Tuscany : jmarler's Tuscany guide : DK Travel

jmarler's Tuscany guide

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Tuscany is where we find such wonder, history, wine and food that it is our favorite area todrive around in.

Pitti Palace, Florence

Massive Medici palace with a painting collection to rival the Uffizi, museums of porcelain, carriages, and modern art, and formal gardens.

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The Uffizi, Florence

A veritable who’s who of the greatest Renaissance masters installed in the former offices (uffizi ) of the ruling Medici family.

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The Duomo Group, Florence

Brunelleschi’s noble dome, Giotto’s slender belltower, Ghiberti’s robust gates, Michelangelo’s tortured Pietà and two panoramic terraces, all wrapped in red, white and green marble.

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Chianti

The ultimate Tuscan idyll, a landscape of hills clad in grape vines, topped by castles, and dotted with countryside trattorie serving Italy’s most famous wine=.

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Radda

Radda is considered the Capitol of Chianti Region is is a gastronomic paradise

Pienza

A small out of the way rodaside town with fabulous little shops and eating establishments

Cortona

Tuscany in miniature: medieval atmosphere, first-class art, sweeping views, handcrafted ceramics and fine wines.

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