On the Italian west coast lies Tuscany: rich in green hills, beaches, and historic Renaissance cities. Architectural masterpieces await you in the old towns of Florence, Pisa, and Siena as part of the UNESCO world heritage site. Among them the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Florentines,Ponte Vecchio and the Piazza del Campo in Siena. Since the Middle Ages, the Palio, the legendary horse race through the streets of the districts, takes place here twice a year, in early July and mid-August. But also on other days it is worthwhile to enjoy a cappuccino in the spacious, traffic-calmed Piazza del Campo with a view of the Renaissance Town Hall. Just a few steps away, try some sweet masterpieces - the cake creations of Nannini, the family of the famous Italian rock singer. San Gimignano is also called Manhattan of the Middle Ages because of its steeply towering "dynasty towers". Here resides the ice world champion, the Gelateria Dondoli at the Piazza della Cisterna!
If the beaches of the Etruscan Riviera invite you for a swim, the Maremma with its macchia is ideal for hiking. In the Tuscan vineyards the grape varieties Sangiovese and Cabernet are often cultivated. They complement the rural cuisine with fish, wild boar, deer and rabbit dishes, soups and pasta creations. The mediterranean climate of the Tuscan coast makes the region an ideal holiday destination from the Easter to the autumn holidays. The island of Elba, which can be reached by ferry in three quarters of an hour from Piombino, offers you bathing fun and snorkeling adventures.
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