Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Regions at a Glance
Eastern Tuscany
The Real McCoy
Come to the Val di Chiana to eat Italy's best
bistecca alla fiorentina,
the succulent, lightly
seared piece of locally raised Chianina beef that is Tuscany's signature dish.
Holy Places
St Francis is closely associated with this part of Tuscany. Born in nearby Assisi, he is said
to have received the stigmata at the Santuario della Verna in the wonderfully wild
Casentino forest.
Arty Itineraries
The old adage 'quality before quantity' applies here. Follow a trail highlighting the works
of Piero della Francesca, but also look out for works by Cimabue, Fra' Angelico,
Signorelli, Rosso Fiorentino, the Lorenzettis and the della Robbias.
