![]() ![]() If you like wine tasting, check WineTourism, where you can directly book the best wine tasting experiences.Īsciano with Val d'Orcia © Shutterstock 4. One of the best ways to explore the true wonders of Tuscany, is visiting one of the many vineyards. Life in Chianti seems in perfect balance: the landscape is a softly varied terrain of hills and valleys the climate for most of the year is sunny and on top of all this there’s the wine, the one Italian vintage that’s familiar to just about everyone. Late medieval Tuscany was the birthplace of Italian culture and in many ways remains the essence of what travellers imagine Italy to be.Īsk a sample of middle-class Northern Europeans to define their idea of paradise and the odds are that a hefty percentage will come up with something that sounds a lot like Chianti. The idea of Tuscany as an idyll of olive groves, vineyards, hill towns and frescoed churches may be clichéd, but it is largely true. San Gimignano, one of the most beautiful places in Italy to visit © Vaflya/Shutterstock 3. ![]() Originally a 14th-century mansion, but now with a lovely roof terrace, it's a good choice for a boutique hotel vibe cut through with historic charm.įind more accommodation options in San Gimignano. For boutique stays: Leon Bianco sits right on the main square so its rooms are ideal for people watching.Here you can look forward to four-poster beds and high ceilings in a tastefully restored Palazzo, parts of which date back to the Middle Ages, For local heritage: If immersing yourself in San Gimignano's heritage is the dream, then L'Antico Pozzo in the town centre will suit you perfectly.Or enjoy the countryside at Hotel Casolare Le Terre Rosse on the ancient pilgrim route of Via Francigena just outside San Gimignano. For easy sightseeing: Stay at romantic 11th century Leon Bianco on Piazza della Cisterna in the heart of San Gimignano.Strolling through its cobbled streets, visitors are transported back in time, surrounded by ancient architecture and the charming Tuscan countryside.ĭiscover the town's historic centre with its winding backstreets and honey-coloured buildings, as well as frescoed churches and grand gothic palazzi. Here a dramatic skyline of medieval towers gazes out over the gorgeous, rolling Tuscan countryside. Tuscany is famous for beautiful hill towns but few are quite as stunning as San Gimignano. ![]() San Gimignano for stunning medieval towers Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy © Shutterstock 2. ![]()
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