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Tuscany, with Florence its capital and a host of gorgeous medieval cities set in a rolling countryside of fields, vineyards and olive groves, is the cradle of the Renaissance and for many visitors the cultural heart of Italy. This guide amply covers Florence (itself the subject of a whole Blue Guide) but also gives extensive coverage to the other major Tuscan cities - Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Cortona, Arezzo. Ideal for the Florence-based visitor making day-trips to the surroundings, or for a tour of the whole of Tuscany. Includes Blue Guides Recommended short lists of hotels and restaurants.
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Editorial // Jun 7th 2009 at 10:40pm
Blue Guides editorial staffer Sophie Livall visits Pisa in search of 17th century sculptor Stagi.
support // May 8th 2010 at 1:32pm
I was recently in San Gimignano and found a new and uniquely different gem that my entire family LOVED!
I met the Director of the Project, Pietro Bortolotti, and promised to help him get the word out—it was truly something that Americans need to see.
Attached is a brief piece he sent me about San Gimignano 1300 (a recreation of the Town as it existed 700 years ago).
You should also take a look at their website, that fully describes the project, exhibits, and hands-on workshop: http://www.sangimignano1300.com.
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This is a family attraction that would be great in your Tuscany Guidebook (which I loved).
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