FLORENCE

Bathed by the river Arno and surrounded by hills of olive trees and vineyards, Florence is without a doubt the most famous and attractive city in Tuscany. Founded by the Romans in the first century A.C. , in the fifteenth century it came under the dominion of the Medici family, a period in which Florence experienced its maximum splendor. Since then the most famous artists such as Giotto, Cimabue, Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, Botticelli, have left with their works an unforgettable track that we can still admire thanks to their paintings, sculptures and impressive works of art such as the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio and others again. The most famous museums in Florence are: the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia Gallery, the Medici Chapels, the Bargello National Museum.

From "Visit the art cities in Tuscany"

AREZZO

Find the time to discover Arezzo. The city will amaze you pleasantly for the number of famous artists, architects and cultures that have passed by leaving their mark. Yet, at the same time, it is this lack of pomp that makes it one of the most captivating cities in Tuscany.
Surely a city that has many things to show off with its Medicean Fortress, the Roman Amphitheater, its Etruscan origins and the cultural contribution of many artists, poets and artisans: however, after going around for much of Tuscany and having done all the steps of obligation, it is a change of pace really relaxing to stop in a city that does not assail you with long queues, capannelli of tourists and fixed menus, but rather invites you kindly to walk through its streets to admire what that many would call a real open-air museum.
Without buying a single ticket, you can wander the streets of this city and feel yourself slipping into another time .... slowly and gently, one step at a time...

From "Take the Time to Discover Arezzo" di Donna Scharnagl

CORTONA

Cortona is a small and welcoming town in the Valdichiana area, in the province of Arezzo. Enclosed by a wall in which Etruscan and Roman traces are still visible today, the city was built on a hill that reaches about 600 meters in height. This elevated position ensures an excellent view from different points of the city, which allows you to admire the beautiful landscapes of the Valdichiana, also seeing Lake Trasimeno. The center of Cortona develops around the Piazza della Repubblica, which overlooks the Palazzo Comunale.
The city is small, but offers several interesting things to visit, including the Diocesan Museum (which houses a beautiful panel of the Annunciation of Fra Angelico) and the MAEC (Museum of the Etruscan Academy and the City of Cortona), which are exposed, among other things, many findings from the various Etruscan areas of the area.

From "Cortona: sotto il sole della Toscana"

SIENA

Siena is one of the most loved and visited cities in Tuscany, a place rich in history and art, but also with strong traditions, mainly linked to the districts and the famous Palio di Siena.
One day in Siena is certainly not enough to experience the city in all its nuances, let alone visit all the treasures. In a day, however, with a little 'organization, you will certainly see the main attractions of Siena and appreciate its charm and atmosphere, starting with the desire to come back as soon as possible. If you visit Siena for the first time I definitely recommend going straight to the heart of the city, towards the wonderful Piazza del Campo, one of the city's landmarks. You can decide whether to start your day here in Siena or continue towards the Duomo, reserving you to return to the Piazza later. In the area between Piazza del Campo and the Cathedral you will find substantially the main attractions of the city and here you will most likely spend most of the time.

Near Santa Maria a Pigli

Located just 6km from Arezzo, 20km from Cortona, 65km from Siena and 70km from Florence, Santa Maria a Pigli is located in the center of an area rich in history, art, culture, traditions and gastronomic excellences, appreciated and known in the whole world.