The cradle of the Italian language
Tuscany is not only considered the cradle of the Italian language. With seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Tuscany is one of the regions with the highest concentration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Florence is also considered the birthplace of banking. The Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, which was founded in 1472 as Monte di Pietà, is the oldest operating bank in the world.
Italy > Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the most famous regions in Italy. The region is famous for its idyllic landscape, its historic towns and its artistic and cultural treasures. 3,663,191 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2022) live on 22,987.44 km².
The landscape of Tuscany is characterized by rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards and cypress avenues. The region is also known for its medieval villages perched on hills, such as San Gimignano or Montepulciano. The region also has a breathtaking coastline, the Tyrrhenian coast, with picturesque towns such as Viareggio and Livorno.
Tuscany is also famous for its rich artistic and cultural history. It was a center of the Renaissance and produced some of the most important artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. The city of Florence is the heart of Tuscany and is home to some of the most famous works of art in the world, including the Uffizi Gallery and the sculptures in Piazza della Signoria. Other important cities in Tuscany include Pisa, Siena and Lucca, all of which are known for their historic buildings, cathedrals and art treasures.
The region is also known for its excellent cuisine, which is based on fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. me of the most famous dishes are ribollita (a vegetable soup), bistecca alla fiorentina (a grilled steak) and pici (a type of thick spaghetti). The region is also known for its wines, including Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
Tuscany is a popular destination for those interested in art and culture, but also for those wishing to enjoy the region’s landscape, cuisine and wine. The region has something to offer for all tastes. From the picturesque landscapes and charming towns to the rich artistic and cultural treasures.
Tuscany consists of 9 provinces and the metropolitan city of Florence, which we would like to introduce to you here.
- Arezzo – Brief info with map available here: AREZZO
- Florence – Brief info with map available here: FLORENCE
- Grosseto – Brief info with map available here: GROSSETO
- Livorno – Brief info with map available here: LIVORNO
- Lucca – Brief info with map available here: LUCCA
- Massa-Carrara – Brief info with map available here: MASSA-CARRARA
- Pisa – Brief info with map available here: PISA
- Pistoia – Brief info with map available here: PISTOIA
- Prato – Brief info with map available here: PRATO
- Siena – Brief info with map available here: SIENA
Tuscany is world-famous for its unique art and cultural history.
