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Tuscany Known as the birthplace of Renaissance, the art filled cities and medieval towns of Tuscany have captivated people for centuries. The city of Florence is home to some of the most outstanding art collections in the world, boasting such names as da Vinci, Michaelangelo, Botticelli and Donatello, Dominating the city's skyline is the dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and is generally accepted as the first expression of Renaissance ideas in architecture. The great Piazza del Duomo is ringed with cafes and beyond, towards the river, are manyu palaces including Palazzo Vecchio, Palazzo Strozzi, Palazzo Rucallai and the Uffizi Gallery. The countryside around Florence is home to most of the Tuscan villages and is dotted with villas built by the Medici during the 15th and 16th centuries. Between Florence and Siena it is known as Il Chianti. It is here that some of Italy's finest wines are produced including Chianti Classico. Siena is one of the most captivating cities of Italy. Surrounded by mediaeval walls and weighed down with gothic buildings the city contains many museums and churches, Siena has a lot to offer. Siena is famous for its Palios, bare backed horseraces which take place every year on July 2 and August 16 aroound the Campo in the centre of Siena. The town of Pisa boasts on of the most beautiful squares in the world, the Piazza dei Miracoli, of which stands the world-famous Torre Pendente (Leaning Tower). The tower dates from 1173 and is thought to lean because of the shifting soil beneath it. Pisa is also has a majestic 11th century Gothic Cathedral nearby.     Tuscany Pisa Florence Florence Tourist Florence Monuments Italy Tourism (Site Map) Property Italy Tuscany Beaches Tuscany Camping Tuscany Horse Riding Tuscany Walking Tuscany Aquariums Florence Museums Florence Parks Tuscany Information - Information Tuscany Italy

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