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Tuscany - A Region Of Beauty And History

By: Sharon Stajda

The Tuscany region of Italy captivates all of its visitors with
its natural and man-made beauty. There are cities filled with
historic sites and art treasures; medieval towns and villages
perched on hilltops; and beautiful countryside dotted with
vineyards and olive groves.

In Florence, the capital of Tuscany, the Ponte Vecchio (Old
Bridge) dates back to 1345 and spans the River Arno. The Uffizi
palace, built in 1560, is full of Renaissance art treasures,
including works by Giotto, Lippi and Botticelli. Michelangelo's
statue of David stands in the academy and the majestic cathedral
with its famous dome is a work of art in itself.

Siena is another historic and beautiful city. Its main square,
the Piazza del Campo, houses an intricately sculptured fountain
and the Palazzo Publicco, a palace dating from 1297 with an
amazing collection of frescos. Breath-taking views of Siena and
the Tuscan countryside can be seen from its tower, the Torre del
Mangia, which is over 100 metres high. Siena's cathedral or
Duomo has an unusual marble inlaid floor and a gothic and
Romanesque façade.

The countryside between Florence and Siena is the Chianti
wine-producing region, filled with vineyards, olive groves and
chestnut trees. In the town of San Gimignano, medieval towers,
built by rival families, decorate the skyline. Hilltop towns
and villages with interesting buildings and medieval streets
include Montalcino, Asciano and Monteriggioni.

Beyond wonderful historic sites, you will find amazing food in
Tuscany. It is not that the food is what you would call
"gourmet". It is the simplistic preparation of traditional
ingredients. The The simple and becomes complex. Most of the
ingredients are grown locally. The Mediterranean sun imparts a
special flavoring to all that grows under it's rays.

Wherever you go in Tuscany, you will be struck by a sense of
beauty and history that will remain with you long after you
leave.

The Tuscany region of Italy captivates all of its visitors with
its natural and man-made beauty. There are cities filled with
historic sites and art treasures; medieval towns and villages
perched on hilltops; and beautiful countryside dotted with
vineyards and olive groves.

In Florence, the capital of Tuscany, the Ponte Vecchio (Old
Bridge) dates back to 1345 and spans the River Arno. The Uffizi
palace, built in 1560, is full of Renaissance art treasures,
including works by Giotto, Lippi and Botticelli. Michelangelo's
statue of David stands in the academy and the majestic cathedral
with its famous dome is a work of art in itself.

Siena is another historic and beautiful city. Its main square,
the Piazza del Campo, houses an intricately sculptured fountain
and the Palazzo Publicco, a palace dating from 1297 with an
amazing collection of frescos. Breath-taking views of Siena and
the Tuscan countryside can be seen from its tower, the Torre del
Mangia, which is over 100 metres high. Siena's cathedral or
Duomo has an unusual marble inlaid floor and a gothic and
Romanesque façade.

The countryside between Florence and Siena is the Chianti
wine-producing region, filled with vineyards, olive groves and
chestnut trees. In the town of San Gimignano, medieval towers,
built by rival families, decorate the skyline. Hilltop towns
and villages with interesting buildings and medieval streets
include Montalcino, Asciano and Monteriggioni.

Beyond wonderful historic sites, you will find amazing food in
Tuscany. It is not that the food is what you would call
"gourmet". It is the simplistic preparation of traditional
ingredients. The The simple and becomes complex. Most of the
ingredients are grown locally. The Mediterranean sun imparts a
special flavoring to all that grows under it's rays.

Wherever you go in Tuscany, you will be struck by a sense of
beauty and history that will remain with you long after you
leave.

Article Source: http://www.travelarticlesexpress.com

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