Vineyards dominate the Chianti and Tuscan landscape

There is no place quite like Tuscany. Its beauty and cultural riches are known throughout the world, and it more than lives up to its reputation. Throughout the region, the fifth largest in Italy, there are major historic centers of art and architecture.

Travelers to Tuscany will not want to miss seeing the jewels of Florence and Siena, Lucca, Pisa, Arezzo, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza and many others. The landscape is dotted with hilltop villages and towns that date back to medieval times, and they give the visitor interesting places to explore and wonderful vistas. The scenery is unsurpassed, as the countryside abounds with tall cypress trees, softly painted yellow and amber colored farmhouses and villas, and ancient stone walls. Vineyards and olive groves are everywhere, and in the warmer months there are fields of sunflowers or grain. A stay in in Tuscany at one of many exquisite Tuscany villa rentals is truly unforgettable.

	Marvels of architecture abound in Siena, Tuscany

The Tuscany villa rentals and farmhouse rentals shown in this section of our Website are located in one of the special areas of Tuscany known as Chianti. Geographically, this area lies between the cities of Florence and Siena. A hilly area, Chianti is covered with grape vines in regular rows, olive trees, forests, and fields. The area is renowned for its superb wines, and the Black Rooster symbol of the Chianti Classico wine consortium adorns the entrances of the many wine estates that dot the region. Throughout this landscape are ochre-colored castles and farmhouses, some the home of families for generations. Other homes have been abandoned in the past, and are now reclaimed and restored for the enjoyment of Italians and foreign visitors as Chianti villa rentals. The Chianti has been, and promises to remain, a strong agricultural area. It is dotted with hill towns such as Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole, Greve, and Radda in Chianti.

Food shopping in traditional stores is a wonderful experience in Tuscany

From your Chianti villa rental, you can easily reach the city of Florence, Tuscany’s magnificent artistic capital; Siena, a very well-preserved medieval city that hosts the famous Palio horse race twice a year; San Gimignano, the town of 13 medieval towers; Volterra, an ancient Etruscan stronghold and massive fortress with alabaster facades; and Lucca, surrounded by 16th century walls and filled with interesting architecture. It can also be a gateway to explore the areas south of Siena.