Top 4 Tuscany Points of Interest for Visitors

There are a number of things tourists love about Tuscany. This piece of land offers mesmerizing architecture, medieval history, fine arts, extraordinary cuisine and wines, as well as a beautiful view of the hills. For those who want to relax, the amazing countryside is the real deal.

Italy is the fifth most visited country in the world, so it’s no wonder summer vacation rentals in Tuscany are full with visitors since there are a lot of alluring beaches and charming islands. If you are planning a trip to this gorgeous area of Italy, listed below are some points one must experience at least once in his or her life.

1. Leaning Tower and Sights in Pisa

Famous for architectural projects some think are just construction errors, Pisa is definitely the most compelling bunch of sights. Aside from that, the street life is vibrant and full of cafes, bars, remarkable pizzas and elite universities which attract students from all around Italy. Piazza del Duomo is the holding place of many historical sites that adorn lovely Pisa.

• Torre Pendente - Or the Leaning Tower, is Italy’s iconic landmark. It took a lot of years to build and rebuild it because of the tilt caused from the weak subsoil, until years later, after a lot of digging and engineering, the tower sank just enough to keeps it safe.
  
  The location is called the land of miracles (Campo dei Miracoli) and the tower, next to the cathedral and baptistery, will lean for centuries to come. The tower can receive 40 people at a time, so it’s recommended to book tickets online.
  

• Duomo - This is a Roman Catholic cathedral from medieval times, dedicated to the Virgin Mary or The Assumption of Mary. Catholics believe that God rewarded her and took her body and soul into Heaven.
  
  The exterior of the cathedral is decorated with colorful marbles, mosaics and bronze objects. The interior contains the legendary fresco, Madonna with Child. An interesting fact is that the floor plan of the cathedral is shaped as a cross.
  
  

• Battistero – It is the round baptistery in which Galileo Galilei was baptized, and it’s possible that it later became the crucial piece of science. This architectural paradise of lead and tiles with a gilt bronze John the Baptist on the top has an inside beauty as well.
  
  On the Upper Gallery, demonstrations of exceptional acoustics are held by the custodian.
  

• Campo Santo – The Holy Ground or the cemetery is a monument built with soil from the Calvary during the Crusades. Once an upper-class burial place, it is decorated with original frescoes, Roman sculptures and sarcophagi, making it a valuable collection of art in Europe.

2. Never-ending Florence

Florence is a small town with ever changing views and it’s the home of Michelangelo’s David. Italy’s top city to visit is located in the center of Tuscany, the heart of art and architecture. The Accademia Gallery and Uffizi are just some of the examples of notorious galleries. The city is urban and magnetic since a lot of famous designers were (and are) born here and the parade on Via de' Tornabuoni gives Florence an international label.

Inside every monument is a treasure waiting to be discovered. The birthplace of the Renaissance radiates with hope and freedom. The incredible Gates of Paradise, the bronze doors of the baptistery; these are all magical experience. You can see the work of Michelangelo and Donatello in Museo del Duomo, eat a lampredotto sandwich at the San Lorenzo market and sneak in the Museo di Palazzo Vecchio after hours and quietly enjoy their showpieces.  

3. One More Widely Famed City – Siena

The well known aspects of Siena are narrow streets and the horse race (Palio) held twice a year. But those are not the only qualities it possesses. It is a preserved medieval city in this modern time. Actually, UNESCO listed Siena as a world heritage site because of the variety of unique and brilliant monuments. Piazza del Campo is the main square with a cluster of memorials and happenings.

• Torre del Mangia - The Tower of Mangia is the third tallest tower in Italy. It’s built with a terracotta colored brick and white travertine – containing the bell. There are 400 steps and the story goes like this: it’s named by its first bell ringer who climbed the steps and rang the bell for the people of Siena.
  
  

• Fonte Gaia – On the opposite side of Torre del Mangia is the Fountain of Joy. In 1346, this fountain was given its name and was made the most popular public fountain of the city. It’s decorated with copies of the original sculpture since some were destroyed over time and are now conserved in the Santa Maria della Scala Museum.
  
  

• Cappella di Piazza – As a way to express their gratitude for the end of the 1348 plague, the citizens of Siena built a chapel in honor of La Madonna (the Virgin Mary). It’s decorated with sculptures and images of the saints with wrought iron railings surrounding the chapel.
  
  

• Opera del Duomo Museum – This is the oldest private museum with original statues of the of prophets and philosophers, done by Giovanni Pisano.

4. Wine Tasting in Chianti

Between Florence and Siena lies the region of wine and gorgeous countryside. Forests, olives, farms, and culture make the Chianti hard to miss and even harder to forget. Although the city offers many historical attractions, centers, and taverns for accommodation, the main appeal is the Chianti Classico wine zone.

It’s not just the name of the popular wine, it’s also a very popular tourist destination. The “Classico” was added for distinguishing this quality wine from other Chianti wines. This area is perfect for relaxation, enjoying nature, and occasional wine tours and tastings straight from the wineries.