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One of Italy's most beautiful regions is that of Tuscany with its rolling hills, mountains and stunning coastline. Whether you are after a relaxing beach holiday, sight-seeing, city-hopping, relaxing in the countryside or mountain walking, this region has it all. Tuscany contains six World Heritage Sites, a number of national parks and it also has a fascinating history and culture for visitors to enjoy. The region is regarded as the home of the Italian renaissance and it houses works by some of the world's greatest artists. One of the highlights to a holiday in Tuscany is a trip to the fabulous city of Florence, which is very popular with tourists. It is the art capital of Italy and it is here that a number of famous artists lived and worked including Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Dante and Amerigo Vespucci. Their work is housed in the city's world famous museums Uffizi and Pitti Palace, which are certain to enthrall art lovers. Some of the notable figures from history who have lived in Florence include Florence Nightingale, Emilio Pucci, Catherine de'Medici and Galileo Galilei. The city is full of history and a wander through its streets will bring tourists face-to-face with a number of famous landmarks and heritage spots. The Santa Maria del Fiore - the huge domed cathedral in the centre of Florence is one of the city's most famous structures. Other notable sights are the church of San Lorenzo, which contains the Medici Chapel and the Fountain of Neptune in Piazza della Signoria - a marble sculpture which is part of a Roman aqueduct that still functions. The Chianti area between Siena and Florence is a favourite spot for wine connoisseurs who travel here to sample the regions specialities. Siena is another city that is popular with holidaymakers that are staying in quality Italian villas in Tuscany. Among its ancient buildings and winding streets, the city's 12th century cathedral stands out as one of its central attractions. Nearby, Pisa, which is famous for its leaning tower, is a great place to visit. There are approximately 20 historic churches in the city and numerous palaces which are all worth a trip. If you’re looking for a villa in Italy and a Tuscany villa in particular then look no further than QualityVillas.com. Quality Villas, the holiday rental specialist, offer a wide range of villas in France that can cater for all holidaymakers to France including those looking for an Italian villa.
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