Activities for visitors to Tuscany - what to see and do in Tuscany https://www.bella-toscana.com/category/activities-for-visitors-to-tuscany/ Tuscany tourist information and visitors guide Thu, 30 May 2024 14:03:06 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.bella-toscana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/favicon.ico Activities for visitors to Tuscany - what to see and do in Tuscany https://www.bella-toscana.com/category/activities-for-visitors-to-tuscany/ 32 32 Hiking in Tuscany https://www.bella-toscana.com/hiking-in-tuscany/ Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:14:10 +0000 https://www.bella-toscana.com/?p=16475 Tuscany is without doubt a hiker's paradise. Strolling, walking, hiking, trekking - even mountain climbing - are all catered for by Tuscany's wonderful variety of terrain, splendid climate and innumerable sights. Every corner of Tuscany offers the most picturesque opportunities.

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]]> Museo Horne, Florence https://www.bella-toscana.com/museo-horne-florence/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:30:17 +0000 https://www.bella-toscana.com/?p=16193 The Horne Museum (Museo Horne) is located in Florence at Via dei Benci, 6, a short distance away from the Arno and the Ponte alle Grazie, within an easy walk of the major sights around the Palazzo Vecchio. A visit to the gem is highly recommended to anyone bringing to Florence an interest in early Renaissance life and art.

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]]> Villa Gamberaia https://www.bella-toscana.com/villa-gamberaia-classic-tuscan-villa-and-gardens-in-tuscany/ Tue, 22 Dec 2020 21:07:56 +0000 https://www.bella-toscana.com/?p=16038 Villa Gamberaia and its italianate garden is one of the most famous of the classic Renaissance Tuscan villas and, indeed, is ranked among the most beautiful villas in Italy.

Villa Gamberaia is also one of the few truly spectacular Tuscan villas still in private hands. Villa Gamberaia is located in the beautiful hills of Settignano within easy reach of central Florence by car or bus. The gardens of the villa are open to the public for a small entry fee, and the gardens can be rented for events such as weddings and fashion shows. It is also possible to rent the villa itself.

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]]> Rapolano Terme https://www.bella-toscana.com/rapolano-terme/ Sun, 06 Dec 2020 16:18:43 +0000 https://www.bella-toscana.com/?p=15724 Rapolano Terme is situated in one of the most fascinating parts of the Siennese countryside – the Crete Senesi. This spa was known to the Romans, as can be seen at the archaeological site of Campo Muri, and was still in use in the Middle Ages. Today, Rapolano Terme offers modern bathing and spa facilities based around its numerous hot springs.

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]]> Tuscan Wineries https://www.bella-toscana.com/tuscan-wineries/ Sat, 05 Dec 2020 13:00:39 +0000 https://www.bella-toscana.com/?p=12849 All of these Tuscan wineries in the Chianti Classico wine territory of Tuscany have their own wines and usually also their own olive oil on sale. You may ask to taste a wine before buying and at the larger wineries vertical tastings of Tuscan wines can be arranged, especially if you are staying at a vacation rental on the same property.

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]]> Thermal springs in Tuscany https://www.bella-toscana.com/thermal-springs-in-tuscany/ Fri, 27 Nov 2020 13:00:39 +0000 https://www.bella-toscana.com/?p=15292 Tuscany, world famous for its landscapes, its climate, its agricultural produce and its life-style is also a land rich in thermal pools, hot springs and wellness spas.

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]]> Bagni di San Filippo https://www.bella-toscana.com/bagni-di-san-filippo/ Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:00:39 +0000 https://www.bella-toscana.com/?p=15732 Bagni di San Filippo, in the province of Grosseto, is situated among the fascinating “crete” of the Val d’Orcia and the woods of Monte Amiata. This is one of Tuscany’s most spectacular spa resorts thanks to the presence of white limestone deposits which wind magically through the surrounding greenery.

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]]> Wedding in Tuscany https://www.bella-toscana.com/wedding-in-tuscany/ Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:00:39 +0000 https://www.bella-toscana.com/?p=13024 Looking for a great place to celebrate your forthcoming marriage? Tuscany offers endless romantic wedding venues. A wedding in Tuscany can be a grand occasion located at a castle or an intimate occasion at an agriturismo in the country where family and friends can all be accommodated.

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]]> Montecatini Terme https://www.bella-toscana.com/montecatini-terme/ Thu, 19 Nov 2020 13:55:31 +0000 https://www.bella-toscana.com/?p=15722 Montecatini Terme and its thermal resorts are located in the Valdinievole which is also the area of some small but attractive art towns such as Pescia and Monsummano Terme. The Valdinievole forms a small but significant part of the Province of Pistoia. The most important attractions of Montecatini are the thermal spa facilities themselves.

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]]> Terme di Saturnia https://www.bella-toscana.com/terme-di-saturnia/ Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:17:33 +0000 https://www.bella-toscana.com/?p=15730 The Terme di Saturnia (Saturnia hot springs), in the province of Grosseto, date from Roman times. They were still so famous in the Middle Ages that the Pope, Clement III spoke of them.

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