Sightseeing in Tuscany

Piazza Santa Croce

In Attractions in Florence, Attractions in Tuscany, Sightseeing in Florence, Sightseeing in Tuscany

One of the main squares in this amazing and busy city is the Piazza Santa Croce (Square of the Holy Cross). It is a historic area located near Piazza della Signoria and the National Central Library, and the square gets its name due to the Basilica di Santa Croce (Church of the Holy Cross)... Read more

Basilica di San Domenico

In Monuments in Siena, Monuments in Tuscany, Sightseeing in Siena, Sightseeing in Tuscany

Basilica di San Domenico is one of the churches in Siena, Tuscany, which holds extreme significance for its people. It is often referred to as Basilica Cateriniana. The church is magnificent in the simplicity of its design and architecture. Construction on this famous church was started early, in the 13th century. However, in the... Read more

Chiesa di San Michele in Foro

In Monuments in Lucca, Monuments in Tuscany, Sightseeing in Lucca, Sightseeing in Tuscany

The Chiesa di San Michele in Foro (Church of San Michele in Foro), is one of the most beautiful and enchanting historical structures of the city of Lucca. It is a Roman Catholic Church which was built over the remains of the ancient Roman forum. Until 1370, the church was the seat of the... Read more

Piazza dei Cavalieri

In Attractions in Pisa, Attractions in Tuscany, Sightseeing in Pisa, Sightseeing in Tuscany

Piazza dei Cavalieri (Knights' Square), is an important landmark in Italy, being one of the squares of Pisa. A political centre in medieval times, the place holds significance due to the fact that it used to be the headquarters of the Order of the Knights. The Knights of St. Stephen built this society in... Read more

Museo del Bargello

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Museo Nazionale del Bargello (Bargello Museum) is a famous art museum in Florence, Italy. Previously it used to serve as a barrack and prison, but now it is just a museum containing some of the most impressive artifacts, which have extreme historical significance. It is also referred to as the Bargello palace or Palazzo... Read more

Palazzo Pubblico

In Monuments in Siena, Monuments in Tuscany, Sightseeing in Siena, Sightseeing in Tuscany

Palazzo Pubblico (Public Palace) is situated in central Italy, in the Tuscan city of Siena. It is located in the heart of Piazza del Campo. It was built after the order of its construction was given by the Nine; a council consisting of merchants and bankers whose sole purpose was to govern Siena, in... Read more

Camposanto Monumentale

In Monuments in Pisa, Monuments in Tuscany, Sightseeing in Pisa, Sightseeing in Tuscany

The Camposanto Monumentale (monumental cemetery), is also known as the Camposanto Vecchio or “old cemetery”. It is one of the most important historical edifice, located in the northern side of the Piazza dei Miracoli (the Cathedral Square), in Pisa, Italy. The Campo Santo is also known as the “holy field”, on account t of its... Read more

Piazza Anfiteatro

In Attractions in Lucca, Attractions in Tuscany, Sightseeing in Lucca, Sightseeing in Tuscany

Piazza Anfiteatro or the Amphitheatre Square is located in the heart of the Tuscan city of Lucca, in Italy; and is aptly named after the Roman amphitheatre on the remains of which it was created. The original amphitheater existed in this location since the 2nd century and the square developed from the Middle Ages... Read more

Campanile di Giotto

In Monuments in Florence, Monuments in Tuscany, Sightseeing in Florence, Sightseeing in Tuscany

Campanile di Giotto Firenze (Giotto’s Bell Tower) is a tower near the cathedral of Florence, Santa Maria del Fiore, situated in Piazza del Duomo, Italy. It is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture and is located near other architectural masterpieces like Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistery of St.... Read more

Basilica di San Lorenzo

In Monuments in Florence, Monuments in Tuscany, Sightseeing in Florence, Sightseeing in Tuscany

San Lorenzo church, also known as Basilica di San Lorenzo (Basilica of St. Lawrence) is located at the centre of Florence city’s main square. It is one of the largest and oldest churches in all of Italy, and holds extreme significance due to the fact that most of the high ranking members of the... Read more

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