Which is better, Tuscany or Sicily?
Im planning on studying abroad in Florance for 7 weeks and the program includes one week excursion in either Tuscany or Sicily. Ive never been over there before so opinions on why one is better than the other would be helpful. thanks
What are the best tourist destinations in Tuscany, Italy?
Based on user ratings, the top five tourist attractions in Tuscany are listed down below:1) Ciacci Piccolomini d'AragonaIt’s a winery where you get to experience some top class wine tasting.2) Perseus StatueThe sculptures here are simply amazing and stunning to look at.3) Loggia dei LanziAnother beautiful place with magnificent sculptures and statues.4) Biblioteca PiccolominiThe frescoes are breathtakingly beautiful and the place also has a wonderful library.5) Siena CathedralIt’s a church from medieval times, and is full of paintings that elaborate religious stories. The beauty of the cathedral is bound to leave you spellbound.There are many other tourist attractions in Tuscany.For detailed and unbiased user reviews for these places check out the following link:Best Attractions for Stories in Tuscany
What are some "must-see" attractions in Tuscany, Italy?
Tuscany is located in central Italy, is known for its well known sculptures, landscapes, traditions and history.Tuscany has it all, spanning across time, styles and periods. It has the perfect climate conditions to produce excellent wines renowned all over the world .Here is a list of top 5 cities of Tuscany and their "must-see" attractions nearbyFlorenceFlorence BaptisteryMichelangelo's David most well-known sculpturesThe Uffizi GalleriesThe Ponte Vecchio2. Lucca -The City of a Hundred and One Churches. It is also home to several annual events.The Roman AmphitheaterThe Guinigi Tower3.Siena -Siena CathedralMangia TowerSanta Maria della ScalaPiazza del CampoSiena city hall4. PisaThe Leaning TowerPisa BaptisteryKeith Haring MuralThe Church of Santa Maria della Spina5. LivornoThe Calafuria Nature ReserveThe Livorno AquariumBoccale Castle
Where is the best place to stay in Tuscany, Italy?
It really depends on the experience you are looking for. Tuscany is a large area that encompasses many different cities that have different personalities.If you are looking for Large City, then Florence. If you are looking for country and big city, then Siena. If you are looking for a walled city, ruins, and views, then Volterra will be amazing. If you want small town, agro-tourism, pizza and homemade Tiramisu, then Greve in Chianti is your place. If you want to write a book, but have excellent cuisine and wine near, then Lamole.Florence - Large city, museums, a river, a pont, fabulous cathedral, restaurants, coffee shops, art, major airport, etc.Siena - My favorite city in Tuscany. It is a smaller city, but the experience is big. It has so much history, a fabulous cathedral, an amazing Piazza (The Piazza Del Campo). They have two horse races a year. They have historical Contrade that have separated the city for centuries, but also made it interesting. Siena is situated south and west of the fabulous Chianti region. If you are looking for a romantic place, that has unbelievable history with a city that still has the old town, stone, cobble stone street, walls, forts, piazza, then Siena is the place.Volterra - Amazing views, quaint coffee shops, restaurants, small streets, alabaster history. It is a smaller walled city, but it has all of the charm of many of the walled cities in Tuscany.Greve in Chianti - The Chianti Region of Tuscany can provide an amazing agro-tourism experience. The town is small, and has some modern influences. There are several restaurants that make great food. A couple of coffee shops that make amazing coffee, a market on Wednesday, a small church, and tons or roads to run and bike. There are small towns all around the Chianti Region that are just as mesmerizing, and only a short drive in any direction. If you want to drink wine, eat great food, and experience hometown Italy, family eating, then you found the right place.Lamole - Probably one of the smallest little towns in Italy. It has a church, a hotel and a restaurant and a winery. That’s it, and it is absolutely magical. If you need to write a book, write a script, right a son, paint a painting, or something of this nature, this is the place.Tuscany Map
What is your review of Tuscany, Italy?
Tuscany is a wonderful place to visit. I recommend you to stay somewhere between Florence and Siena, so you can take one day trips to anywhere you want. We stayed not far from San Gimignano, we liked the area. If you are wine lover, Tuscany is a perfect place to visit. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile de Montepulciano, Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Vin Santo are the most notable ones. We visited Florence, Siena and Pisa during our stay.My short Youtube video: Must See in Florence, Tuscany, Pisa, Siena, Ravenna - Best Places to Visit in Italy HDFlorence, as the birthplace of the Renaissance, provides the opportunity of enjoying the abundance of art. Wandering in the historic centre of Florence is amazing, visiting Uffizi is a must for lovers of paintings. The Cathedral and the Baptistery are breathtaking sights. Palazzo Vecchio, Pitti Palace with Boboli Gardens, Ponte Vecchio and so many other places prove the right decision of more than 10 million tourists per year who opt to visit Florence.Pisa attracts tourists with the Leaning Tower and the Cathedral. Tuscany’s famous landscapes are breathtaking.Siena is considered to have the most Tuscan feeling. The façade of Siena Cathedral is the most impressive features in Siena Historic Centre. Piazza del Campo is the venue of the famous horse race, The Palio.San Gimignano is another notable experience. The small hilltop town is usually overcrowded, hard to find parking place, but it is worth every efforts.The historic centre of Florence, Siena and San Gimignano, the Piazza del Duomo in Pisa, 8 of the Early Christian monuments in Ravenna are all inscribed on the World Heritage List.As a travel recommendation, You can watch my 4-minute video visiting Tuscany, including Ravenna, another beautiful town not too far from Tuscany.My Youtube video: Must See in Florence, Tuscany, Pisa, Siena, Ravenna - Best Places to Visit in Italy HD2 Minute Travels Youtube channel presents short videos of travel destinations encapsulating the information of the main attractions. Visit and follow my channel for more travel destinations in Italy, Greece, Spain, Australia and Bali: 2 Minute Travels
I want to move to Siena Italy, Is it a good place?
write to me, I live in San Gimignano and have a lot of tips to offer. Ciao Sandro
Best city/town to stay in Tuscany?
Hi, I live in Florence and I'm very happy to give you some advice! I don't know if it's a good idea to visit Tuscany without a car...there are so many little villages that are very difficult to get to by public transports...it would be a pity to miss them! The countryside (for example the famous Chiantishire) is more enjoyable by car! You could rent a car in Rome and visit places that are placed not far from the highway A1 (the highway that you will take to get to Florence from Rome). So, first of all, I suggest you to visit Orvieto, where you can appreciate a wonderful Cathedral and the particular Pozzo di San Patrizio. Afterwards, I think you should not miss Pienza and Montepulciano (that are very close, in the Chianti area). In Pienza you can taste a very good cheese and in Montepulciano you have the possibility to visit the caves and take some winetours. If you want to taste the famous Brunello of Montalcino, you can do it because Montalcino is very close to Pienza. Probably you'll have the time to visit Cortona, on the opposite side of the highway, in Arezzo district. Cortona is very fascinating and there you can find many antique stores. There are so many places to visit...I can suggest you a perfect location from where you can travel around in Tuscany; look at: http://villamigliorini.freshcreator.com/eng/home It's a beautiful hayloft, inside an historical Villa of the XIV° century, very well located and connected with Pise, Siena, Lucca and so on...You can find Hayloft Villa Migliorini on FB too. Let me know if I can help you again, best regards!