Travelling around Tuscan towns and villages is like a magical journey through the places described in tales. And Florence lends itself to planning day trips throughout the region of Tuscany offering various options for transport, destinations and types of activities. We made just a few of the possibilities that you can integrate into your vacation […]
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All the best rooftop bars in Florence, Pisa and Siena with stunning scenery and unparalleled panoramas in one place. Here’s our guide to some of the best bars.
Read More...The area around San Giovanni d’Asso, which is the oldest hamlet in the entire Crete Senesi region, produces black truffles as well as the sought-after and costly white truffle. A truffle market fair and festival is held here during the second and third weekends of November.
Read More...Palio di Siena horse race was initiated in the middle ages in honour of the Virgin Mary. Even nowadays Palio di Siena is not intended only for tourists, but it is the most important event of the year for all citizens of Siena! Anyway, the race attracts many tourists from all over the world, and […]
Read More...One day in Siena and its surroundings can be very unexpected. The goal of our trip to Siena was a wonderful photo exhibition of world famous photographer Steve McCurry, but the day ended with much more than that. And it’s a perfect case to show how full of events and surprises is Tuscany! So we […]
Read More...There are many books written about the horse race Palio di Siena; the process of preparation to it and a variety of its ceremonies is as important as the racing itself. This event is not intended for tourists, these are the century-old traditions (some rules have not changed since the first race in 1644); it […]
Read More...Seravezza Fotografia 2013 The tenth edition of ‘Seravezza Fotografia’ it is a yearly national and international event which brings the great names of the photographic world to a vast audience and the world of amateur photography. This year’s edition of Seravezza Fotografia presents a rich programme including a personal exhibition by Belgian photographer Bart Herreman, […]
Read More...The old center of Siena is full of restaurants, trattorie and so on, so after I lived there for 8 years, let me tell you my favourite places. So, today on UnseenTuscany.com the best places and most tipical places to eat in Siena. Il Bandierino Let’s start with the restaurant Il Bandierino. The place is […]
Read More...The Accona Desert (It. Deserto di Accona) is a semi-arid area in Tuscany, in the center of the so-called Crete senesi, in the west and the south of the comune of Asciano. It is characterized by calanques and dome-shaped formations locally known as biancane (deriving from Italian bianco, white, due to their light shade). According […]
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