Archive for 'Siena'

Tuscany is famous for many things: stunning scenery, famous landmarks, architectural gems, world-class iconic artworks, charming historic cities and towns, delicious food, and incredible wine. When it comes to the last item on that list – the remarkable wines of the region – there are endless places to go to sample, savour, study, and purchase outstanding examples. Pretty much wherever you go in Tuscany, you will find great wine – in bars and restaurants, at wineries, in shops, and more. In fact, you won’t really have to go looking at all. However, if you are a bit more of a wine-lover with a particular interest in wine then you might want to be somewhat more discerning or you might want to go on a proper wine-tasting voyage all across the region while you enjoy your time in one of our Tuscany Villas. So, in order to help you maximise your wine experience of Tuscany and to aid you in planning your itinerary for your time the region, we have put together a guide to the main wine areas of Tuscany. If you are keen to try the main and most important and famous wines of Tuscany, then these are the places that you need to make a point to visit during a holiday in Tuscany...

There is no doubt about it: Tuscany is impossibly picturesque. And the list of places and sights and gorgeous buildings and incredible views and amazing works of art that could be defined as must-sees is truly endless. However, most of us unfortunately do not have entire lifetimes to explore every little thing of beauty in this stunning part of Italy. Despite this, those who browse our Tuscany villas will be able to fit a lot of wonderful sights into a vacation in Tuscany. So, why not book your trip today and get started? To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most beautiful of this endless list of extraordinary sights to get you started, help you plan your itinerary, and whet your appetite!

1. Siena’s gilded cathedral

As there is no shortage of lovely sights in Tuscany, there is also no shortage of remarkable churches and cathedrals in this part of the world. Those, however, who find a villa with pool in Siena, should definitely make a point to see this city’s glittering Duomo. With its polychromatic stone, intricate carvings, luxurious marble floors, and array of stunning words of art, it is a thing of wonder. 

Villa Agresto is a dreamy Tuscany villa located in the province of Siena that ticks so many of the boxes that one might have if fantasising about a vacation in Tuscany: it is close to a town but in a peaceful part of the countryside with wonderful views over the green hills and vineyards that surround; it has spacious and private grounds featuring a pretty garden and private pool; it has plenty of traditionally Tuscan touches and style but also all the mod-cons you could ask for; and it is elegant but comfortable. Sleeping up to twelve guests in six bedrooms with five bathrooms, it is available from between €600 and €1200 per night and also is part of our current €50 special deposit offer so book now, secure your dates for your 2023 getaway and figure out the details later!

Italy is a place where history is very much still alive – in her preserved towns, her exceptionally rich museums, her active traditions, and much more besides. And, despite the wealth of sites, architectural gems, museums and galleries stuffed with works of art and archaeological finds, that one would need lifetimes upon lifetimes to even put a dent in, discoveries continue to happen and new finds continue to be uncovered. The latest discovery, in fact, was made only this week in a thermal bath in the small town of San Casciano, in the province of Siena, where some 24 bronze statues dating back to the ancient Romans were uncovered! Those with any sort of interest in art and history, really would be advised to plan a vacation in Tuscany – you never know what you might find on your trip!

Okay, so you’re pretty unlikely to find a hoard of ancient, precious sculptures yourself while on holiday in Tuscany but those who book one of our Tuscany villas can certainly see such incredible pieces with relative ease throughout their trip as there are endless museums and attractions to choose from. From famous spots like the Uffizi Museum to local galleries and institutions that you have likely never heard of in tiny towns all over the region boasting collections with famous names from the history of art among their holdings, you’ll never be far from your next chance to see the most extraordinary objects from throughout history. 

Ghosts may not be the first thing that one associates with Tuscany but if you have been considering an October getaway in Tuscany then you will discover that, naturally, a part of the world with such a rich and complex history is full of tales of spooky encounters and terrible tragedies. History is very much alive (and undead) in Tuscany, with lots of places looking as though they have been left almost entirely untouched by the passage of time for centuries. These time capsules, these preserved historic city centres, ancient palaces, creepy yet lovely castles, and other remnants of times past make for the most atmospheric of surroundings and the most likely candidates for frightening and supernatural experiences. So, if you have always wanted to enjoy the delights, culinary treats, pretty scenery, incredible museums and tourist attractions of the region and much more besides and you are also fond of Hallowe’en adventures and creepy stories, then get browsing our Tuscany villas today! The ghosts of Tuscany’s intriguing past are just waiting to welcome you to this extraordinary part of the country.

But who exactly is it that awaits you? Well, we have compiled a handy list of some of Tuscany’s most haunted spots and famous spooky tales to act as a creepy backdrop to your vacation in Tuscany. These are the ghosts, haunted castles, witches, and devils to seek out as you explore the region...