Tuscany has been one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in Europe for many years. Tuscany is a region in central Italy, known for its beautiful landscapes and cities. With average temperatures between 20 and 25 degrees and rising to above 30 degrees in summer, it is a great place to be. In this blog, we would like to tell you a bit more about five beautiful cities in Tuscany that you should definitely have seen!
Elba is actually enough reason to go on holiday to Tuscany. This is the largest island in the Tuscan Archipelago and the sea that surrounds Elba is so clear you can see down to metres deep. You can soak up culture on Elba in Napoleon Bonaparte's old villas or visit a 17th-century Chiesa Della Misericordia church. This church houses several of Napoleon Bonaparte's possessions, including a copy of the sarcophagus from the Dome Des Invalides in Paris. With its hilly landscape, you can also go on beautiful hikes on Elba or explore the island by mountain bike. The atmosphere on the island is friendly and the villages, buildings and nature are beautiful. An island you really must visit if you are a Tuscany lover. On this beautiful island we have Villatents with and without sanitary facilities on Camping Village Casa dei Prati.
Pisa is known for the leaning tower of Piazza dei Miracoli (meaning: square of miracles). But Pisa has many other attractions that make a visit to this city worthwhile. For example, the Cathedral Duomo and the baptistery next to the cathedral. Pisa is the student city of Tuscany and you will notice this by the cosy bars, restaurants and beautiful squares where you can enjoy a refreshing drink on the terrace. Galileo Galilei, a famous Italian physicist, astronomer, mathematician and philosopher, studied in Pisa. You can see his house near Piazza dei Cavalieri. Planning a day trip to Pisa? Then book a Villatent at Camping Village Il Poggetto or Camping Colleverde. Both campsites are about 120 kilometres from Pisa, which is about a two-hour drive.
Lucca is an ancient city built before Christ. Lucca is known not only for its pilgrimages, but also as a textile trading city. In the city you will find sights such as Lucca's cathedral ‘Duomo di San Martino’ and the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro. This square used to host violent contests between gladiators and wild animals, but is now mainly known for its many and lively pavement cafés. The old centre of Lucca is surrounded by city walls, built during the 15th century. Lucca's largest square is ‘Piazza Napoleone’, where Napoleon's sister Elisa Bonaparte was in charge for a long time.
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and is the cradle of the Renaissance. Nowhere else will you find so many buildings and artworks from the Renaissance era. Celebrities born in Florence include Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Galileo Galilei. The city has many historical sites and magnificent buildings, bridges and palaces. The world-famous Uffizi museum, where you can see many art treasures, is definitely a must-see. Florence Cathedral is also breathtaking inside and out. Climb up the 414 steps here and you will be rewarded with stunning views over the city. Just half an hour's drive from Florence, our Villatents are located at Camping Village Il Poggetto.
In the heart of Tuscany, built on a hill, you will find the medieval city of Siena. Piazza del Campo square is famous and very impressive. The square is dominated by the town hall and museum Palazzo Pubblico and the 102-metre-high tower Torre del Mangia. Siena is also well known for the Palio delle Contrade held here twice a year, in July and August. The entire city centre is closed off for the Palio, a horse race in the Piazza del Campo. This event is definitely worth a visit! Another must-see in Siena is the Cathedral with its beautiful sculptures by Michelangelo and Nicola Pisano. A stone's throw from Siena are our Villatents at Camping Colleverde. A perfect base for visiting Tuscany's most beautiful cities. You can leave your car at the campsite and take the bus to Siena.
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