. Established in 1985, the Galilei Institute attained the highest prestige among language schools in Italy by providing its services to the leading companies of the world.
http://www.galilei.it/
Casa Olivo Tuscany Maremma Farm Holidays
Casa Olivo farmhouse is situated on a Maremma hill, in a splendid panoramic position overlooking the ombrone river valley: sourrounded by nature and green hills, this is the ideal place to relax and escape from the stress and to spend a relaxing vacation. In a particularly peaceful position, Casa Olivo is a family owned and managed big farm, mostly cultivated with vineyards and olives trees. You could also enjoy the taste of our natural products: in fact, we are in the neighbourhood of the “Doc Montecucco wine”.
http://www.casaolivo.com/
Exclusive in Italy
the finest villas and apartments in Italyfor rent and events
http://www.exclusiveinitaly.com/
Tuscany Tours
Private walking & driving guided tours all Tuscany Reservations museums to avoid lines Van 8 seats +1 for driver & guide same person, high tech microphone & license to enter in all traffic limited area of city center
http://www.florencetour.com/
Hotel Capitol, Chianciano Terme
Surrounded by the lush green of the hills of Tuscany and just a stone's throw from the main square of Chianciano Terme, the Hotel Capitol offers its guests elegant rooms furnished with the most modern conveniences, fine cooking, friendliness and excellent service, for a healthy, relaxing stay.
http://www.capitolchianciano.it/
Affreschi & Affreschi
The original Italian frescoes and trompe l'oeil
http://www.infoaffreschi.it/
B&B Al Tuscany, Lucca
This will be your residence in the heart of Lucca, jewel of Tuscany. The charm of the ancient town that relives a renewed splendour, united to the most modern comforts offers you a really relaxing stay. The rooms have private bathroom, TV, telephone line, mini-bar, individual electronic heating and electronic safe. It is possible to use the kitchen on demand. From the spacious suite you can enjoy the view of the San Martino Cathedral.
http://www.altuscany.it/
Tuscany Net
Accommodations, bookings, events, articles, restaurants, weather information, maps, and a few recipes.
http://www.tuscany.net/
Castles of Tuscany
P.Ramponi's comprehensive guide navigated via an index and interactive maps. Readable history and photographs for each of the many castles or walled towns.
http://www.castellitoscani.com/
In Tuscany
Information on Tuscan accommodation, hotels and villas, with travel guides and some events details.
http://www.intuscany.net/
Amazon.com
Departments include books, music, videos, home and garden, electronics, and toys.
http://www.amazon.com/
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