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Tuscany is the second-most-popular Italian region for travellers in Italy, after Veneto. The main tourist spots are Florence, Castiglione della Pescaia, Pisa, San Gimignano, Lucca, Grosseto and Siena.
- Regional Council of Tuscany
Composition. The Regional Council of Tuscany was originally...
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The flag of Tuscany is the official flag of the region of...
- Tuscan Archipelago
The Tuscan Archipelago is a chain of islands between the...
- Val d'Orcia
The Val d'Orcia or Valdorcia (Italian: [ˌvalˈdortʃa]) is a...
- Volterra
History Rosso Fiorentino. Deposition. 1521.Oil on wood. 375...
- History
Tuscany is named after its pre- Roman inhabitants, the...
- Regional Council of Tuscany
May 13, 2024 · Tuscany, region, west-central Italy. It lies along the Tyrrhenian and Ligurian seas and comprises the provinces of Massa-Carrara, Lucca, Pistoia, Prato, Firenze, Livorno, Pisa, Arezzo, Siena, and Grosseto. The major city in the region is Florence. Learn more about Tuscany in this article.
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Tuscany is named after its pre- Roman inhabitants, the Etruscans. It was ruled by Rome for many centuries. In the Middle Ages, it saw many invasions, but in the Renaissance period it helped lead Europe back to civilization. Later, it settled down as a grand duchy.
Tuscany (Italian: Toscana) is a region in the center of Italy. It has an area of 22,990 km² and a population of about 3.6 million people (in 2004). The capital is Florence. Tuscany is known for its landscapes and its artistic legacy.
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Tuscany (Italian: Toscana) is a region on Italy's west coast, on the Tyrrhenian sea. It is one of the most popular places to visit in a country that is itself one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
Tuscany ( / ˈtʌskəni / TUSK-ə-nee, Italian: Toscana, Italian: [ toˈskaːna]) is a region in central Italy with an area of about 23,000 square kilometres (8,900 square miles) and a population of about 3.8 million inhabitants. The regional capital is Florence ( Firenze ).
Tuscany, Italian Toscana, Region (pop., 2011 prelim.: 3,673,457), west-central Italy. It covers 8,877 sq mi (22,992 sq km), and its capital is Florence. Originally settled by Etruscans c. 1000 bce, Tuscany came under Roman rule in the 3rd century bce. It was a Lombard duchy in the 6th century ce.
