Popular culture has glorified Tuscany (tos-CAH-nah) as a sun-soaked sanctuary of frescoes, cypress trees, and bottles of vino. For once, pop has gotten it right. In Tuscany, every town was home to a Renaissance master, every highway provides vistas of ancient hills, and every year, the Chianti Classico flows at local celebrations of the region’s illustrious history with costumed parades and festivals. The concentration of art, coupled with some of Italy’s best cuisine, including famous meaty dishes like bistecca alla fiorentina from Florence and cinta senese from Siena, rightfully lures millions of visitors each year. Wander through medieval sidestreets of hill towns, marvel at the genius of Brunelleschi’s dome in Florence, and get caught up in the fanfare of Siena’s palio festival. While it’s tempting to confine a visit to Tuscan rivals, Florence and Siena, don’t overlook the majesty of the smaller towns that cling to their medieval roots, the tranquility of the wine country, and Elba’s island paradise.
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