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If people’s bucket lists were available for everyone to see, chances are one would find many listing “a month or two staying in one of the charming villas in Tuscany” in the top ten.

For many people, the book and movie “Under A Tuscan Sun”, have coloured their impressions of this iconic region, triggering the fantasy of living in one of the villas in Tuscany and enjoying a slow, romantic lifestyle. But that would only be scratching the surface. The wonders of Tuscany are something that really needs to be experienced – and each person’s interpretation is unique. It’s a dream holiday destination, and one in which the reality lives up to, and even surpasses – the expectations.

Art As Lifestyle: Tuscany

Unlike your typical holiday where you go to the standard places and do the recommended things, you have a wealth of options when it comes to things to do, sights to see and places to go when you venture outside your villas in Tuscany. There are no hard and fast rules here: the only requirement is that you immerse yourself in the beauty of the region and its artistic offerings.

Fine Art: If art is your life, then you’re in luck when you come to this gorgeous region of Italy. In the many galleries and museums – many of which are accessible from the villas in Tuscany – you’ll find great art that will hold you in awe and amazement. Naturally, there will be the requisite visit to the Uffizi in Florence, one of the world’s greatest art galleries, which holds many of the Renaissance masterpieces. Then perhaps an exploration of the nearby Pitti Palace – an architectural monument in itself – and a visit to the Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s David. As well, there are countless small – but no less important – galleries in Pisa and other surrounding towns.

Food And Drink: If you are an aficionado of fine food, or just like good hearty fare, then you will have a great time in the region that is said to be the home of the cooks that taught the French how to do it. From the food served in the bed and breakfasts, farmhouses, castles, and villas in Tuscany, and the village and vineyard feasts you may be invited to, to the top-rated restaurants in Florence, you’ll find exquisite meals that do justice to the bounty of the region.

Fine food made with the freshest ingredients: fruit, vegetables, herbs, olive oil, cheese as well as the truffle that is elusive to other regions but not here, is cooked with no need for rich sauces. The cuisine is complemented by wonderful wines, which demonstrate just why it is the most famous region for wine in Italy.

Shopping: Experiencing the region’s artwork does not necessarily just mean the masterful paintings and sculptures. In Florence, one of the world’s centres for fashion and style, whether you’re looking for clothes, shoes, jewellery, antiques, home décor, or a few souvenirs, the artistry of the Tuscans still presides. For some fabulous retail therapy, check out the luxury boutiques off ViaTornabuoni and Via Roma, or the new and upcoming ateliers for artists and craftsmen at Via del Parione.

Giovanni Balboni works for To Tuscany, who specialise in finding the perfect villas in Tuscany as well as selected villas in Umbria and Puglia. To Tuscany is proud of their villas and their reputation. Each property is personally selected and visited by our representatives to ensure we offer only the best in the region.

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