Archive for 'Museums & Galleries'

  

Wednesday, May 14, 2014
View of Valdarno
Tuscany is brimming with lots of fascinating places of interest to visit during your vacation here! If you’re the type of person that loves nothing more than to explore the local museums of the area then Tuscany will surely not disappoint.

The Tuscans are renowned for their fierce pride in their heritage and traditions and have set up a museum to honour pretty much everything they hold dear to their hearts. Here are three of the nicest museums in Tuscany that will no doubt enrich your tourist experience!

Stroll around the charming museum of Vine and Wine located in the Valdarno area of Tuscany.

Situated in the town of Rafina in the old wine cellars of a villa here, tourists can embark on a historic tale of wine making traditions in the area. Learn all about the stages of wine harvesting that date all the way back to the time of the Etruscan civilisation and observe the differences between how wine was made by hand back then with how the modern machines make it today. Visitors can enjoy the fruits of the labour, quite literally at a lovely little wine bar beside the museum where tastings of many local wines can be savoured. Stay at a beautiful villa in the Arno Valley where you can relax and unwind in peaceful surroundings, close to this interesting museum.     Read More
Posted in: Museums & Galleries, Tourist Attractions

  

Tuesday, May 13, 2014
stuffed animal museum
If you have a taste for the weird and wonderful, then why not make plans to visit some or all of these unusual museums in Tuscany! They will no doubt capture your imagination for hours and offer a great depth of fascination and learning.

Choose from a choice of excellent vacation rentals in Tuscany where you can easily travel around some or all of these tourist attractions.

The stuffed animal museum on via Romana in Florence city is quite a sight to behold. It displays a vast collection of stuffed insects, birds and animals and also incredibly accurate human anatomy replicas     Read More
Posted in: Museums & Galleries, Tourist Attractions

  

Monday, May 12, 2014
birthplace of leonardo da vinci
No doubt you’ve heard of famous Italian Renaissance masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli, Giotto and Michelangelo. These men were incredibly skilled in multiple arts and left behind many masterpieces in cities like Florence in Tuscany and the Italian capital of Rome.

On your next cultural vacation to Italy why not include a tour around the birthplaces of some of these brilliant men and get a glimpse into what inspired them to rise to become masters in their fields of expertise. Stay in a lovely vacation rental in Tuscany where you can explore these fascinating towns with ease.     Read More
Posted in: History, Important People, Museums & Galleries, Renaissance, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, April 25, 2014
City of Florence
Would you like to dive into the heart of Tuscan cultural heritage? Then come to Florence, the decorative cradle of the Renaissance where great minds came together to plan and launch an era of intense learning and beauty!

Stay in a superb villa in Florence province or in a comfortable apartment in Florence city centre where you can easily commute through its enchanting streets!

Florence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was born from humble Etruscan origins and grew to become one of the most powerful cities in all of Italy!     Read More
Posted in: Churches & Religious Buildings, Florence, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites

  

Monday, April 14, 2014
Scarperia
In the province of Florence in Tuscany, 25 kilometres North-east of Florence city is the charming town of Scarperia. This fascinating place is located close to other towns of interest such as Barberino di Mugello, Borgo San Lorenzo and Firenzuola to name but a few.

A tour around some of these places could make up a superb day tour of the Florence area and is guaranteed to be an enriching tourist experience!

Stay in a luxury villa in Florence where you can easily commute to Scarperia via train, car or bus.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Mugello, Museums & Galleries, Tourist Attractions