Covering an area of 22,990 square kilometres, the beautiful Tuscany is divided into 10 provinces which stretch across a diverse landscape of rolling countryside between the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the peaks of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines.
There are six locations designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Tuscany namely:
Five of these UNESCO World Heritage sites boast outstanding and diverse architecture influenced by the culture of the various peoples who've taken up residence in the Tuscany over many... (... more information below the photos)
Busy Street Markets Florence Italy Markets close to the Mercato Centrale in Florence, Italy, are very busy being overcrowded with locals and tourists searching for just the right bargains. |
Central Meat Shop Historic Florence City Italy The central location of this well stocked meat shop in the old historic city centre of Florence in Tuscany, Italy makes it very easy for customers to find. |
Meat Shop Customers Florence City Italy Four little Piglets having a party in a meat shop in the old historic city centre of Florence, Italy which makes the customers smile. |
Piglets Dinner Party Florence Italy Meat Shop An odd sight in a meat shop in the old historic city centre of Florence, Italy is this Piglets Dinner Party. |
Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral Florence Italy The view is spectacular from the top of the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in the city of Florence, Italy in Europe. |
Dome Masterpiece Florence Italy Cathedral Under the dome in the Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiori in Florence, Italy, the outstanding masterpiece is an unforgettable sight. |
Duomo Interior Florence City Italy Europe The interior of the Duomo in Florence, Italy in Europe, is a fine example of Gothic architecture with high arches and inlaid floors. |
Piazza Di San Giovanni Florence Italy Tourists have places to go and things to do while visiting the Piazza di San Giovanni in the city of Florence, Italy. |
Duomo Facade Architecture Florence City Italy The architecture details of the Neo Gothic facade on the Duomo in the city of Florence, Italy is the work of Emilio De Fabris. |
Circular Window Florence City Architecture One of the eight circular windows under the dome of the Florence Duomo in the city of Florence in the Region of Tuscany in Italy, Europe. |
Florence Bell Tower Tourist Attractions The view down the centre of the Campanile di Giotto (bell tower) in Florence, Italy gives the arches an almost surreal design and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the city. |
Giottos Bell Tower Florence Italy Europe Looking down the centre of the Giotto Bell Tower in Florence, Italy in Europe, is an incredible view but it is not recommended for sufferers of vertigo. |
Piazza Della Repubblica Florence City Italy The historic Piazza della Repubblica as seen from the Duomo Campanile in Florence, Italy in Europe. |
Garlic And Chili Peppers Florence Markets Garlic and chili peppers can be found at the Mercato Centrale in Florence, Italy and in similar markets all over Europe. |
Dried Porcini Mushrooms Central Markets Italy Dried Porcini mushrooms for sale at the Mercato Centrale or Central Markets, located in the City of Florence in the region of Tuscany, Italy. |
Red Window Flowers Lucca Villa Tuscany Italy Around the window of the Villa Bottini in the City of Lucca in the Region of Tuscany, Italy, beautiful red flowers blossom in the Spring. |
Pink Roadside Wildflowers Tuscany Italy Along the roadside to Lucchio in Tuscany, Italy, beautiful pink wildflowers highlight the area. |
Bridge Sunset Florence Italy Arno River A historic bridge called the Ponte alla Carraia, crossing the Arno river in Florence, Italy is silhouetted by the lighting at sunset. |
Serchio River Bridge Lucca Village Italy The Serchio River Bridge is called Ponte della Maddalena and spans the river near Borgo a Mozzano, a village in Lucca, Italy. |
Handcraft Market Stall Pienza Tuscany Italy A handcraft stall at a market in the Piazza Galletti in the town of Pienza, Tuscany in Italy where an assortment of decorative items are displayed. |
Prosciutto Hams Central Markets Florence Italy Tasty Prosciutto Hams hanging on a stall in the Central Markets in the City of Florence in Italy, Europe. |
Pienza Town Picture Tuscany Landscape Italy Europe A view of the town of Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from across the lush green landscape of Tuscany in Italy, Europe. |
Cypress Trees Tuscany Country Italy Europe Along the country road through the Region of Tuscany, Italy in Europe, tall Cypress trees adorn the roadside with their pointed shapes. |
Single Lane Country Road Tuscany Italy A single lane dirt road meanders across the country landscape in Tuscany in the Province of Siena in the Region of Tuscany, Italy. |
Countryside Landscape Photographer Europe A photographer takes some pictures of the beautiful landscape of the countryside belonging to Tuscany in the Province of Siena in Italy, Europe. |
Hillside Manor Country Living Tuscany Italy What appears as a manor atop the country hillside in Tuscany in the Province of Siena, Italy, is actually a beautiful country house where living life is peaceful. |
Country House Hillside Tuscany Italy A beautiful country house looks out over the landscaped area in Tuscany in the Province of Siena, Italy in Europe where it sits high atop the hillside. |
Tuscany Landscape Province Of Siena Italy A road winds its way across the Tuscany landscape in La Foce, Province of Siena in Italy, Europe with tall Cypress trees bordering the edges. |
Night Lights Riverside Street Florence City The night lights glisten along a street that runs along the riverside near the Ponte Vecchio in the City of Florence in the Region of Tuscany in Italy, Europe. |
Ponte Vecchio Shopping Florence Italy Many tourists cross over the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy where they spend many hours shopping at the unique stores which adorn the bridge. |
Italian Bridge Architecture Florence City Italy A historic Italian bridge which displays architecture dating back to 1345, spans the Arno River in the City of Florence in the Region of Tuscany in Italy, Europe. |
Statue Of David Florence City Tuscany Italy The statue of David stands outside the Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria in the City of Florence in the Region of Tuscany, Italy. |
Church Candles Florence Cathedral Tuscany Italy Inside the Florence Cathedral in Tuscany, Italy, the tree of candles glistens in the interior of the church as tourists roam past. |
Florence City Aerial Duomo Campanile Italy An aerial view of the City of Florence in the Region of Tuscany in Italy, Europe from the bell tower or Duomo Campanile. |
Florence Cathedral Architecture Tuscany Italy The architecture on the facade of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, the cathedral church of Florence, Tuscany in Italy. |
Florence Shopping Market Stalls Tuscany Italy Visitors to the City of Florence in Tuscany, Italy spend many hours shopping at the market stalls where they can find a wide selection of goods. |
Market Stall Food Florence Tuscany Italy A food market stall at the Central Markets in the City of Florence in Tuscany, Italy displaying a wide selection of fruits and vegetables. |
Albergo Corona Hotel Bagni Di Lucca Italy Beauty surrounds the Albergo Corona Hotel as the river sits outside its doorstep in the town of Bagni di Lucca in Tuscany, Italy in Europe. |
Tuscany Country Road Scenic Landscape A country road lined by trees winds amongst the landscape of Tuscany in the Province of Siena, Italy where you have beautiful scenic views. |
Bicycle Races Tuscany Italy People take to the streets of Tuscany in Italy, Europe in one of the many bicycle races that are held throughout Italy. |
Tuscany Village Lucchio Italy The Tuscany village of Lucchio in the Province of Lucca, Italy, Europe blends into the mountain side. |
Ponte Del Diavolo Bridge Italy The Ponte del Diavolo bridge crosses the Serchio river in the province of Lucca, Tuscany in Italy, Europe. |
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A visit to the Tuscany will satisfy the most enthusiastic of history buffs with endless tales of ancient rulers from distant lands who brought with them their ideals and religion. Seasoned travellers can revel in the sights while artists find peace in the Tuscan landscape with only their canvas and paints as company.
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