The city of Chiusi lies in the Siena province in the Valdichiana Valley of southern Tuscany. Perched upon a hill, it offers amazing views as well as plenty of history and archaeology. Chiusi's historical center is very small and you can easily visit the major sites ...

   Located in the heart of Tuscany, in the midst of the green hills typical of this region, the city of Siena is one of the most loved destinations by all tourists, both foreign and Italian. The province of Siena includes numerous other well-known areas such ...

  Treno Natura is a vintage steam locomotive which departs from Siena on unique excursions throughout Tuscany's Val d'Orcia. Planned around various festivals in the villages and picturesque hilltop towns of the Val d'Orcia, Treno Natura allows for a total immersion experience. ©terresiena.it/trenonatura/September and October 2019 Destinations Treno Natura's ...

   The tiny, medieval town of Certaldo is exactly the vision that comes to mind when dreaming about Tuscany. Perched upon the hilltops surrounding the great city of Florence, Certaldo alto is majestic, yet subtle. Birthplace of Giovanni Boccaccio (author of the Decameron), in the summertime, it celebrates ...

  Just outside Florence in the Chianti region, the Grape Festival in Impruneta (or La Festa dell'Uva di Impruneta) is held every September. Ninety-three years later, it has grown to one of the most beloved events in all of Tuscany. The History It began in 1926, in order to promote ...

   Chianti. Chi-an-ti (key-ahn-tee). Even the word itself sounds beautiful and luscious. It's not one of Italy's twenty official "regions", but it is an area within the region of Tuscany. Confusing? Not really.  The Area Chianti is nestled between the rolling hills and vineyards of Tuscany's Florence and ...

   Florence is absolutely one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Its great art and culture is known practically all over the world. It's a fascinating city to experience both day and night, strolling through its ancient streets or across the Ponte Vecchio. The historic ...

    The Tuscan city of Florence is a city in constant motion. There's really never a dull moment at any time of year that you visit. The first weekend of September is no exception with the famous Rificolona Festival or the Paper Lantern Festival.  Why Is the ...

   The Palio of San Rocco returns to the town of Figline Valdarno in the Chianti hills once again this year. This traditional event takes place from August 30th to September 3rd, immersing residents and visitors in a typical Tuscan medieval and Renaissance atmosphere.  A Brief History The Palio ...

   Figline Valdarno is nestled in the green hills of Chianti in Tuscany and known for its well-known artists (such as Masaccio). This town is part of the municipality of Florence, but in recent years, it became part of Figline and Incisa Valdarno. Collegiate Church of Santa ...