The highlights of Tuscany

Tuscany, the cradle of the Renaissance and the art of living

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Tuscany is the most iconic region in Italy. Its landscapes of wooded hills punctuated by cypresses, its medieval castles, its vineyards in Chianti, its cities of art — Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca — and its exceptional gastronomy make it one of the most visited destinations in the world. Tuscany is also the most accessible region from Corsica via Cors'Express ferries.

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The main gateway to Tuscany from Corsica is Livorno: the Bastia-Livorno crossing takes about 4 hours. From Livorno, pisa is 15 minutes away by train, Florence 1.5 hours by train, and Siena 1.5 hours away by car. To explore the Tuscan countryside, a car is a must — rental agencies are available at Livorno Centrale train station. THE Tuscany Regional Tourism Office (Visit Tuscany) is an inexhaustible resource of itineraries.

The highlights of Tuscany

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Florence, Siena and Pisa

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Discover The highlights of Florence, capital of artistic Tuscany: Uffizi, Duomo, Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Michelangelo's David — plan at least 3 days. Siena and its medieval Piazza del Campo are 1.5 hours away by train from Florence. And consult our guide to Pisa, 15 minutes from Livorno, to discover the UNESCO-listed Piazza dei Miracoli.

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Chianti, Val d'Orcia and Lucca

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The region of Chianti, between Florence and Siena, with its wine castles and gravel roads (Strade Bianche), is the Tuscan itinerary par excellence. La Val d'Orcia (UNESCO), along with Pienza, Montalcino and Montepulciano, delights lovers of landscapes and great wines. Lucca (Lucca), surrounded by Renaissance walls on which you can walk or cycle, is a quieter alternative to Florence.

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San Gimignano, Volterra and Elba

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San Gimignano (UNESCO) and its 14 medieval towers, Volterra and its Etruscan heritage, and theElba Island — accessible by ferry from Piombino (80 km south of Livorno), with its crystalline beaches and Napoleonic sites — complete an already exceptional picture. For accommodation, compare Agritourismi and hotels on Booking.com Tuscany.