Tuscany, with its cities, towns, and scenic views, is one of the best tourist destinations in Italy, and many of Tuscany’s attractions include historical cities, museums, churches full of art, great wine, food, medieval hill towns, beaches, and beautiful countryside, and every part of the Tuscany region has its unique personality, and on Although it is difficult to narrow down the list of the best in a region that distinguishes it by traveling, here are the best places for tourism, and enjoy the beauty of medieval and Renaissance architecture, magnificent views, and of course food.
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The best cities of Tuscany for tourism
Florence
Florence is in the heart of Tuscany, is one of the largest cities in Italy for this visit, and Florence is an important Renaissance architecture and art center with many excellent museums, and the Cathedral of Florence or Duomo with its famous dome and baptism are architectural wonders not to be missed, and many visitors use Florence As a rule for winery trips or daily trips to other cities in the region, visit “Museo Galileo” or “Palazzo Strozzi” to learn about the history and culture of the region.
Siena
The annual Summer Horse Racing of Siena differs from the Kentucky Derby as one imagines, as horse saddle contestants race along the cobbled streets of the city, in keeping with medieval traditions, and off the main streets the Siena medieval streets are lined with shops and a rural terrace that serves traditional Tuscan cuisine , Just look for a comfortable place, preferably full of italyns, and taste regional regional cuisine.
Pisa
Pisa in North Tuscany is famous for its leaning tower, which all visitors must climb and take a good tourist photo with, and you will be in “Pizza dei Miracoli” where you can enjoy the cathedral and baptism, both of which date back to the italyn Renaissance, and besides its tower, Pisa has a lot to do and see. To visit the historical “Piazza dei Cavalieri” square, you can take a stroll along the Arno River, and before you leave Pisa make sure to try delicious local foods and chickpea bread called Cecina, and if you visit Pisa in June, you will have fun, when the city holds a festival to honor its saint San Ranieri during her age party J Giojno Pisano.
Lucca
Lucca is famous for the Renaissance wall that surrounds the city and its cobbled streets, walking and biking paths and gardens are located on the wall, allowing visitors to walk around Lucca’s historical center, in addition to being home to many historical cathedrals, Lucca has many well-preserved towers that provide views Great for the city and beyond, be sure to visit the home of the famous opera author Giacomo Puccini, a famous museum in Lucca, and to get authentic regional dishes like Tortelli Luxe or Zoba de Faro, you can visit one of the excellent restaurants in Lucca such as Borali or La Bocca de St. Antonio.
Cortona
Cortona is the famous Tuscan hill town by Francis Mayes in her book Under the Tuscan Sun. It surrounds walls dating back 3000 years, and retains much of its history through its architectural layers, and includes luxurious buildings in “Courteney” Abbazia Farneta and “Chiesa San Francesco” These include The region is a large American community for expats, so tourists from the United States will find many English speakers.
San Gimignano
Known as the beautiful city of towers, it is a classic medieval walled hill town famous for fourteen medieval towers, and this creates a distinctive visible horizon from the surrounding countryside. Be sure to visit the Collegiata de Santa Maria Assunta Historical Museum, and for the local flavor you can try one of the many Cinghiale (wild chicken) dishes in San Gimignano restaurants.
Chianti Classico
The area is located between the cities of Florence and Greater Siena, and it is a very interesting area to visit.
Montepulciano
It is another walled city in Tuscany, built on a narrow sloping limestone chain, The Montepulciano Hotel has one of the most impressive main fields in Tuscany and has many beautiful Renaissance buildings, including you can visit the vineyards of “Avignonesi or Gattavecchi There are also many cantons in the city that offer wine tasting and sales as well as local culinary products.
Pienza Val D’Orcia
Designed to be the perfect city, Penza is a beautiful Renaissance city in Val D’Orcia in Tuscany. Penza is famous for its pecorino cheese and the Piccolomini Palace “” and a balcony overlooking the beautiful Val D’Orcia is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Montecatini Terme
Known for its thermal waters, Montecatini Terme is one of Italy’s largest spa cities, with many historical resorts and resorts with modern equipment for beauty and wellness treatments, “Terme Tettuccio” is a luxury classic spa with daily music performances during the season, and is worth a visit for just a look On Liberty-style architecture, the town itself is fun and comfortable and forms a good base for visiting the center and north of Tuscany, and a historic railroad train takes visitors up the hill to the old town of Montecatini Alto.
