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Chianciano Terme-Valdichiana Tourist Information Office

An unforgettable territory developed around renowned thermal centres, among which Chianciano is the most popular. Places set aside for looking after the person, wellbeing centres that become ideal starting points for discovering the never-before-seen face of a rich land, that holds pleasant surprises with its castles, villages, farmhouses, parishes and abbeys. On the hills are small “perfect” cities, medieval and renaissance buildings that still today make up architectural unicums: it is the enchantment of the rocky villages where time seems to stand still. Snapshots of beauty are immortalised to the memory: nature has generously designed an elegant and kind landscape formed by abundant springs of diverse and proven therapeutic properties. Already discovered by the Etruscans, the spas were a privileged destination of the cultured Grand Tour of the 1800s and today have rediscovered their ancient splendour. Famous for the production of wines and for excellent Chianina meat, this land is a spectacular glimpse of hilly landscapes that will make your holidays or business trips unique.

Website: www.chiancianotermeinfo.it

Costa degli Etruschi

A stunning area offering much to see and do

A territory rich in historical and archaeological testimonies where different natural atmospheres alternate: wide pinewoods, kilometres of beaches and indented cliffs that conserve an intact nature.

Livorno, an important commercial and touristic port, is the heart of the Etruscan Coast that consists in numerous, attractive coastal and hilltop resorts.

The naturalistic and archaeological beauties are synthesised by the splendid Baratti Golf and by the Etruscan necropolises of Populonia in the Val di Cornia Parks.

The cypresses whose praise was sung by Carducci are a characteristic of Bolgheri, still a place where prestigious red wines, just like those of the Val di Cornia, always a favoured zone for viticulture, are produced.

The itineraries of the Wine Road wind through the countryside between villages, parishes, ancient farmhouses, cellars and companies. The cuisine is linked to those traditions that are based on local products that come both from the sea as from the inland hills, enriched by the fragrant olive oil.

Website:www.costadeglietruschi.it

Florence Tourist Information Office

A visit to Florence - a city unique for its architectural monuments and the numerous art masterpieces kept in the churches, museums and palazzos; the cradle of the renaissance and an internationally important cultural centre - cannot but include a moment to admire the enchanting landscape views of the surrounding territory. Everything is close to hand: green hills, scattered with olive groves and vineyards, that welcome villages, castles, fortresses, all kept within walls that are real jewels of medieval military architecture; the parishes and the monasteries are the purest expression of Romanesque art; the numerous villas with their wonderful parks decorated with statues, fountains with waterworks, centuries-old plants, mazes, precious essences, all demonstrate how the territory around the Florentine domination has always been appreciated for the incomparable beauty of its natural ambience and the sweetness of its climate. An extraordinarily rich territory, both for its historical-artistic heritage but also for its traditions, folklore and gourmet cuisine.

Website: www.firenzeturismo.it

Lucca Tourist Information Office

Lucca, clasped within her well-preserved walls, encloses a historical, architectural richness of masterpieces from different ages. In the vast plains and on the hills that surround the city are scattered numerous splendid villas, characterised by parks and gardens rich in tree-lined lanes, statues, fountains and waterworks. The olive grove that colours the landscape with its typical silvery grey supplies an incomparable oil, famous throughout the world. The vine also contributes to the character of the landscape, especially on the hills, producing the famous Doc di Montecarlo and delle Colline Lucchesi wines. Moving towards the mountains, we go into the Media Valle del Serchio, and continuing we arrive in Garfagnana. A land of ancient traditions, this is a very interesting natural territory and diverse from the flora and fauna points of view. The principal cooking ingredients are spelt, an ancient cereal, and chestnut flour, with which the castagnaccio (chestnut cake) is made.

Website: www.luccatourist.it