welcome to mojo travels and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10
destinations in tuscany are you a fan of our videos be sure to subscribe to mojo travels
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cities towns and regions in which to spend a day under the tuscan sun number 10. pisa if you're
familiar with pisa it's probably because of a certain leaning tower while the iconic structure
indeed dominates the city's travel brochures and postcards it's hardly the only reason to give
pisa a chance the bell tower is just one of the landmarks that makes up the piazza de moracco
making your way across the square you'll encounter other masterworks of marble like pisa cathedral
and pisa baptistry although not as well known piazza de cavalieri is perhaps even
more historically significant being the former headquarters for the order of the knight of saint
stephen although no longer the city's political center night square is an essential destination
for medieval scholars and students speaking of great minds did you know galileo was born in pisa
number nine san gimignano pisa might have the most iconic tower in all of italy but san gimignano is
the town of fine towers if you're unfamiliar with this tuscan town that might be because it's kind
of hidden away san gimignano is surrounded by three walls that were constructed centuries ago
the walls aren't the only aspect of the town that have been meticulously preserved walking through
any of the eight entrances visitors feel as if they've stepped back into medieval times with
gothic and romanesque architecture dominating the skyline while exploring the world heritage site
you need to stop at a little spot to partake in a glass of white wine one of the town's signatures
this might just be tuscany at its most nostalgic number eight valdocha as exquisite as tuscany's
towns and cities are it's also a splendid place to get in touch with nature the region of valdocha
is a glorious fusion of green hills and shimmering skies making it one of italy's most scenic regions
so scenic that you might recognize it from classic works of art driving across the calming
landscape you will stumble across small towns like montalcino and radhikofani which preserve
the area's simple quaint charm however the valley itself will resonate the most with explorers and
photographers you couldn't ask for a more soothing place to take a hike or set up your camera
daldocha also provides an idyllic backdrop to enjoy the sangiovese and tribiano flavors of
the local wineries number 7 livorno tuscany has several stunning seaside destinations although
this port city is arguably the most essential livono is not only a gateway for commercial
goods but also cruise ships if you arrive in tuscany on a boat livorno is the ideal place to
commence your adventure the blue backdrops aren't limited to the seafront either while not as famous
as venice livorno hosts a system of captivating canals tailored for small boats including the
navicelli channel locals may use the canals to transport food and other items for tourists though
it's the ultimate sightseeing opportunity with atmospheric buildings on both sides of the water
few structures carry more significance than forte nuava a military fort that saw its last battle in
world war ii number six luca when people hear the words luca in italy a certain pixar movie
is inclined to come to mind however did you know there's also a city in tuscany called luca
like san gimignano luca is renowned for its encircling walls within these walls you'll
encounter other landmarks like junichi tower saint martin cathedral and plaza del anfitiatro
grounded in the renaissance period the walls of luca provided the city's reputation as an arts
town you can certainly see how the city inspired composers like luigi boccarini and giacomo puccini
who were born there luca is sure to spark your inner artist as well whether you're pursuing your
passion for music architecture or fine dining experiences number 5. montipulciano another
hillside destination montiporciano naturally lends itself to charming hikes and countryside drives
outside of the nature reserves the urban area is a well-preserved love letter to the medieval
and renaissance eras it's so timeless that you won't even find many cars on the streets monte
paciano is lush with historic palazzos churches and other architectural wonders highlights include
the all world square of piazza grande and the ancient sanctuary of sampiacho montepulciano is
especially celebrated for its production of red wine most notably vino norberle de montepolciano
from family-run establishments like contucci to the vineyards of acario there's a lush variety of
sampling spots from wine enthusiasts to choose from wherever you drink there is bound to be a
tasteful view to go with your glass number four pienza if you only have time to visit one valdocha
town pienza is the psd resistance it's also being called the touchstone of renaissance urbanism
pienza owes much of its history and renaissance architecture to a local
humanist born inio silvio bartolomio pocalemini but you might know him better as pope pius ii
who used his influential position to revamp his hometown along with a new name
changing it from consognano to city of pius with renaissance sculptor bernardo rossellini
overseeing the reconstruction the village was transformed over a three-year period paving the
way for landmarks like piccolomini palace and the town hall of palato commonale pius's vision
and rossellini's artistry have endured the test of time becoming a world heritage site in 1996.
number three chianti wine region as you likely collected from our previous entries
wine lovers can't go wrong in tuscany whichever destination calls to you it's going to be a
glorious experience however only so many areas share the same name as the wine they produce in
chianti's case the wine and the mountainous region are forever intertwined chianti stands out as one
of the initial white wines being traced back to the 1200s while the region encompasses more than
100 miles the league of chianti derived from three wine savvy villages castellina gaioli and rada
there are other towns in the region but the green hilly terrain best reflects the relaxing sentiment
that comes with a bottle of chianti wine it really is the taste of tuscany in more ways than one
number two sienna sienna possesses everything one could desire in a tuscan getaway the history
buffs the city hosts medieval churches like siena cathedral and festive public squares like piazza
del campo it's also home to the world's oldest bank which opened in 1472 and one of the oldest
universities which has been molding mines since 1240. for art enthusiasts duccio sassetta and
other italian painters honed their work at the cne school with a smorgasbord of elegant eats
we wouldn't recommend that foodies skip to dessert but sienna's signature panforte makes it tempting
if you're a sports fan sienna is important for basketball and football fans of course no event
is more competitive than the bi-annual horse race of paleo di siena number one florence serving as
its capital florence provides the beating heart of tuscany's economy culture and especially
the art scene as a matter of fact there likely wouldn't be a renaissance period without florence
this is reflected through architectural marvels like giotto's campanile florence cathedral and
piazzelle michelangelo as you probably guessed the latter square gets its name from renaissance
sculptor michelangelo who was born in florence you might need to travel around the world to see all
of michelangelo's greatest works but florence showcases a few replicas of his masterpieces
including david while the city itself is a work of art florence isn't lacking in museums and
galleries either people often come to tuscany in search of inspiration and that's where florence
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