Within the rolling countryside hills of central Italy lies a region that's rich in art, culture, history, architecture, fine wine, and delicious cuisine: Tuscany.
It's capital city, Florence, is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance and is famous for its iconic monuments and churches. Its most notable structures include the beautifully domed Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, the marble sculpture Fountain of Neptune, a replica of Michelangelo's David in the Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio (the iconic arch bridge over the Arno River). All of these sights can be seen while strolling along the shop-lined streets, gelato in hand.
In nearby Pisa, four religious structures stand in one piazza: the Duomo (white stone cathedral), the Campanile (the Leaning Tower of Pisa), the Baptistry, and the Campo Santo (a walled cemetery).
In addition to its famous wines (the Chianti region is just south of Florence), Tuscan dinner tables are known for simple foods, such as unsalted bread, olive oil, soups antipasti plates of cheese and cured meats, and Florentine steak.
For visitors, Tuscany serves as the perfect gateway to Venice, where you can ride through the canals on a gondola, and Rome, where you can tour Vatican City, the Pantheon, and the Colosseum.
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