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Limiting the choice of prime sights is not an easy task in a land as rich and varied as Tuscany. Its storybook landscape is home to medieval hill towns, fabled wines and, as crucible of the Renaissance, an unrivalled collection of artistic masterpieces. Here are the best of the best.
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In 1997 this 17th-century palazzo was opened as an exclusive hotel, with baths sheathed in the marbles of this mining town between Forte dei Marmi and Viareggio.
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In the centre of this quaint town, eight modestly-sized rooms mix the contemporary and the antique – engraved headboards, wooden dressers and exposed walls vie with modern baths and glass table tops.
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Clement VII’s bastard son inherited the ducal mantle at 19, and soon became a despot, carousing with his cousin Lorenzino, who eventually grew jealous and murdered Alessandro.
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Jeweller specializing in pieces from the 1920s to 1940s.
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Heart-stopping price tags on unique gold jewellery, inspired by ancient museum pieces.
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Where Florentines go to enjoy old-fashioned dishes – some not for the weak of stomach, such as testicciole (rice stew in a halved sheep’s skull).
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Ambrogio Lorenzetti’s fresco of 1338 wraps around the medieval ruling Council of Nine’s inner chamber. Ruled by the allegorical figures of Good Government, medieval Siena prospers. Under Bad Government, it crumbles.
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The last of the main Medici line. She willed all Medici possessions – including the collections in the Uffizi, Pitti and Bargello – to the Lorraine grand dukes on the stipulation the patrimony could never be removed from Florence.
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Speciality Sienese foods (cookies, wines, preserves, cheeses, salamis) in a well-preserved 1879 shop.
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Cute boutique stuffed with wines, grappa and the health products of the Camáldolesi monks.
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Hotel price categories
For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
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Restaurant price categories
For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
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