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The "Leaning" Tower of Pisa in the Tuscany region of Italy (Digital Vision/Getty)
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Tuscany and Umbria Travel Guide
Tuscany is one of the most culturally and politically influential provinces—the development of Italy without Tuscany is simply unthinkable. It was Tuscany, with its sun-warmed vineyards and towering cypresses, that inspired the artists of the Renaissance. Nowhere in the world is the impact of the Renaissance still felt more fully than in its birthplace, Florence, the repository of artistic works left by Leonardo and Michelangelo. Since the 19th century, travelers have been flocking to Florence to see the Donatello bronzes, the Botticelli smiles, and all the other preeminent treasures. Alas, it's now an invasion, so you run the risk of being trampled underfoot as you explore the historic heart of the city. To escape, head for the nearby Tuscan hill towns, former stamping ground of the Guelphs and Ghibellines. The main cities to visit are Lucca, Pisa, and especially Siena, Florence's great historical rival with an inner core that appears to be caught in a time warp. As a final treat, visit San Gimignano, northwest of Siena, celebrated for its medieval "skyscrapers."
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AttractionsPalazzo Pitti & Giardino Boboli (Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens)
Piazza Pitti
Florence, Italy Description: Though the original, much smaller Pitti Palace was a Renaissance affair probably designed by... Read More
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Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge)
Via Por Santa Maria/Via Guicciardini
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