Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

Located in the Metropolitan city of Florence, the pretty town of Impruneta is just 15km from the city and is also considered by many to be the doorway to the Chianti wine region. It is, therefore, an ideal base for anyone who wants to enjoy both the delights of Florence and the bounty of the beautiful Chianti landscape throughout their vacation in Tuscany. Browse our villas in Impruneta and rentals nearby and you’ll be able to really make the most of both the impossibly rich cultural heritage of Tuscany and its long and storied wine culture. 

There are some villas that just immediately capture the imagination and conjure times past. Villa Tambellini de Fondra is one such example – a historic gem of a villa in Tuscany, with pretty Italian-style gardens, a charming little chapel, a private pool, and lush green surroundings. Better still, you get all this while being on the outskirts of the lovely medieval town of Lucca. So, you have the best of both worlds – the convenience of being in a town with the pleasures of being in the stunning Tuscan countryside. You also get a taste of history and luxury at a reasonable price point. So, if you’ve been dreaming of a magical getaway in Tuscany steeped in charm and tradition and lots of style, then this romantic base is the perfect option! 

For one of the most charming gardens that we have ever seen in Tuscany and a perfectly dreamy escape in the lush surroundings of the famously lovely landscape of the region, Macennere is a truly magical gem. A pretty stone villa with five bedrooms and four bathrooms, sleeping up to ten guests in total, Macennere is nestled down a private country lane, among forested hills, 12km from Lucca. Ringed by olive trees and cypresses and other greenery, the house boasts a gorgeous garden full of blooms, a private pool, elegant areas to relax al fresco, and comfortable interiors full of character and style. 

Travelling is all about unique experiences that you won’t forget, memories that will last a lifetime, shared with people you love, new friends, or even just made on your own as you expand your horizons. Sometimes these experiences involve ticking a famous sight off your bucket list and finally seeing something with your own eyes. Sometimes it’s something big. Other times, however, it is the small things that stand out most, the little moments. These sorts of travel experiences and memories mostly can’t be planned but you can set yourself up to have one of these quietly wonderful moments by being in the right place, at the right time, with the right attitude. Come with a spirit of whimsy and joy and you’ll really make the most of it while you vacation in Tuscany...

Certain sights in Tuscany become famous and end up photographed endlessly due to the fact that the various elements of the surroundings and a building or town or natural feature come together perfectly to create something utterly picturesque. There are a few notable examples of this but, among them, the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Biagio (or Tempio di San Biagio) is one of the most strikingly lovely. This pretty 16th century domed church is located in the lush countryside near Montepulciano, an area already impossibly charming in its own right but when you add this elegant building emerging as if from nowhere, at the end of a typically Tuscan cypress-lined road, the overall effect is breath-taking. For those who book a villa in Montepulciano and who are looking to get out and explore the natural and scenic beauty of the surrounding landscape, a stop by this church is a must!