Sunday, January 23, 2011

Tuscany Overview

Tuscany is one of Italys best-loved regions. It combines a beautiful countryside reminiscent of the landscapes of Renaissance masterpieces, a rich artistic heritage including exquisite art and architecture, a glorious history, excellent wines and delicious food.
Set down between the blue-green Apenines and the turquoise Tyrrhenian Sea, Tuscany is the joyful heart and soul of the ancient Etruscan Civilisation which lives on in every city, town and village.
Florence (Firenze) is the administrative center of Tuscany whose Provinces include Arezzo, Livorno, Grossetto, Lucca, Massa-Carrara, Pisa, Pistaio, Prato and Sienna.
The Region ranks 5th in size in Italy with 22,997 sq km and 9th in population with 3,529,000 inhabitants.

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