Toscana
Coveted for its gorgeous landscape of mountains, sea and delicious hill towns, and its centuries of art, Tuscany is unrivalled for its beauty, history, and culture.
FUN FACTS
- Tuscany is the birthplace of the official Italian language (thanks Dante Alighieri!)
- Pane Toscano (Tuscan bread) contains no salt, Florentine bakers began leaving it out in medieval times due to heavy taxes.
- Florence syndrome (Stendhal syndrome) is a psychosomatic condition occurring when one becomes over-exposed to objects of great beauty
- Florence’s Santa Maria Novella is the oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe
- Bolgheri’s Viale dei Cipressi is five kilometer straight shot bordered by 2540 cypress trees
Toscana
Coveted for its gorgeous landscape of mountains, sea and delicious hill towns, and its centuries of art, Tuscany is unrivalled for its beauty, history, and culture.
FUN FACTS
- Tuscany is the birthplace of the official Italian language (thanks Dante Alighieri!)
- Pane Toscano (Tuscan bread) contains no salt, Florentine bakers began leaving it out in medieval times due to heavy taxes.
- Florence syndrome (Stendhal syndrome) is a psychosomatic condition occurring when one becomes over-exposed to objects of great beauty
- Florence’s Santa Maria Novella is the oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe
- Bolgheri’s Viale dei Cipressi is five kilometer straight shot bordered by 2540 cypress trees
GUIDES
Raising a Glass to Siena
Siena is a step back in time to ancient Italy and it has captured our hearts!
ISSIMO’s Guide to Monte Argentario
Marie-Louise lines up her favourite cultural adventures, niche boutiques, exploration and culinary treats.
Florence Panorama in Renaissance Art and Architecture
A walk through Florence, Cradle of the Renaissance with archaeologist Darius Arya
The Best Foodie Spots Outside of Florence
The Foodie guide to where to find the best gourmet eats in Tuscany.
Off Beat and On Foot, Rudston Steward of Maremma Safari Club
Our favourite adventurist whose itinerant itineraries through Italy are magical.
Bellini Travel’s Guide to Firenze
Bellini Travel founder Emily FitzRoy curates her Florence city guide.
On the Trail of Art in Tuscany
From a contemporary art gallery and majestic gardens to a glorious medieval abbey, Tuscany has a formidable artistic line up.
Take the Weekend in Maremma Bassa
The Maremma Bassa on the southern Tuscan coast is loved for its timeless landscape, beautiful beaches and dazzling sea.
FOOD
Brasato al Midollo (marrow-braised beef) by Dario Cecchini
A Dario Cecchini favourite made with humble beef shank and its marrow.
ISSIMO’s Guide to Monte Argentario
Marie-Louise lines up her favourite cultural adventures, niche boutiques, exploration and culinary treats.
Hands of gold and l’eleganza contadina by Barù
Barù heads to Tuscany to meet winemaker Fabrizio Noccolaini
Acquacotta: Recipes and Stories from Tuscany’s Secret Silver Coast by Emiko Davies
Tuscany's Maremma area inspire Florence-based food writer Davies
The Best Foodie Spots Outside of Florence
The Foodie guide to where to find the best gourmet eats in Tuscany.
Dario Cecchini, the Macellaio Stravagante
A butcher from "head to tail", meet Dario Cecchini, Tuscany's home-grown Dante-quoting butcher
Hotel Il Pellicano’s Panzanella
Il Pellicano's chef Michelino Gioia celebrates a traditional Tuscan panzanella.
Bellini Travel’s Guide to Firenze
Bellini Travel founder Emily FitzRoy curates her Florence city guide.
CULTURE
Marie-Louise lines up her favourite cultural adventures, niche boutiques, exploration and culinary treats.
Heralded Uffizi director ushers in a digital era
Marella Chia on a day in the world of art iconoclast Niki de Saint Phalle
Bellini Travel founder Emily FitzRoy curates her Florence city guide.
From a contemporary art gallery and majestic gardens to a glorious medieval abbey, Tuscany has a formidable artistic line up.
