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Fattoria di Celle Industrialist Giuliano Gori has commissioned an extraordinary collection of site-specific
artworks at his vast family estate outside Pistoia.
Galleria Continua One of Europe's most impressive contemporary art galleries is located in the medieval
time capsule of San Gimignano. Go figure.
Giardino dei Tarocchi A whimsical labour of love by Franco-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle, this
sculpture garden south of Grosseto brings the tarot card pack to life.
Natural Landscapes
Parco Nazionale dell'Arcipelago Toscano Europe's largest marine protected area covers the whole of the
Tuscan archipelago and has at its centre the magical island of Elba.
Parco Regionale Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli Climb Pisa's Leaning Tower and you'll be able
to see this haven of bird life west of the city. Explore it on foot, by bicycle, on horseback or in a horse-
drawn carriage.
Apuane Alps The snowy-white mountain peaks forming the backdrop to the town of Carrara aren't capped
with snow - they're topped with vast quarries where marble has been gouged out of the landscape since Ro-
man times.
The Casentino Dense forests, crystal-clear river streams and hidden medieval monasteries await in the
northeastern corner of the region.
IF YOU LIKE... LIBRARIES
Prepare to be mighty impressed by two magnificent Renaissance examples: Florence's Biblioteca
Medicea Laurenziana ( Click here ) and Siena's Museo delle Tavolete di Biccherna ( Click here ).
Scenic Drives
Hit the road to see the real Tuscany - the provincial variety rather than the autostradas. Most of these can be
explored by 2WD and offer opportunities galore for cultural stops, nature walks and great meals.
The Passo del Vestito Ascend this spectacular mountain pass from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana to Massa on
the Versilian coast.
Elba off season Wait until the crowds have gone home, then wind your way along the stunning road on the
island's southwest coast, stopping for a seafood lunch at the enchanting hilltop town of Capoliveri.
The Val d'Orcia Explore the gently rolling, cypress-topped hills of this postcard-perfect pocket of Tuscany.
Chianti Every road seems to lead to vineyards and olive groves, honey-coloured stone farmhouses, graceful
Romanesque pieve (rural churches) and imposing castles.
 
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