Tuscany is a region of Italy that captivates visitors with its unmistakable landscape of gentle hills covered with vineyards and olive groves, crossed by cypress-lined roads leading to majestic villas. This picturesque corner of Italy, known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, draws art lovers to Florence, the city of the Medici, where masterpieces by Michelangelo, Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci can be admired in the world-famous Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery.Tuscan towns such as medieval Siena, with its distinctive Piazza del Campo, the walled city of Lucca, or San Gimignano, perched on a hilltop with towers reaching towards the sky, take visitors on a journey back in time. Each one is filled with architectural gems and countless stories waiting to be discovered.Tuscan cuisine, renowned for its simplicity and bold flavours, follows a true farm-to-table philosophy. Juicy bistecca alla fiorentina, fragrant ribollita soup and crunchy cantucci dipped in sweet Vin Santo wine offer just a taste of the culinary delights awaiting travellers.Could there be a better place to slow down and savour life? With its ideal blend of culture, history, nature and cuisine, Tuscany continues to attract those searching for the true essence of the Italian dolce vita.
Florence, the capital of Tuscany and one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, the pearl of the Renaissance. It certainly deserves to be thoroughly visited and spend more time there, but the vast majority…
The Tuscan coast is a stunning land, so distinct from the central part of the region. Here, cypress trees gradually give way to towering umbrella pines, long sandy beaches stretch for miles, and in July,…
Historic cafés in Florence, once meeting places for intellectuals and artists creating in the 19th and 20th centuries, witnessed countless conversations around café tables. In these interiors, people discussed politics, sang and read literature, and…
Picturesque hills, green forests, small stone villages, impressive vineyards to encourage visits and wine tasting, and old olive groves, interspersed with narrow roads and cypresses. Here is the Chianti, the most famous Italian wine region.…
One of the questions, that you most often ask me is: “What checked accommodations are you recommending in (here is the name of the place), but only checked by you!” Exactly! This post should be…
Val d’Orcia stretches to the south of Siena, at the foot of an extinct volcano Monte Amiata is a land of dream for every enthusiast of photography and one of the most popular region in…
I know you love hot thermal springs, which can be used free of charge in the wild ponds hidden from mass tourism. Baths in Tuscany, described by me almost four years ago, enjoying great popularity…
Geotermalne źródła siarkowe w Saturnia są najbardziej znaną tego typu atrakcją w Toskanii. Ich popularność wynika przede wszystkim z faktu, że dostęp do nich jest całkowicie darmowy, a bogata w minerały woda posiada właściwości lecznicze…
Among the rolling hills of the Val d’Orcia, at the top of the hill covered with cultivated fields and meadows changing colors several times a year, there was once a small village. One day -…
In May 2018, I started a new, large and ambitious project of filming and photographing Italy from a bird’s eye view. You probably associate single movies or photos of Sicily seen from above, which I…
The beaches of Tuscany stretch along approximately 280 kilometres of coastline and are surprisingly diverse. You will find wide sandy beaches backed by dunes and pine forests, particularly appealing to those seeking peace and a…
At the base of the medieval Volterra, surrounded by picturesque hills, the dream of a man who many years ago gave Tuscany a special feeling came true. The old monastery has been restored, and new…
Tuscany in the autumn fall? When summer disappears in autumn, and tourists thirsty for heat and summer hustle and bustle, they return home, Tuscany changes its face. Ripe grapes are harvested and closed in vats,…
Val d’Orcia, the most picturesque part of Tuscany, is famous for its postcard landscapes, charming towns, winding cypress roads and fine cuisine and wine. Despite the great popularity of the valley, it can be found…
The golden and red vineyards and hills of Tuscany, Umbria or Marche, the warm water and empty beaches of Puglia, Calabria or Sardinia, few tourists and lower prices on the crowded Amalfi Coast and Cinque…
What should I buy in Tuscany? What should I bring back home? What should I try during the stay? After a recent, intense discussion on Facebook, I realized that the answers to these questions are not obvious at all,…
On the northern edge of Tuscany, surrounded by green peaks of the Apuan Alps, existed side by side two villages. One day, as it did seventy years ago, after the construction of the dam aimed…
Tuscany is a extraordinary land stunning richness of art and landscape. Especially beautiful is in the middle of April, when fresh, juicy green cover hills, vines covers with young leaves, red poppies overlay roadside ditches…
Val d’Orcia stretches to the south of Siena, at the foot of an extinct volcano Monte Amiata is a land of dream for every enthusiast of photography and one of the most popular region in…