Tuscany is one of the tourist destinations that you can find in Italy. Aside from the picturesque views, there are several landmarks that you can find here in Tuscany including the infamous Pisa Tower situated in Pisa Italy.

When you are in Tuscany, you cannot help but travel to Pisa and visit the Romanesque churches and more. However, Tuscany is not just all about travelling to Pisa and the Pisa Tower. Tuscany has a lot more to offer that will surely satisfy the craving of tourists for excitement and sightseeing.

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Tuscany has two different faces to show. The first is the artistic facet where the cities of Pisa, Florence, Lucca, and Siena are included. The other one is the countryside where castles, vineyards, villages, and small towns can be seen.

By the time you land at the airport of Tuscany, you can see tons of Pisa travel guides. However, if you would only stick to the guide, you will miss the rest of Tuscany. When in Tuscany, it is a must that you visit the stunning colonic houses. With the efforts of the locals and the government, these colonic houses has been restructured to better preserve the original materials and the original architecture of these colonic houses that serve as tourist spots in Tuscany as well.

Architectures and places reflecting arts are not the only spots in Tuscany where your eyes will be filled with delight. You may also do several activities such as biking, trekking, organic farming, bird-watching and even cooking. Visit the farmhouses such as the La Lucertola and the La Mia Toscana. Not only that you will enjoy the activities but the foods as well since you get the chance to have a free taste of the local Tuscan cuisines and the best wines that they have.

Aside from the scenic spots, Tuscany also boasts its world-class wines. There are at least thirty-five wines in Tuscany that has the DOC or Denominazione di Origine Controllata certificate. The Tuscans give so much importance to vine-growing as well as wine-making. As a result, they produce the finest and notable wines including the Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Morellino di Scansano.

You can easily get around Tuscany by riding public transportations such as bus or taxi. But if you want have a little exercise you can rent bikes so that you can go anywhere Tuscany without spending so much for the fare.

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