Charming countryside of roads lined with pine trees and cypresses, olive groves and vineyards and medieval hilltop towns with ancient towers, squares and walls. Relics from Roman and Etruscan civilizations. A refined, yet simple cuisine, world class wines, museums abounding with unique masterpieces of art. Colourful festivals, impressive football matches and elegant shopping. Central Italy is probably the most renowned area of Italy and the regions of Tuscany and Umbria are what many people see as the “real Italy”.
Provacances offers holiday houses in these wonderful areas of Tuscany and Northern Umbria, a selective choice of very charming wineries and farmhouses with apartments of high standard – often with small, pleasant, family-run restaurants. If you need a good argument for trying the rural lifestyle, the food might be a good one. At many places, they make their own wine, olive oil, honey, cheese, salami, fruit, vegetables etc. Testing the local wine and the farm’s own produce are the good things of life. En savoir plus sur Toscane - Ombrie Toutes les locations de vacances - Toscane - OmbrieProvacances offers holiday houses in these wonderful areas of Tuscany and Northern Umbria, a selective choice of very charming wineries and farmhouses with apartments of high standard – often with small, pleasant, family-run restaurants. If you need a good argument for trying the rural lifestyle, the food might be a good one. At many places, they make their own wine, olive oil, honey, cheese, salami, fruit, vegetables etc. Testing the local wine and the farm’s own produce are the good things of life.
Tuscany’s varied landscapes offer all you could wish for. Soft rolling hills with cypresses, vineyards and olive trees in the Chianti area, wild Apennine peaks to the north by Abetone and white sandy beaches on the Mediterranean. And for those who enjoy life, there are unique possibilities to see some of the world’s most famous art collections (i.e. in Florence), taste outstanding wines or discover the irresistible Tuscan cuisine.
Charming medieval towns like Lucca, Pisa and Sienna (the Italian name is Siena) make Tuscany a pure Eldorado for history-lovers and travelling around the picturesque countryside, it seems as if every hilltop has a medieval village of its own. Culture is omnipresent with famous gardens, world known artists, writers and composers. But also, opportunities to relax by the swimming pool or to enjoy the views, the climate and the atmosphere.
A charming way to experience the country is the so-called agriturismo – the Italian word for agricultural tourism. You can stay at an azienda agricola (a wine-producing castle or – farm), a tenuta (a big farm, which might be a producing/working farm), a villa padronale (a country house), a casa colonica (a cottage / small holding) or a podere (a farm). Some of the most impressive places are situated in the Provinces of Florence and Sienna (the Chianti Region) and in the Arezzo Province. Tuscany offers unexpected possibilities for all requirements.
In general the climate in Tuscany is very mild. There are some differences between the regions, though. Rule of thumb: at the coast and in the valleys the summers are hotter than in the hilly areas, where the climate is very continental – rain falls are more often. Usually the summers in Tuscany are without rain and very hot, especially in the valleys. Spring (April and May) and autumn (October and November) might be rainy but there are still dry, sunny days. In the winter there are sunny, mild days but at night it sometimes gets very cold. July is the hottest month with temperatures from 25°C up to 32°C. Especially in the valleys the temperatures sometimes rise up high. In the coldest month – January- there are about 7°C at the coast and about 3,5°C to 5,5°C inside the country. Of course the temperature in the mountainous areas is below.
Pistoia var oprindeligt en romersk koloni (Pistoria), som var anlagt ved den betydningsfulde Via Cassia, som førte fra Rom igennem Etruria til Luna i Ligurien mod nord. Under det lombardiske kongedømme i det 6. århundrede blev Pistoia en vigtig by med særlige privilegier. Byens vigtigste periode tog sin begyndelse i 1177, da Pistoia fik status...
Vinci er en typisk toscansk landsby med smalle, snoede og brostensbelagte gader med små skyggefulde pladser. På byens hovedtorv står Leonardo da Vincis berømte Vitruvianske mand. Herfra pladsen er der en fremragende udsigt udover den lavere liggende dal. Byen er centreret rundt om den gamle middelalderborg, som siden 1953 har huset Leonardo da...
The churches inside the town walls were built in the 12th and 13th centuries and the imposing wall itself dates back to the 16th century. It is one of Europe’s best-preserved Renaissance ramparts and an evening walk here is very much worth doing. Lucca is an exciting city for shopping with lots of clothes and jeweller’s shops. The medieval...
I perioden 1590 til 1603 fik byen som følge af de såkaldte Leggio Livornine love status som åben by med frihandel, skattefritagelse, religionsfrihed og beskyttelse mod forfølgelse. Dette medførte, at Livorno blev en kosmopolitisk by med en af de vigtigste havne i hele middelhavsområdet. Adskillige udlændinge flyttede til byen herunder først og...
Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance movement and for more than 2000 years, the city has been a centre of culture and art and therefore it boasts countless historic monuments. Today, Florence is home to the important Italian fashion houses. Also, the city is famous for its silver-ware. The best shopping can be done in the district...
The city is divided by the alga-green Arno river. Along the river, beautiful palaces were built in the 16th century. Nowadays, they hide the humble constructions, built behind. Today Pisa is world famous for its Leaning Tower: Torre Pendente. The construction of the tower was initiated in the 12th century and finished in 1350. Shortly after...
