Visiting the town of Pistoia in Tuscany is like taking a journey back in time. When one thinks of elegant, historical and traditional Italian towns, Pistoia is the epitome of such visions. This ancient town was a centre for Estruscan, Gallic and Ligurian settlements before becoming a Roman colony in the 6th century BC. Inside
Sansepolcro and Castello di Brancialino – Clinging on to Tuscany’s ancient past. If you are wanting to have a cultural break in Tuscany then heading to the town of Sansepolcro could prove prudent. This interesting Tuscan town can be found on the plains of the Upper Tiber Valley, to the southeast of this enlightening Italian region.
For a true atmospheric experience travel through Tuscany and Florence by bike! Tuscany is an exceptionally hilly region of Italy and being such a mountainous area provides an ideal setting for cyclists, who can practice their favourite pastime amidst the most extraordinary of panoramas. With gentler paths running alongside Tuscany’s stunning coastline and through flatter
Montepulciano and Villa Ascianello – Tuscany at its most majestic! If you are looking for a touch of Italian medieval magic, then visiting the hilltop town of Montepulciano in the Tuscan province of Siena will satisfy all yearnings of traditional Italian culture and history in the most breathtaking of surroundings. Perched high on a 600
If you prefer to go on holiday in the autumn then you may want to consider Tuscany as being your late summer/early autumn getaway destination. With the crowds of tourists thinning out, the temperatures dropping as well as the airfares, and with autumnal gastronomic delights, such as wild mushrooms and truffles, beginning to make their
Fancy staying in an original medieval castle overlooking stunning views in the heart of Italian countryside? If so, then dream no more as Vintage Travel is particularly pleased to announce Castello di Brancialino to our portfolio of Tuscan properties, a five bedroom, three bathroom luxury villa in Tuscany that really is, well ‘fit for a
If you want to experience a touch of ancient Tuscany this summer then make your way to the spectacular city of Pistoia in Tuscany this July. The Giostra dell’ Orso – Joust of the Bear – is a modern version of an antique joist that was held in the town of Pistoia every 25th July
Tuscany’s D’apres Canova exhibition – Exploring 19th century neoclassic Italian art. From the Romans to the Renaissance, Tuscany is one of the greatest fountains of art in the world. From awe-inspiring paintings, majestic murals, architectural masterpieces to truly sublime sculptures, for centuries, travellers have been arriving in Tuscany in search of fine art and stimulating
Your search for a luxury Tuscan villa is over! Umbria, Tuscany, Le Marche and Lazio are some of the most popular regions in Italy among travellers, and like most well-visited places, these regions are popular for a reason. Being blessed with a formidable climate, these captivating Italian districts are bursting with vineyards, aiding not only
‘Stunning Tuscany’ – A photographic experience of Tuscany like no other. Tuscany has some of the most spectacular scenery in the whole of Italy. With birds of prey soaring above hillside villages, woodpeckers pecking furiously in the dense yet sweet-smelling forests, rich with many species of truffles all year round, and the mist dawns casting
