One of the best ways to experience the Italian countryside is by staying in a Tuscany farmhouse rental. Feel the Italians' age old passion for history, culture and food while enjoying the comfort of your rental. Tuscany vacation rentals are set among the scenic landscape of rolling hills, magnificent trees and humming birds.
The Italian Countryside of Tuscany
Charming farmhouse rentals are available to visitors while touring the scenic countryside of Tuscany. It complements the rustic ambiance and the peaceful, unspoiled environment; visitors will enjoy seeing their history lessons come to life. The countryside is lined with cypress trees, scenic vineyards and rolling hills. The laid back rural life will make your stay feel magical. Visitors will enjoy the walled towns and fortified battlements as they traverse the scenic Italian countryside.
Enjoy Tuscany's beautifully combined history, culture, magnificent buildings and picturesque landscape. Tuscany's hearty cuisine is responsible for making this region one of the most visited places in the world.
The Historical Centers of Tuscany
Famous for being the home of six world heritage sites and Italian culture at its best, visitors will enjoy seeing the historical center of Florence, where great Italians like Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Rossini and Galileo once lived, as well as the other historical centers of Siena, San Gimignano, Pienza and Val d' Orcia centers, and the Cathedral of Pisa. Museums like Uffizi and Pitti Place in Florence will further enhance your understanding of the life and culture of the Tuscan region.
Staying in Arrezo
If you find yourself experiencing a déjà vu moment as you walk the streets of the Italian countryside town of Arrezo, it's because this medieval town is the movie location of the Oscar award winning film of Roberto Benigni, "Life is Beautiful".
Conveniently located near the towns of Florence, Siena and Pisa, Arrezo is truly a cultural and historical place not to be missed. Enjoy the paintings of Piero della Francesca, Cimabue and Della Robbia. Walk in the very street where the great Italian poet Francesco Petrarch was born.
Complete your visit by viewing the vast tracts of pastures and woodlands where tranquil monasteries and Romanesque parishes can be found.
Antique enthusiasts will be delighted with the town's rows of antique stores and antique furniture exhibits which are held every first week of the month. The local artisan shops are also worth a visit, where beautiful wood and stone works can be found.
You don't want to miss the town's traditional acquacotta dish - "Cooked Water". This peasant dish uses tomatoes, onions, stale bread, cheese and vegetables. Sautéed chicken giblets and stuffed pheasants are also a must-try. There are a number of good tasting wines available to accompany your meal.
To fully enjoy and appreciate the scenic Italian countryside, it's best to book Tuscany farmhouse rentals at Vamoose.com, to meet your preference in location, prices and amenities. The rental will help make your vacation a memorable one.