Lucca Province (Tuscany)

Tuscany Highlights

Art
chimera of arezzo
The Strange Tale of the Chimera of Arezzo

Today, this so called Chimera of Arezzo is widely studied and considered one of the most important works of ancient Etruscan art. But what about when it was discovered?

Italian Ways
foraged herbs
Fifty Shades of Green: A Guide to Foraging in Tuscany

From Rene Redzepi’s Noma in Sweden to Massimo Bottura’s Osteria Francescana in Emilia Romana, foraged herbs and leaves are synonymous with fine dining. 

Italian Ways
olive harvest
Autumn Traditions: The Tuscan Olive Harvest

COVID-19 has nixed this year’s festivals, but there is one fast approaching fall pastime that hasn’t been affected by the global pandemic – la raccolta delle olive (olive harvest). 

Museums
The palace that houses the Gucci Museum in Florence at night
Five Crowd-Free Museums in Florence That Are Worth a Visit

Discover five little-known or little-visited museums in Florence.

Foodie Guide
olive oil in Tuscany
Six Delicious Condiments And Sauces Enjoyed In Italy

These condiments and sauces are both ideal extras for dishes made in Italy and around the world.

What you can't miss in Tuscany

Top Experiences in Tuscany

Best places to stay in Tuscany

Properties for sale in Tuscany

Camporgiano Ref: 4715 1
Villa in Camporgiano
250000
Restored Country Home for sale in Tuscany near Arezzo Ref. TCR-004 0
Country Home - Restored in Chianti
645000
Lounge area
Country Home - Restored in Cortona
52000
Casale Paglieto - 3DFP 0
Country Home - To Restore in Terranuova Bracciolini
400000
Tenuta nel Chianti Valdarno - RJDD 0
Villa in Terranuova Bracciolini
6000000
il Melograno II 1
Country Home - Restored in Chiusi
590000
Il Melograno 1
Country Home - Restored in Chiusi
1100000
Casale Chandelier 1
Country Home - Restored in Santa Luce
1050000

Recipes From Tuscany

Recipes
Pandiramerino (Rosemary and Sultana Buns)
Made with an olive oil-enrichened bread dough and studded with fresh rosemary and sweet sultanas, these delightfully sticky, criss-crossed buns were traditionally served on giovedì santo or Holy Thursday in the Renaissance city.
Recipes
Gnocchetti di Pane (Bread Gnocchi)
Amy Gulick shares another recipe from the Italian cucina povera tradition— with simple, ‘poor’ ingredients invariably found in the pantry.
Recipes
Ricotta and Rosemary Schiacciata
Our food writer Amy Gulick shares a bit of local history in her area of Tuscany along with this tasty recipe for ricotta and rosemary schiacciata
Recipes
Crespelle alla Fiorentina
Our latest recipe is Crespelle alla Fiorentina (Baked Florentine Savory Crepes with Bechamel) by writer Coral Sisk
Recipes
pasta mushrooms
Tagliolini with Prugnoli Mushrooms

Our latest recipe from blogger Amy Gulick of The Bittersweet Gourmet 

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What others are saying about Tuscany

@picklesmith asks:

We have bought a house in Tuscany, rented an apartment to move into while we work on the house, and will be driving over at the beginning of November with our dogs to start our new life.

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@Helen Clements asks:

We have bought a house in Tuscany and it was a complete renovation job.

It is not yet habitable and we are paying Enel bills every two months.

it will be a year at least before we can move in but they now want to meet as the house is empty.

Can they charge more?

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@Dominic Candelori asks:

What is the property market currently like in considering the CV-19 situation and what are the thoughts regarding how will it affected after CV-19 is (hopefully) ended?

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