Around Florence

Volterra Near Florence

Volterra

Volterra, located very close to San Gimignano was known to be a very important town for the Etruscans. It rises on a hilly ridge between the valleys of the Era and Cecina, surrounded by two defensive walls. You…

Montepulciano Around Florence

Montepulciano

The Montepulciano wine is quite a luxury and bringing it to your lips will never be a normal occasion. Take this opportunity to see where this wonderful wine really comes from, the medival town of Montepulciano is located…

Assisi Around Florence

Assisi

Assisi is a town in the province of Perugia, lying in the Umbria region of Italy. It is famously known for the birthplace of St. Francis more commonly know in Italyas, San Francesco. St. Francis is the founhder…

Leonardo Da Vinci Manuscript

Vinci

Vinci is a town in Tuscany surrounded by hills, emersed with vineyards and olive trees. It is the birthplace of the one and only Leonardo da Vinci. Getting there By car From Florence click here(1 hour drive) From Rome…

Cortona Around Florence

Cortona

Cortona is coming up the ladder as attractions to see in Tuscany. It was first part of Umbria but now is a part of Tuscany under the province of Arezzo. The Lake Trasimeno is a must see. Known for…

Lucca Near Florence

Lucca

It is an alternative to the high-season tourist madness of Florence or Rome. the information boards you come across outside is more notable  are  in Italian only. In fact, the town boasts no famous showpieces, and therefore no crowds…

Arezzo Near Florence

Arezzo

Arezzo is a town located in the central part of Tuscany. It is famous for its antiques market and the famous Saracino. Getting there By train: It is just 40 minutes away from Florence. There are hourly trains…

Perugia Near Florence

Perugia

Perugia is the capital city of the region of Umbria. Perugia too was part of the Roman empire. Now though large parts has been destroyed because of the wars and a number of earthquakes. There also is a…

San Gimignano near Florence

San Gimignano

Known as the city of Towers, this locality is being more commonly frequented in recent years. Since it is not far from Siena as well it is perfect to pass by. It lies on a hilltop 334 meters…

Siena Near Florence

Siena

Siena is located in Tuscany, one of the first places to visit after Florence, where one could enjoy the scenic view of the landscapes along the way.It is like a typical Tuscan hill town. Less than an hours…

Pisa and its lining tower

Pisa

Florence is the heart of Tuscany. A center of attraction of art, culture and architecture. Once visited Florence a day trip to check out Pisa and other towns in the premises is a must. Well how can one of the…

Fiesole Near Florence

Fiesole

Fiesole, founded in the 9th century BC is known as the town on the top of the hill that watches over Florence. Due to its geographical location, the Etruscans chose Fiesole as the defence of the Arno valley.…

Vernazza Sunset

Le 5 Terre

Is  there anything better than accepting the best that mother nature can offer at this time of the year? With the sun trying to fry us alive, all the solutions point towards the sea side. Florence offers some…