Central Italy
Rome (Italian: Roma):
Rome is the capital of Italy and of the Lazio region. It's the famed city of the Seven Hills, La Dolce Vita, the Vatican City and Three Coins in the Fountain. Very rich in history, there are so many things to see and do while in Rome.
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Florence (Italian: Firenze):
Florence is the capital of the region of Tuscany in Italy. The city is considered a cultural, artistic and architectural gem as it was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. The Italian Renaissance began in Florence in the 13th century and is widely referred to in history as the beginning of the Modern Age. Florence is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world with its overflow of palaces, churches and museums filled with masterful paintings and sculptures. Florence is justifiably called "the capital of arts". According to statistics produced by UNESCO, 60% of the world's most important works of art are located in Italy and approximately half of these are in Florence. Browsing through Florence's collection of breathtaking architecture, sculpture, monuments, museum and other treasures of art might overwhelm you.
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Pisa:
Pisa is a city in Tuscany region with a population of some 100,000 people. It is best known for the world famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, but that does not stop with the tower alone, as there are many other architectural and artistic marvels in this beautiful city. The half hour walk from the Campo dei Miracoli to the train station runs through a pedestrian street with many interesting sights, shops, and restaurants. The best way to visit Pisa is walking the streets, as the city center is very small, and enjoy the sight and the atmosphere. Pisa would not be Pisa without the University. The city is animated by the students, who organize parties, shows, and cultural events, and fill the central street of the city at night. The University of Pisa has 60,000 students in a city in which form the majority of the city's residents.
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Siena:
Siena is a medieval city in the region of Tuscany, located in the south of Florence. It is probably best known for a colourful horse race "Il Palio", conducted twice each year in the summer. Medieval Sienese art (painting, sculpture, architecture, etc.) is unique and of historical importance. This is a city which depends and flourishes on tourism. As a major tourist attraction and home to one of the oldest Universities in Europe, Siena offers many cultural events, festivals, concerts, cinema, theatre and a wide range of sporting activities. Siena stores offer many locally made items, such as, leather products, neckties, fabrics, glazed terracotta, gold jewellery, and local food and many wines. Its countryside also boasts a lovely landscape of natural beauty. There is the Chianti landscape between Florence and Siena, hills woven with vineyards and Olive estates, and beautiful towns. Siena wonderfully blends the natural beauty of Tuscany with the historic elegance of its medieval influence..
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Chianti - Wine Area in Tuscany:
A wine-area in Tuscany region called Chianti was made in 1716. It described the area near the villages of Gaiole, Castellina and Radda; the so-called Lega del Chianti and later Provincia del Chianti (Chianti province). In 1932 the Chianti area was completely re-drawn and divided in seven sub-areas: Classico, Colli Aretini, Colli Fiorentini, Colline Pisane, Colli Senesi, Montalbano and Rùfina. There are wine producers in the area, many of these wineries are open for a tour and a tasting, and some also offer 4 to 5-star accommodation services. It has much to offer for a visitor interested in wine, food and natural beauty.
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Perugia:
Perugia is a capital city of the Umbria region. Perugia has become famous for its chocolate. Perugian chocolate is very popular in Italy and the city hosts a chocolate festival every October called
Eurochocolate. Perugia presents itself with many historic buildings, squares (including the famous "Piazza IV Novembre"), medieval churches, and modern shops.
Perugia Accommodations
