Once the center of that ground-breaking era called the Renaissance, Tuscany calls to mind images of fine weathers, lush landscapes, and good-tasting wines. When in this northern region in Italy, all these impressions are likely to be true. After all, Tuscany would not be the popular tourist destination it is today without its colourful past reflected in the well-kept sites and diverse treats it has in these modern times.

The cultural richness of the region is already seen in the transformation of its capital, Florence. Because of its historical role in supporting many talents during the Renaissance period, Florence has since been the hub of those who want to follow in the footsteps of the greatest artists and philosophers in the world. Among those who have made their names this side of Tuscany are Leonardo da Vinci, Niccolo Machiavelli, Michaelangelo Buonarroti, Galileo Galilei, and Dante Alighieri.

With these Tuscan residents, it is of no surprise to vacationers that the region is full of places to see. In fact, Tuscany already has established its own “cities of art,” which comprises famous landmarks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Palazzo Vecchio, Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral, and Ponte Santa Trinita bridge. Usually, people flock to the cities of Pisa and Florence for an afternoon of great architecture and art sightseeing.

Aside from these cultural legacies, Tuscany’s taste in food is fairly hard to ignore. Travellers can readily find themselves in a nice osteria, being served with sumptuous meat-based dishes and yummy antipasti. In the latter category, a must-try is the delicious crostini. The tourist-packed region is also notable for its wines and nature reserves, which travellers could explore before they end the day in their Tuscany rental accommodation.