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Santa Maria della Spina

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

Santa Maria della Spina is a small church, built in Gothic style, in the city of Pisa, Tuscany. Initially, the church was given the name Santa Maria di Pontenovo, when it was constructed in the year 1230. The name was changed to Spina which means thorn, due to the presence of a thorn on... Read more

La Fattoria di Tirrenia

In Apartments in Pisa Area, Apartments in Tuscany, Farmhouses in Pisa Area, Farmhouses in Tuscany

Tirrenia, also known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean is a parish of Pisa, Italy, with beautiful pine forests and a gorgeous sea. It is situated between the river Arno and Navicelli Canal. It is the hub for tourist attractions and is one of the “Must Visit” places in all of Tuscany. Tirrenia is... Read more

Pisa

In Travel Guide to Pisa, Travel Guide to Tuscany

Located in central-western Tuscany, the province of Pisa covers a vast area full of plains, rolling hills and a long stretch of coastline along the river Arno. These hills include Le Colline Metallifere (The Metal-bearing Hills) in the South of the region. If you are interested in visiting the city of Pisa in this region... Read more

Piazzale Michelangelo

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

Perhaps the most famous view of Florence is that from Piazzale Michelangelo in the Oltrarno district. The sweeping panorama from this terrace has been photographed by tourists continuously throughout the years and shows no sign of losing its popularity. On a clear afternoon from Piazzale Michelangelo the view of the city’s landmarks:... Read more

Basilica di Santa Croce

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

The Church of Holy Cross, or Chiesa di Santa Croce, is a beautiful and historic place to visit while in Florence. The church dates back to 1294 but did not receive consecration until 1443 by Eugene IV. Today, this is the main Franciscan church in Florence and is a minor basilica of the Roman... Read more

Galleria degli Uffizi

In Monuments in Florence, Monuments in Tuscany, Museums in Florence, Museums in Tuscany

Situated in central Florence, the Galleria degli Uffizi is widely considered to be one of the most culturally and historically significant art museums in the world receiving 1.5 million visitors every year. A total of 45 rooms display an art collection consisting primarily of paintings dating from the 13th century but there are also many... Read more

Ponte Vecchio

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

One of the most photographed images in Florence is a medieval stone bridge called the Ponte Vecchio that runs across the River Arno at its narrowest point. The Ponte Vecchio is the oldest of Florence’s six bridges (Ponte Vecchio literally means “Old Bridge”) and it is believed a bridge was built on this... Read more