A city that has kept its charm and splendor of the past intact. This is how Florence, the capital of Tuscany, presents itself. A charming city that never ceases to surprise, with its masterpieces of art, the coloured marbles of the churches and the architecture that evokes the splendour and the role played in the development of the Renaissance culture and art. Pulsating heart of Florence is Piazza del Duomo, with the monumental complex of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore-surmounted by the majestic cupola of Brunelleschi-, the baptistery of St. John-magnificent example of Florentine Romanesque-, the Campanile of Giotto-A Masterpiece of Florentine Gothic architecture. Behind the Duomo is the Museo dell'opera di Santa Maria del Fiore, where you can admire a precious collection of works from the cathedral, the Baptistery and the bell tower. Piazza della Signoria represents the historical pole of civil life and houses the 14th-century Loggia dei Lanzi, the Fountain of Neptune and the Palazzo della Signoria or Palazzo Vecchio, one of the city's landmarks, in front of which are some famous statues including A copy of Michelangelo's famous David. Next to the square is the majestic Uffizi Gallery, home to one of the most important museums in the world, which includes works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and many other great artists. Architectural element Of particular importance of the gallery is the Vasari corridor designed by Vasari in the mid-sixteenth century that connects the structure with Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti. Through the ancient and suggestive old bridge, scattered with historical jewellery shops, you reach the district of Oltrarno, where you will meet the scenic square dominated by Palazzo Pitti, the imposing and sumptuous palace that was the residence of the Medici and Lorraine, With the wonderful park, the Boboli garden, a splendid example of an Italian garden. Still in the Oltrarno, not to forget the panoramic Piazzale Michelangelo, a favorite destination for tourists for the wonderful view over Florence and the surrounding hills, and the church of San Miniato al Monte, one of the best examples of Romanesque Florentine.

Lucca is one of the main Italian cities of art, know even abroad for its intact Walls (XV-XVI century) that surround the main center of the town, with a length of 4450 mt. The historical center is consequently intact and it has its own original appearance, so it has a lot of precious buildings, such as several medieval churches with the highest architectural richness, towers, belltowers and monumental palaces from the Renaissance with an exquisite and valuable style. The city has extraordinary urban spaces: the most famous is certainly the Amphitheatre Square, built by architect Lorenzo Nottolini upon the ruins of the Roman amphitheatre, with its own unique structure. The main street is the historical, narrow and medieval Via Fillungo, which brings the most famous shops of the city together. Other very interesting squares are St. Michael Square, main center of the city, and St. Martin Square, main religious place, where the mostly known St. Martin’s Cathedral has been built.

Pietrasanta is a village with 24.931 inhabitants under the province of Lucca, in Tuscany. It is the main center of Versilia; it is known for marble and bronze handicrafts which are popular internationally, and it is a meeting point for sculptors from all over the world. The village, with an historical center that is well kept and rich of monuments, became a real city of art within the last years, with several art galleries and big seasonal exhibitions on the Dome’s Square and St Agostino’s Church. Just climbing to Capriglia and Capezzano Monte, two small fractions 350 mt above sea level, people can enjoy a beautiful view of the Ligure and Tirreno seas, with an astonishing panorama that goes from the Palmaria Isle, in La Spezia’s gulf, to the coast of Livorno and the Gorgona isle. During sunny days people can clearly distinguish Elba isle, Corsica and sometimes the Marittime Alps beyond Liguria coast. Marina di Pietrasanta is on the other hand very popular for the big pinewood where every summer there is the Versiliana Festival. People can find the famous St. Stefano’s parish church in Vallecchia. Strettoia, where there is a very old church which has been rebuilt after the World war, is a separated hamlet outside of the rest of the village, whose origin is due to the break up of the Municipality of Pietrasanta after the creation of the Municipality of Forte dei Marmi. This was supported by the Senator Montauti from Lucca, whose sponsors were the Siemens-Schuckert Counts , the owners of a part of the pinewood close to the coast, who were interested into a direct administration of the territory.

Pisa is an Italian city of Tuscany known above all for its famous leaning tower. Already out of axis at its completion, in 1372, the 56 m tall white marble cylinder is nothing more than the bell tower of the marble Romanesque cathedral that rises next to it, in Piazza dei miracles. The square itself hosts the monumental cemetery and Baptistery, where every day non-professional singers test themselves with its famous acoustics.

Siena, city of Tuscany, in central Italy, stands out for its medieval brick buildings. Piazza del Campo, the central square with its characteristic fan shape, is home to the Palazzo Pubblico (the Gothic-style town hall) and the Torre del Mangia, a slender 14th-century tower from whose white battlements you can enjoy a wonderful view. The seventeen historic districts (the city districts) extend all around right from the square.

Volterra is a walled town southwest of Florence. The Palazzo dei Priori, right in the center, has medieval frescoes and a bell tower with boundless views. The Duomo boasts a marble entrance portal and a gilded coffered ceiling. Not far away are the vestiges of the Etruscan Acropolis. The Guarnacci Etruscan Museum houses a rich collection of archaeological artefacts. The Roman Theater complex includes the 3rd century bath.

San Gimignano is a hill town in Tuscany located south-west of Florence. Surrounded by 13th century walls, the centerpiece of its historic center is Piazza della Cisterna, a triangular square flanked by medieval houses. In the skyline of medieval towers stands the Torre Grossa in stone. The Cathedral of San Gimignano is a 12th century church where it is possible to admire the frescoes by Ghirlandaio in the Chapel of Santa Fina.

The Cinque Terre are ancient fishing villages located along the indented Italian coastline. Each of these villages is characterized by colorful houses and vineyards clinging to the steep terraces built on the coast. The ports are crowded with fishing boats and in typical restaurants you can try the seafood specialties, as well as the famous Ligurian condiment: pesto. The Sentiero Azzurro, a hiking path that stretches along the coast, connects the Cinque Terre with each other and offers splendid views of the sea.