Tuscany, Italy Travel Guide - Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights (Illustrated)

Tuscany is located on the Tyrrhenian sea on Italy's west coast and is one of the most popular places to visit in the country. Many come to Tuscany to see the historic Renaissance artwork in Florence, to eat fine Tuscan cuisine and to drink the excellent red wine.   TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introduction to Tuscany - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate/When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Florence - David by Michelangelo - Ponte Vecchio - The Old Bridge of Florence - Piazza del Duomo - Museums in Florence - Uffizi Gallery - National Museum of Bargello - San Marco Museum - Museums for Leonardo da Vinci - Pisa - The Leaning Tower of Pisa - Camposanto (Holy Field) - Siena - Piazza del Campo - Torre del Mangia - Siena Cathedral - Collodi - Pinocchio Park - Garzoni Garden - Butterfly House - Chianti Wine Region - Lucca - Casa di Puccini - Grotta del Vento - San Gimignano - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Hotel Il Bargellino - Hotel Dali - Hotel Balcony - Hotel Roma - Hotel Alma Domus - Places to Eat - Trattoria Mario - Pizzeria O'Vesuvio - da Nerbone - Zest Ristorante, Winebar & Cafe - Il Locale di Guido - Places To Shop - Firenze of Papier Mache - Food shopping in Tuscany - La Botteghina del Ceramista - Leather Market in Florence - Factory Fashion Shops