Tuscany Attractions

Main dishes are prepared with local ingredients and are grilled, roasted, or fried using healthy doses of olive oil.

The artists of the Renaissance began their careers in Tuscany and much of their work is on display in fine museums in the region. The work of Tuscan architects, who charted the course of modern architecture, is widely seen in the buildings throughout the region including the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Tuscany also has some fine beaches on Monte Argentario and Isola d'Elba.

Northeast Sienna features many buildings (churches and palaces) dating from the 14th and 15th centuries. The buildings have been well-preserved, and attest to a prosperous past in both their art and architecture.

The National Archeological Museum, which features many artifacts that were recovered from the local area, is also located in this quadrant of the city.