Italia magazine Tuscany 2018 - Special

Welcome to the latest edition of the Italia! Tuscany Guide from the publishers of Italia! magazine – 132 pages of expert travel inspiration, advice and itineraries to help make the most of your next trip to this much-loved region of Italy. Steeped in culture and with a rich heritage, Tuscany offers a mouthwatering wealth of destinations: discover tranquil corners away from the tourist trail, and explore familiar city hotspots like Florence and Siena with fresh eyes. In colour-coded sections, you’ll find recommendations for where to stay and eat, weekend city breaks, serene country getaways, top attractions, as well as our guides to Tuscany’s favourite gardens, festivals, beauty spots, food and wine. As always, we hope you’ll find plenty here to inspire you, and when you’re back home, why not drop us…

Welcome to the latest edition of the Italia! Tuscany Guide from the publishers of Italia! magazine – 132 pages of expert travel inspiration, advice and itineraries to help make the most of your next trip to this much-loved region of Italy. Steeped in culture and with a rich heritage, Tuscany offers a mouthwatering wealth of destinations: discover tranquil corners away from the tourist trail, and explore familiar city hotspots like Florence and Siena with fresh eyes. In colour-coded sections, you’ll find recommendations for where to stay and eat, weekend city breaks, serene country getaways, top attractions, as well as our guides to Tuscany’s favourite gardens, festivals, beauty spots, food and wine. As always, we hope you’ll find plenty here to inspire you, and when you’re back home, why not drop…

THE CAVALCADE OF THE MAGI ACROSS TUSCANY JANUARY 6 January 6 is the Feast of the Epiphany and in Florence the celebration involves a grand parade in magnificent costumes that symbolises the arrival of the Three Wise Men. More than 500 participants join in the celebration – knights, soldiers, ladies and lords, drummers, flag-throwers and a live nativity including farm animals, all march down the streets among thousands of onlookers, as children attend in the hope of receiving treats from La Befana. CARNIVAL IN VIAREGGIO VIAREGGIO FEBRUARY-MARCH Taking place over an entire month with five days of processions, this carnival occurs during daylight hours, when parades draw thousands of visitors of all ages, with everybody in costume. With booming music playing, masked groups of dancers and highly-artistic floats compete against each other in a carnival…

THE CAVALCADE OF THE MAGI ACROSS TUSCANY JANUARY 6 January 6 is the Feast of the Epiphany and in Florence the celebration involves a grand parade in magnificent costumes that symbolises the arrival of the Three Wise Men. More than 500 participants join in the celebration – knights, soldiers, ladies and lords, drummers, flag-throwers and a live nativity including farm animals, all march down the streets among thousands of onlookers, as children attend in the hope of receiving treats from La Befana. CARNIVAL IN VIAREGGIO VIAREGGIO FEBRUARY-MARCH Taking place over an entire month with five days of processions, this carnival occurs during daylight hours, when parades draw thousands of visitors of all ages, with everybody in costume. With booming music playing, masked groups of dancers and highly-artistic floats compete against…

1 BAGNO VIGNONI HOT SPRINGS, VAL D’ORCIA While traditional towns may have a main town square in their centre, in Bagno Vignoni it is simply a huge thermal pool. Although this one can not be used, just steps away is the Parco dei Mulini for those who wish to take a dip in the thermal waters. Bagno Vignoni became a halting and refreshment point in Etruscan times for the numerous pilgrims on their way to Rome, when it was used both for personal hygiene and curing illnesses. A stunning beauty spot, the water is heated from underneath by the Earth’s crust. 2 MICHELANGELO’S DAVID, FLORENCE The most famous statue in the world, no trip to Florence would be complete without a visit to see this iconic figure. Standing at an…

1 BAGNO VIGNONI HOT SPRINGS, VAL D’ORCIA While traditional towns may have a main town square in their centre, in Bagno Vignoni it is simply a huge thermal pool. Although this one can not be used, just steps away is the Parco dei Mulini for those who wish to take a dip in the thermal waters. Bagno Vignoni became a halting and refreshment point in Etruscan times for the numerous pilgrims on their way to Rome, when it was used both for personal hygiene and curing illnesses. A stunning beauty spot, the water is heated from underneath by the Earth’s crust. 2 MICHELANGELO’S DAVID, FLORENCE The most famous statue in the world, no trip to Florence would be complete without a visit to see this iconic figure. Standing at an amazing 17 foot…