Tuscany places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Tuscany region. See also our Tuscany travel guide.
Abbey of San Galgano
The Abbey of San Galgano and the Chapel of Monte Siepi together make up one of the most impressive medieval gothic monasteries in Italy See guide
Anghiari
The historic village of Anghiari in eastern Tuscany is listed among the 'most beautiful villages in Italy' See guide
Arezzo
Centred around the lovely Piazza Grande, Arezzo has many highlights including numerous monuments and frescoes by Piero della Francesca See guide
Artimino
In the fortified village of Artimino you can see a lovely 11th century church and an important renaissance villa and etruscan museum See guide
Asciano
The small town of Asciano is in the heart of the Crete Senesi region of southern Tuscany See guide
Bagni di Lucca
The spa town of Bagni di Lucca was established in the 19th century and is now a popular base for enjoying the natural environment See guide Advertisement
Barga
The cathedral town of Barga is well placed to explore the Garfagnana region of northern Tuscany See guide
Bibbiena
With its roots in Etruscan times, the village of Bibbiena is visited for its numerous small churches and palazzos See guide
Buonconvento
In Buonconvento you can explore the ancient walls and palazzos of this pretty medieval village in Crete Senesi in Tuscany See guide
Camaldoli
Camaldoli, in Casentino, is visited for the Holy Hermitage and Monastery in the village See guide
Capolona
The region around Capolona in Tuscany is visited for the traditional frescoed village churches here See guide
Carrara
The town of Carrara is famous for producing the marble used by the Ancient Romans and Renaissance artists such as Michelangelo See guide
Castel San Niccolo
The historic centre of Castel San Niccolò in Tuscany is small but very picturesque and unspoiled See guide
Castellina in Chianti
Castellina in Chianti is an ancient Etruscan hill town in Tuscany with a history dating back 3000 years See guide
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is a quiet market town and good base for exploring the pretty Garfagnana countryside. See guide Advertisement
Certaldo
Both the historic centre of Certaldo and the scenic Tuscan landscapes around the village contribute to its appeal See guide
Cetica
In Cetica village in Tuscany you can see a medieval stone bridge and some interesting small ancient churches See guide
Chianciano Terme
Highlights in the small Tuscany town of Chianciano include the Museum of Sacred Art and the Collegiale Church See guide
Chianti
The famous wine growing region of Chianti in Tuscany has lovely landscapes and pretty villages to explore See guide
Chiusi
Both the National Etruscan Museum and an Etruscan labyrinth can be seen in ancient Chiusi See guide
Colle di val d'Elsa
The highlight in the Tuscan town of Colle di Val d'Elsa is the medieval centre of the upper town See guide
Cortona
Cortona is one of the loveliest Tuscany villages and also has impressive views across the rolling landscape See guide
Crete Senesi
The Crete Senesi region south of Siena is a very lovely part of Tuscany with traditional villages and scenic countryside See guide
Elba
The Tuscan island of Elba is a lovely combination of beaches and mountains, port towns and traditional villages See guide
Empoli
In the quiet town of Empoli you can explore the medieval piazza and surrounding streets See guide
Fiesole
Just north of Florence, Fiesole has lovely views across the city and also an impressive archaeology site with Roman and Etruscan monuments See guide
Florence
The city of Florence is one of the most lovely cities in Italy, and home to a great deal of Renaissance masterpieces See guide
Garfagnana
The scenic Garfagnana in northern Tuscany is a region of steep forested mountains and traditional villages and towns See guide
Isola del Giglio and Giglio Castello
The Isola del Giglio and medieval village of Giglio Castello are 16 kilometres off the coast of south-west Tuscany See guide
Lucca
Lucca is one of the most important Tuscany towns, and one of the most beautiful towns in Italy See guide
Maremma
The Maremma Regional Park is a scenic natural environment of beaches, reclaimed marshes and hills in southern Tuscany See guide
Massa Marittima
The medieval centre of Massa Marittima and the museums combine to make an interesting destination See guide
Montalcino
The medieval hill town of Montalcino, in the Crete Senesi region of central Tuscany, is overlooked by its 14th century castle See guide
Montefioralle
One of the 'most beautiful villages in Italy', historic Montefioralle is a picturesque village in the Chianti region of central Tuscany See guide
Montemignaio
The church and castle are the highlights in Montemignaio village, Casentino See guide
Montepulciano
Montepulciano is one of our favourite Tuscan towns See guide
Monterchi
The small Tuscan hill village of Monterchi is best known for its rare painting by Piero della Francesca See guide
Monteriggioni
The tiny village of Monteriggioni is one of the most intact fortified medieval towns to be found anywhere in Italy See guide
Monticchiello
Monticchiello is a lovely Tuscan hill village that retains its ancient defences and has lovely views See guide
Pelago
Pelago village still retains its medieval marketplace, churches and palazzos See guide
Pienza
Pienza, UNESCO heritage site, is one of the most interesting small towns in Tuscany See guide
Pietrasanta
The 14th century church is just one of the places of interest in old Pietrasanta See guide
Pisa
More than just the famous leaning tower, Pisa has an exceptional cathedral, baptistery and historic town centre See guide
Pistoia
Rather overlooked by visitors to Tuscany, Pistoia actually has an impressive cathedral in the historic town centre See guide
Pitigliano
Dramatically situated Pitigliano is one of the loveliest villages in southern Tuscany See guide
Poggio a Caiano
At Poggio a Caiano you can visit the Medici Villa, first Renaissance style villa in Italy See guide
Poppi
The small village of Poppi has an imposing 13th century castle See guide
Porto Ercole
Porto Ercole is a popular holiday resort on the Monte Argentario peninsula of southern Tuscany See guide
Prato
Prato is the historic centre of textile production in Italy and has several historic monuments and museums of interest to visitors See guide
Pratovecchio
There are several notable churches and monasteries in and near the medieval village of Pratovecchio See guide
Radda in Chianti
Radda in Chianti is a village in the steep wooded valleys to the east of the Chianti region of Tuscany See guide
Raggiolo
The small village at Raggiolo is on the side of a hill surrounded by chestnut forests See guide
San Gimignano
This village of medieval towers is one of the most beautiful, famous and visited in Italy See guide
San Miniato
Midway between Florence and Pisa, the hill town of San Miniato is a lovely place to break your journey and explore See guide
Sansepolcro
Sansepolcro is well known as the birthplace of famous renaissance artist Piero della Francesca See guide
Saturnia
The hot springs and series of waterfalls at Saturnia make it a very popular natural highlight in Tuscany See guide
Siena
Siena is an exceptional medieval city in Tuscany with numerous impressive monuments See guide
Sorano
Sorana is a very well preserved medieval town in southern Tuscany See guide
Sovana
At Sovana, listed among the most beautiful villages in Italy, you can also visit the Etruscan necropolis See guide
Stia
The quiet town of Stia has several buildings and artworks of interest to visitors See guide
Talamone
Talamone is a pleasant harbour town and gateway to the Maremma Natural Park See guide
Vallombrosa
At Vallombrosa you can visit the important abbey-monastery and the 11th century Hermitage of the Paradisino See guide
Viareggio
The resort of Viareggio is one of the most popular in Tuscany and well known for its art deco architecture See guide
Vinci
The Tuscan village of Vinci is famous for being the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci See guide
