Situated in the north-west province of Lucca is the Tuscan region known as Versilia. This area, perhaps best known for its stretches of long sandy beaches, extends along the coast from Liguria in the north almost to Pisa, which marks its southern extremity. The Apuan Alps form a backdrop to its historical towns, villages...
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The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, or "Gallery of the Academy of Florence" is an art museum in Florence, Italy. Famed for being home to Michelangelo's sculpture 'David', this museum hosts many other works of arts as well. Many of Michelangelo's works of art are displayed here as well as various paintings, statues and sculptures...
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The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower or Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, is a major tourist attraction in the city of Florence, in the region of Tuscany, Italy. Being the major Cathedral church in Florence, large crowds of tourists come to it for religious as well as sightseeing purposes.
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Situated between Florence and Pisa is the Tuscan province of Pistoia which although rather less visited then many other Tuscan regions has many attractions for tourists. Pistoia is divided into three main regions which are separated by geographical criteria – these are the Ombrone plain where the province's capital of the same name is...
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Surrounded by dense pine forests on one side and the Mediterranean Sea on the other, Tirrenia is a small parish located near the city of Pisa, in the region of Tuscany. Founded by Mussolini in the 1930s with a view to expand it into what he called "The Pearl of the Mediterranean Sea", this...
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Are you fond of natural beauty? Do you love to learn about different art and culture? Or just looking for a peaceful getaway? The quaint and quiet little village of Palaia, located in the heart of the province of Pisa is a Tuscan treat for all. Having very few neighboring localities and set high...
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