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Toscana
"Tuscany"
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When one thinks
of Renaissance culture and exquisite artwork the first
region that comes to mind is Toscana (also known as
Tuscany). Long revered for its famous artwork it is
also a region that prides itself on its present accomplishments
as well. Although its rich artistic heritage still
remains, the region has also built up its industry
and has prided itself on coming to the forefront in
technological progress. With that being said let’s
not forget the fact that this region is probably the
richest in the world in terms of art history., but
its regional history is a mystery. Toscana was never
more than a suburb for both the Etruscans and the
Romans. It wasn’t until the 1100’s that its capital
of Firenze even began to assert itself as an individual
entity from the Roman capital.
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When discussing this region one must
view its location to see that it really is a diverse
area. Toscana is located just north of the region
of Lazio, yet south of Emiglia Romagna on the western
coast. It is probably Italy’s most popular region
in terms of the outsider’s view of the typical Italian
lifestyle and recent popularity among foreigners has
made it very hard to find long-term lodging. Many
of the farmhouses and villas in the area are extremely
overpriced and are still in constant demand. If you
have your hear set on a month long Toscanese vacation
be prepared to pay.
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Street in Firenze
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In the span of a few short days one
can begin in the elegant city of Firenze, set out
for a country like atmosphere in part of Siena, and
end with a sandy beach excursion to Livorno. So you
can see why this region can be very entertaining for
any kind of traveler. It has everything from exquisite
churches and museums to charming farmhouses with beautiful
gardens. It simply is a region that stands by itself.
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