Italy: Tuscany: Holidays In Tuscany

Tuscany, rich in history and tradition, offers the traveler the opportunity to dwell in ancient castles and explore 13th-century cathedrals. Tuscany is unrivaled as a cradle of all-time art. One can find examples of every age and style: from the Etruscan civilization (Fiesole, Chiusi, Volterra, Populonia) to Roman monuments and ruins; from the Romanesque architecture to the impressive Gothic cathedrals, to the exceptional artistic explosion of the Renaissance. Many of the towns that make up this region are all within driving distance of each other. Those who have access to the Internet can now get all the information they need to explore these wonders first hand.

In addition to art, Tuscany offers outstanding nature sceneries, such as the National Park of the Argentario and the Isola of Elba. In Siena there is the beautiful Piazza del Campo. In Florence there are the 15th-century shops on the Ponte Vecchio. Pisa has the Campo dei Miracoli, with the famous Leaning Tower. Whatever your interests, the World Wide Web is an excellent source for all kinds of information on this compelling region of Italy.