Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

Lucca, the old city that has beautifully preserved its past is just waiting to be explored by you! Stay in a luxury five stars villa in Lucca where you can experience a wonderful holiday with lots of nearby attractions to explore.

Treat your eyes to the many attractions of Lucca including these seven gems.

Walk around the 17th century broad high walls of Lucca, lined with grass and a pathway for strolling or cycling along. This is a magnificent way to see the beautifully preserved city of Lucca in all its glory; especially at sunrise or sunset.

Piazza Anfiteatro, shaped like an oval, is the main piazza in Lucca. It has stayed true in shape to the amphitheatre arena that once stood here. The performances which took place here would have been witnessed by over ten thousand spectators!

Come for a relaxing spa break in the Tuscan village of Equi Terme. Situated on the slopes of Pizzo d’Uccello, a jagged group of high mountains in the Apuan Alps, this is a lovely scenic place to visit on your travels of the region.

There are many interesting things to do and see in Equi Terme such as the vast underground caves here and the furrow of Equi; a canyon which tells the geological history of glacial activity here millions of years ago.

Stay in a beautiful vacation rental in Fivizzano, only a few kilometre's drive from Equi Terme where you can enjoy a lovely relaxing spa break!

See the magical underworld of marine life at the wonderful aquarium in Livorno! This huge tourist attraction is situated on the Tuscan coast and offers tourists a wonderful opportunity to get up close and personal with over 150 species of marine life.

Stay at a vacation rental in Livorno where you also get to enjoy all the perks of a seaside holiday!

Book a fantastic guided tour of Livorno’s aquarium that is spread across two floors. Learn everything there is to know about each and every species here over the space of 60-90 minute tour options. Discover the fascinating evolutionary stories of these colourful creatures like the green Cuban turtle or the eight legged octopus and watch as they silently swim in large tanks all around you!

Come and see one of the most elaborate cathedrals in the world, the duomo of Florence in Tuscany. This is the fourth largest cathedral in the world, the largest being St. Peter’s in Rome. This magnificent building towers over Florence’s skyline, topped off with a splendid dome designed and built by Filippo Brunelleschi in the 15th century.

Choose from a superb range of villas near Florence if you wish to stay a few days and explore all of this Renaissance city!

This gothic masterpiece began towards the end of the 13th century by master architect, Arnolfo di Cambio.

Do you want to see some stunning artworks without missing out on that warm Tuscan sun on your back? Then why not go on a trail to some wonderful outdoor art museums and parks in Tuscany! Here are some of the most popular al fresco art attractions to visit:

Explore the mystical Tarot Garden in Capalbio created by Niki de Saint Phalle and her husband Jean Tinguly. This artistic art park was created in 1979 and contains many colourful sculptures representing characters from Tarot cards. Learn more about the meaning of Tarot and have fun predicting your future!

Stay at a stunning luxury villa in Capalbio where you can enjoy lavish surroundings after your days of touring the region.