Tuscany Countryside, Italy

Quick facts

• The iconic cypress trees of Tuscany can grow up to 30 meters tall and are often planted in rows to line the picturesque roads leading to historic villas.
• The Chianti wine region, which covers approximately 15,000 hectares, is renowned for its Sangiovese grape, producing wines that date back to the 13th century.
• The medieval town of San Gimignano, famous for its 14 surviving towers, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990 and is often referred to as the 'Manhattan of the Middle Ages.'
• The Val d'Orcia, characterized by its rolling hills and vineyards, became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004, recognized for its cultural landscape that has influenced art and literature for centuries.
• The annual Palio di Siena, a historic horse race held twice each summer, has roots dating back to the 16th century and draws thousands of spectators to the Piazza del Campo.

Travel details

Country

Italy

Wind (now)

2 km/h

Coordinates

43.3188, 11.3306