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Excursions in Tuscany

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  TURQUOISE EXCURSION

  Pisa, Lucca, Firenze

  
  Pisa:
  During the Roman époque Pisa was a prosperous sea-town, however, the barbaric invasion left the city in ruins and only when the citadel became a free town did it acquire, with the passing of time, more political and economical independence.The XI and XII centuries were a time of splendor; in this period, the city had primary importance inside the Italian peninsula and the Mediterranean Sea thanks to its maritime business and the conquering of Sardinia, Corsica, and several Balearic Isles.In the major tourist attraction in Pisa is of course the leaning Tower along with the Baptistery and the Camposanto, all of them built between the XI and the XII century.
  Lucca:
  is a small city still surrounded by its original defensive walls. One of Europe's finest and most beautiful circuits of defensive walls came into being since Lucca lies near the sea and is protected on three sides by mountains; it was created to control and allow access to Italy's second largest agricultural plain.In the center of town an ancient Roman racetrack has evolved into the main market square, right next to the cathedral and a visit to the Palazzo Ducale, where Maria Luisa of Borbone and Elisa Bonaparte lived (rumors say that Napoleon slept here too) is well worth it.
  Firene:
  There are few cities in the world that can rival Florence Italy for its rich history and beauty. Visitors are enchanted by the Italian city's many tourist attractions, churches, cathedrals and town squares. The Dome cathedral is just one of many wonderful tourist attractions to visit in the city that Italians call 'Firenze'. Among the many works of art that can be found in Florence, is Michelangelo's most famous statue called 'David'. Art and architecture from the Renaissance period can be found throughout the city.
  The lily was chosen to be the symbol of Florence in the second half of the XII century. Florentia had to be represented by a flower and the flowers mainly used in heraldic bearings were roses and lilies. The Florentine lily on the gonfalon was originally white on a red background; it was changed to red on a white background by the Guelfi in 1266, as a sign of victory over the Ghibellini. The botanic name of the lily of Florence is Irish Florentina, the iris can be seen in the city's coat of arms because it is a flower that grows abundantly in the fields around the city.
  Mythology tells that the lily was born from drop of milk that feels from Giunone' s breast while she was feeding Ercole. The lily therefore signifies purity and chastity.
  The Florentines were so struck by the abundance and beauty of the flowers that they became attached to the iris and associated it to their city life; the iris became the emblem of Florence due to its botanical name, Iris Florentia. Whether it was red on white background or white on a red background, according to the current political movement, it was always the only valid symbol of the city and under it is sign Florence won liberty and honour. The iris however has story. The Egyptians cultivated various varieties of it on the banks of the river Nile and the Greeks admired the beautiful and many-coloured plants between the rocks and stones of the temple. The Greeks in their fantasy saw in these many coloured petals, Iride the messenger of gods, sliding down the rainbow from Olympus.
  In this section of Florence Online: the generality of Florence, the history, the photos of Florence, the historical pictures, the Florence flood and the annual events. Moreover to your disposition we have created a useful information section that it will allow you to organize at the best your visit to Florence. You will find the things essential to carry with you and the deliveries of the main institutions and centers of ready participation for whichever situation.

  
  

   

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  RUBY EXCURSION

  Arezzo, Siena

  
  Arezzo:
  In Arezzo you will see traces of different civilizations and traditions: the Etruscans, the roman and the medieval. Petrarca, Piero della Francesca, Luca Signorelli, and Giorgio Vasari were all born here. In Arezzo you can see Piero della Francesca's famous fresco cycle depicting the Legend of the Cross. The very same frescoes that Juliette Binoche gets to look at while dangling from a rope in the movie "The English Patient."
  A visit to this part of the region allows you to discover, besides the artistic, architecture and religious beauty, the little medieval villages located in this area.
  If you hire a car you can follow the wine route: for about 200 km through various wine growing areas: Chianti DOCG, Chianti Colli Aretini DOCG, Colli Etruria Centrale DOC, Valdichiana DOC and Cortona DOC as well as Vin Santo. You will see vineyards, olive groves, tobacco plantations, chestnut trees and much more.
  Siena:
  once rivaled Florence for artistic and political dominance in central Italy. Walking the winding streets of this remarkable hill town, you can enjoy the artistic fruits of this rivalry. The Piazza del Campo is a beautiful square in the heart of the city, where each year rival neighborhoods complete in the "Palio", the horserace around its perimeter. Visit the adjacent Palazzo Pubblico or town hall where you can enjoy frescoes by Simone Martini and Lorenzetti before ascending the bell Tower del Mangia for a panoramic view of the city and countryside.
  From there it's a short walk to the big green and white striped Duomo, with its paintings by Pinturicchio, sculptures by Bernini, and the famous "Pergamo", or raised altar, sculpted by Nicola Pisano. Do not forget a visit to Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana which houses one of the most beautiful proto Renaissance panel paintings. Also see Duccio's multi-paneled altarpiece, the Maestà, which is actually located in the abandoned walls of what was to have been one of Italy's largest cathedrals. At some point during the day make sure you drink some coffee and taste the Panforte, one of the Siena's most typical pastries and a great delicacy.

  
  

   

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  SAPPHIRE EXCURSION

  Montepulciano, Pienza, San Gimignano

  
  In the village of Montepulciano visit Antonio da Sangallo's San Biagio, a wonderful Renaissance church. You can then spend time walking the streets and feel what it was like to live in the medieval period.
  In Pienza, in the mid-15th century, Pope Pius II turned this out of the way hill town into a testing ground for the most advanced Renaissance ideas about urban planning. Take a morning to walk the streets before moving onto the next village.
  San Gimignano is a medieval town that owes its famous skyline to the rival families who tried to outdo each other by building taller and taller towers. Of the original 76 towers only 13 still survive today.

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  CHIANTI AREA TOUR WITH WINE TASTING

  Wine lovers - this tour is for you! An excursion to one of the most suggestive areas of Tuscany, known all over the world for its wine and its countryside of unequalled beauty, that alternates woods with vines and olive trees, where Romanesque Churches, farmhouses, Villas and Castles of rare beauty are to be found. Nook now for a truly memorable experience!

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