At the end of the Dark Ages, Greve developed on the flat ground of the Greve valley as the market for the fortified villages, castles and farm houses on the surrounding hilltops. In 1325 it was burned to the ground by Castruccio Castracani, the Duke of Lucca. Nevertheless, Greve expanded considerably during the 14th and 15th centuries, and, after...
Montaione har rødder helt tilbage til antikken. Hele området bestod af talrige etruskisk-romerske kolonier, hvilket tydeligt kommer til syne igennem adskillige arkæologiske opdagelser af nekropoler og teglovne nær Poggio all’Aglione, Bellafonte Iano e Castelfalfi. Montaione byder først og fremmest på San Biagio kapellet samt San Regolo kirken fra...
The shell-shaped town square, Piazza del Campo, is famous for hosting the yearly Palio, a horse race between the city’s 17 districts. It takes place on July 2nd and August 16th. The square is surrounded by palaces, dating back to the 12th century, i.e. Palazzo Pubblico, which still today functions as the city’s town hall. The palace houses an art...
Once the seat of a small Etruscan village in the Hellenistic period (3rd century BC) it began its life as a town in the 10th century, taking its name from the Holy Bishop of Modena, St. Gimignano, who is said to have saved the village from the barbarian hordes. The town increased in wealth and developed greatly during the Middle Ages thanks to...
Today’s Volterra mainly carries the stamp of the Middle Ages and the most interesting buildings from this period are to be seen at Piazza dei Priori. Here, you can also find well-kept remains from the Etruscan period, i.e. the town gate, Porta del Arco, one of the best preserved Etruscan town gates in Italy. It dates back to the 4th century...
The modern city grew around a medieval fortress and a large fishery, from which it got its designation. Today Castilione della Pescaia is known for its beaches and has become a centre of international (mostly European) tourism. The city is mostly known for its stunning slices of pizza.
The city was in 1996 included on the UNESCO World Heritage list, because it represents one of the first attempts to create an ideal city, and today continues to present itself in its original form. It is not for nothing that the city has been used as a backdrop for many movies, including Zeffirellis Romeo and Juliet, and The English Patient...
The history of the Maremma goes far back into time, all the way to prehistory. From the seventh century B.C., with the presence of Etruscan civilization, it had become an important economic centre for the Mediterranean basin. The interesting archaeological sites in the Grosseto province make the perfect itinerary for following the traces of this...
Cortona is one of the oldest cities in Tuscany. Its Etruscan past is witnessed by remains of houses found in the foundations of the city walls. The town centre must be visited by foot – the lanes and alleys are very steep and narrow. Local craftsmen sell their products – ceramics and water paintings – from shops in the town. The Museo...
Arezzo is one of the most important cities in Tuscany. Etruscan of origin, after being conquered by the Romans, it served as a military station due to its geographic importance, situated on the road from Rome to Florence. Part of the city was destroyed during WW2 and when rebuilt the small medieval streets and alleys were replaced by bigger...
Perugia was among the most important cities of the Etruscans. The ancient Perugia is first mentioned in the account of the war of 310 or 309 B.C. between Etruscans and the Romans. In Perugia there are still remains from the old city walls, which were build more than 2.200 years ago. Perugia is a lively medieval walled hill town with many...
Assisi is first of all well-known for being the birthplace for St. Francis, Italy’s patron saint. It is told that Francis was a son of a well-to-do father but that he quite early in life abandoned his worldly ambitions. He founded the famous order of the Franciscans and initiated the foundation of the Poor Clare Sisters. Assisi has a distinct...
Manarola virker ægte og uspoleret. Hovedgaden er fyldt med små farvestrålende fiskerbåde, som ejerne har slæbt op på land pga. manglende plads i den lille havn. Her bader man fra klipperne i havnen, hvilket er fint, hvis det er for en enkelt dag eller to. I Cinque Terre findes der et utal af vandrestier. Den mest populære af turene og samtidig...
Corniglia adskiller sig ligeledes fra de andre byer, hvad angår byens layout. Først og fremmest er husene mærkbart lavere her end i de andre fire Cinque Terre byer. Indenfor de seneste år, har man dog valgt at tilføje yderligere etager til flere af husene, så de fremstår på samme måde som husene i de andre byer. Byen byder på adskillige...
Her er flere restauranter samt et par småbutikker. Af seværdigheder bør nævnes sognekirken "S. Giovanni Battista" fra 1340 med nygotisk facade fra 1870, hvor den originale ”rossono” er indfattet. En spadseretur fører til slotsruinen fra 1400-1500-tallet, og en lidt længere gåtur til det hellige "Santuario Madonna de Montenero". Rundt om en lille...
Vernazza har et fint udbud af forretninger, en købmandsbutik og adskillige restauranter. Fra byens centrale plads kan man nyde udsigten udover havnen og vandet. Udover de typisk høje, smalle og meget enkle pastelfarvede huse, som man også ser i Riomaggiore, Manarola og Monterosso, byder Vernazza samtidig på anderledes arkitektonisk udførte huse...
Den ældste del af byen ligger på toppen af San Cristoforo bakken, som deler den nuværende landsby i to. I løbet af det 12. og 13. århundrede oplevede byen en stor befolkningstilvækst, hvilket resulterede i, at flere og flere måtte rykke nedad bakken og i stedet bosætte sig ved Branco åen (nu overdækket). Denne del af byen, kendt som Monterosso...
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