Tuscany
Tuscany (
Italian Toscana) is a region in central
Italy, bordering on
Latium to the south,
Umbria to the east,
Emilia-Romagna and
Liguria to the north, and the
Tyrrhenian Sea to the west. It is often regarded as among the most beautiful parts of
Italy.
Points of interest
\nTuscany was the region in which the Italian Renaissance produced its first results. The unique artistic patrimony of this region includes architecture, painting and sculpture, collected in dozens of famous museums like the Uffizi in Florence and in situ in even quite small cities.
Tuscany is also known for its wines (most famous of which are Chianti, Morellino di Scansano and Brunello di Montalcino) and has 120 protected regions (nature reserves).
Notable tourist destinations in Tuscany include Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Maremma (in the Grosseto district), Crete Senesi, and (Siena). Though it is famous for its villas, Tuscany is currently promoting "agritourism" (Agriturismo), in which visitors stay on working farms.
History
\nSee main article: History of Tuscany
\nProvinces of Tuscany
Other notable cities in alphabetical order
Islands
Geographical data
Area: 22,992 km2
Population (2000): 3,536,392
Population density: 163/km2
Number of administrative areas: 278
External links
\n* Regione Toscana (Official page)\n* Turismo in Toscana\n* Castles of Tuscany\n* Italyonline\n* Tourism in Tuscany\n* Terra di Toscana\n* Hotels and Accommodations in Tuscany\n
