The first Grand Duke of Tuscany is Francis Stephen of Lorraine, named also Francis II, and takes over power after Gian Gastone dei Medici's death in 1737. Married to Maria Theresa of Hapsburg, he ...

Florence has a lot of accommodation choices for its many visitors each day, and among these are the inviting, comfortable bed and breakfast in Florence palazzi (palaces). Many maintain their small, ...

Positioned on the top of a dominant hillside a mere 40 km outside of Florence, the Medici villa, with UNESCO status, sits in the center of the enchanting and busy little town of Cerreto Guidi. With ...

If you are interested in art and history and will be in Siena more than a day, you should absolutely make your way to the Pinacoteca Nazionale Art museum. It's the main state art museum of the city ...

The bus station in Florence is right in from of the SMN train station, but may be a bit hard to find at first as it is down a short side street and hidden within the block. The easiest way to find it ...

The historical center of Siena has been declared a part of the UNESCO World’s Heritage, so there is no reason to be surprised if when you find yourself wandering around its enchanting streets, to find ...

The Museo Civico, the city museum of Siena is situated at the heart of the city, in the first floor of the city hall known as Palazzo Pubblico in the main square of Piazza del Campo. Palazzo Pubblico ...

A universal symbol of the city, the distinct formation of the Piazza del Campo is just one of the reasons why UNESCO recognizes Siena as the ideal embodiment of a medieval city. Built in the exact ...

The owners, Cinzia and Aldo, also share their interest in vintage items and artistic pieces by highlighting the special items throughout the B&B - ask Aldo about his bicycle racing pieces! Especially ...

Contested since its origin, this little town has been split between the regions of Parma, Liguria and Tuscany so many times that it has acquired a personality, dialect and charm that is quite unique, ...

The peculiarities that would have this area and this small town stand out from the rest are numerous. ou start by looking for the remains from the Bronze Age, Neolithic times and even the Copper Age — ...

Castagneto Carducci is one of the most popular towns on the Etruscan Coast. Perched on a hillside less than 10 km from the sea, the city center of Castagneto has grown around an imposing medieval ...