From the Apennines to the Tyrrhenian Sea, Tuscany is the undisputed protagonist in the world tourism scene. The landscapes (the Mugello territory should be mentioned), the artistic heritage and the important cities, first of all Florence, make this region unique in the world. The region has a coastline that alternates long, sandy beaches with rocky cliffs and steep promontories. The islands of the Tuscan Archipelago are incomparable, surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation, crystal clear sea and rich seabed. Views of unspoiled nature can be admired in the Apuan Alps and in numerous protected areas, which are home to numerous species of migratory birds, including pink herons. And then, medieval villages, towns rich in history, castles and fortification systems and evocative abbeys are present throughout the Chianti and Maremma area.

PLACES

Among the most important places is Florence, considered the place of origin of the Renaissance and is universally recognized as one of the cradles of art and architecture thanks to its numerous monuments and museums, including the Duomo, Santa Croce, the Uffizi , Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Pitti. Very well known, especially for the carnival, is the municipality of Viareggio also known as a seaside resort.


COMMON

Tuscany is made up of 10 provinces and 276 municipalities. The provinces are Florence, Arezzo, Grosseto, Livorno, Lucca, Massa and Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato and Siena.

Tuscany, located in central Italy, is mostly hilly but also includes some plains and important mountain massifs, being surrounded by the Apennines. There are also several plains and the Tuscan Archipelago, consisting of seven main islands and some smaller islets. The main island is the Island of Elba which has an alternation of low and sandy coasts and higher and jagged coasts where suggestive coves open. From a climatic point of view, Tuscany has different characteristics from area to area. Tourism represents one of the main economic resources of Tuscany.

The greatest influx pours towards the seaside resorts. It is important to mention Lucca Comics & Games which hosts 500,000 visitors every year. Another relevant percentage is given by visitors to the cities of art with Florence in the first place.