The Top
Five Things To Do In Tuscany
by: Dakota Caudilla
Tuscany, the birthplace of
the Italian Renaissance, with its architectural
and artistic heritage, boasts dozens of museums,
the most famous one being the Uffizi in
Florence, medieval towns, and world-famous
vineyards. Tuscany is pastoral Europe in its
prime. Here are the top five Tuscan things to
do.
No. 1: Visit medieval
Siena
This is Italy's greatest
medieval town. Walk through the narrow maze of
streets and alleyways at the Piazza del Campo.
No. 2: See the leaning
tower of Pisa
This is the famous leaning
tower or Campanile, which means bell tower. It
really is leaning!
No. 3: Enjoy scenic
Cortona
Founded by the Etruscans,
Cortona was populated as far back as the 7th
century BC. The Etruscans were a curious people;
they just loved to live on hills. Cortona is on
of the oldest hill towns.
No. 4: Explore the city of
Lucca
Built on top of a Roman
colony, the city of Lucca dates back to 180 BC.
Visit the Roman amphitheatre and discover the
many churches and piazzas and other medieval
buildings.
No. 5: Taste wine in
Chianti
Tuscany produces
world-famous wines, its most popular being
Chianti. Travel to the Chianti region for a
sojourn of bacchanalian proportions. If you
still want more wine then try the rich red wines
of the Montalcino vineyards and the Vino Nobile
from Montepulciano. Montepulciano is the highest
hill-town of the region, so take time to enjoy
the views of Southern Tuscany from these
heights. |
