Toscana

Territory: The region stretches over the western side of the Appenines, in front of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tuscan landscape is mainly mountainous and hilly, with a flat area beside the sea (the Maremma). The coastline presents different aspects, offering both long sandy expanses and headlands. In front of the coast there are the small enchanting islands of the Tuscan archipelago.

Major Cities: Florence is the capital of Tuscany. Other important cities are: Siena, Arezzo, Pistoia, Prato, Lucca, Livorno, Grosseto, Massa Carrara and are the capitals of the respective provinces.

Siena and San Gimignano

Places to See In Tuscany

Calendar of Events in Tuscany

Where to Eat In Florence

Tuscan Countryside

For the Other Tuscany, See Lucca

Looking For the Last Supper

Tuscan's Wild Wild West

The Wines of Fontodi

Southern Tuscany

Siena's Palio Horse Race

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