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Past Italia! Pisa Cathedral
This fine example of Romanesque architecture is largely ignored, thanks to a mistake that occurred in its grounds… Photo by Getty Images Ask anyone what they know about Pisa and they’ll mention its Leaning More...
From Pisa to Palermo – Italia Moments Week 7
It’s that time of year when holidays seem like a distant memory yet some of our readers have been whisking themselves away to a land where summer never seems to end.. Castello Aragonese in Taranto, Puglia. More...
The Tower of Pisa – a true Italia! Icon
One of Europe’s most remarkable buildings, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is an icon not just of a nation, but of an entire continent… Along with the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Big Ben in London and the Brandenburg More...
Best things to do in Pisa
What are the essential things to do on a visit to the historical city of Pisa? Here are some of our favourite destination suggestions Tower of Pisa Everybody has heard of the leaning tower, but did you know that More...
Southern Belle: The L’Andana Resort
Head to Tuscany’s beautiful south and relax in style at L’Andana Resort, an historic and welcoming Medici villa overlooking the tranquil Maremma landscape. Image © L’Andana Under expansive, ever-changing More...
Drink Italia! the best Tuscan red wines
From Chianti Classico to Rosso di Montalcino, we explore some well-priced Tuscan red wines from prestigious smaller producers that punch well above their weight Tuscany is the heartland of the Sangiovese grape, More...
The Amiata effect
Tuscany isn’t all about sipping wine and watching the sun set, as Amy McPherson discovers on an e-bike tour around Monte Amiata, in the region’s south Photos by Ciclica Foto, Mario Llorca An e-bike makes More...
Pavia & Oltrepò Pavese travel guide
Valentina Nicastro shares some of the best attractions and sights around Pavia and its surrounding countryside – plus top spots to eat and stay. Photos by Valentina Nicastro What to see & do Certosa di Pavia This More...
Castelfalfi farmhouse, Tuscany
Stunning 210sqm, 5-bedroom farmhouse divided into two apartments, 1km from Castelfalfi and its renowned golf course, 45 minutes from Pisa airport. Apartment 1: Entrance to hallway, living room with dining area More...
To Arezzo for lunch
Rachael Martin took a road trip from Milan to Arezzo to discover the secrets of this Etruscan town and experience its famous antiques market Photos by Rachael Martin unless otherwise stated The magnificent Arezzo More...