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Guides to Florence, Tuscan hill towns, countryside and food.
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San Miniato Travel Guide: Towers, White Truffles and the Via Francigena
Read more: San Miniato Travel Guide: Towers, White Truffles and the Via FrancigenaPlan San Miniato with the Rocca, cathedral, white truffles, Via Francigena, transport between Florence and Pisa, food and a realistic day trip.
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Livorno Travel Guide: Canals, Seafood, Terrazza Mascagni and Port-City Tuscany
Read more: Livorno Travel Guide: Canals, Seafood, Terrazza Mascagni and Port-City TuscanyPlan Livorno with Venezia Nuova canals, Central Market, Terrazza Mascagni, fortresses, cacciucco, transport and a realistic one- or two-day coastal stay.
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Pistoia Travel Guide: Medieval Squares, Churches and a Quiet Tuscan City Break
Read more: Pistoia Travel Guide: Medieval Squares, Churches and a Quiet Tuscan City BreakPlan Pistoia with Piazza del Duomo, cathedral, baptistery, Ospedale del Ceppo, underground routes, food, trains and an easy day trip from Florence.
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Prato Travel Guide: Textiles, Cathedral Art, Contemporary Culture and Food
Read more: Prato Travel Guide: Textiles, Cathedral Art, Contemporary Culture and FoodPlan Prato with the cathedral, Filippo Lippi frescoes, Castello dell’Imperatore, Textile Museum, Pecci Centre, food, trains and a realistic day trip.
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Tuscany Thermal Springs Guide: Saturnia, Bagni San Filippo, Rapolano and Spa Towns
Read more: Tuscany Thermal Springs Guide: Saturnia, Bagni San Filippo, Rapolano and Spa TownsCompare Tuscany thermal springs including Saturnia, Bagni San Filippo, Bagno Vignoni, Rapolano, Chianciano and spa towns, with practical bathing and road-trip advice.
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Viareggio and Versilia Guide: Beaches, Liberty Architecture and Apuan Views
Read more: Viareggio and Versilia Guide: Beaches, Liberty Architecture and Apuan ViewsPlan Viareggio and Versilia with beaches, Liberty architecture, the promenade, Torre del Lago, Pietrasanta, Forte dei Marmi, trains and where to stay.
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Elba Island Guide: Beaches, Villages, Hiking and Ferries
Read more: Elba Island Guide: Beaches, Villages, Hiking and FerriesPlan Elba Island with ferries from Piombino, Portoferraio, beaches, villages, Monte Capanne, Napoleon sites, transport, where to stay and a realistic itinerary.
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Pitigliano, Sovana and Sorano Guide: Tufa Towns, Etruscan Tombs and Vie Cave
Read more: Pitigliano, Sovana and Sorano Guide: Tufa Towns, Etruscan Tombs and Vie CaveExplore Pitigliano, Sovana and Sorano with the Jewish quarter, Etruscan necropolises, Vie Cave, fortresses, parking, hiking and a realistic southern Tuscany road trip.
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Cortona Travel Guide: Etruscan History, Art and Valdichiana Views
Read more: Cortona Travel Guide: Etruscan History, Art and Valdichiana ViewsPlan Cortona with Etruscan history, MAEC, Diocesan Museum, Santa Margherita, Le Celle, views, transport, food and a realistic one- or two-day stay.
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Montalcino Travel Guide: Brunello, Fortress and the Abbey of Sant’Antimo
Read more: Montalcino Travel Guide: Brunello, Fortress and the Abbey of Sant’AntimoPlan Montalcino with Brunello wine, the fortress, medieval centre, Sant’Antimo, winery visits, parking, food and a realistic Val d’Orcia itinerary.
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Pienza Travel Guide: Renaissance Streets, Pecorino and Val d’Orcia Views
Read more: Pienza Travel Guide: Renaissance Streets, Pecorino and Val d’Orcia ViewsPlan Pienza with Piazza Pio II, Palazzo Piccolomini, Val d’Orcia viewpoints, pecorino, parking, Monticchiello and a realistic half-day or overnight stay.
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Montepulciano Travel Guide: Vino Nobile, Piazza Grande and Historic Cellars
Read more: Montepulciano Travel Guide: Vino Nobile, Piazza Grande and Historic CellarsPlan Montepulciano with Piazza Grande, historic wine cellars, Vino Nobile, San Biagio, parking, food, where to stay and a realistic Valdichiana itinerary.