Pistoia Province (Tuscany)

Tuscany Highlights

Slow Food
central market in livorno
Livorno’s Central Market is a Feast For the Senses

When it comes to food markets in Italy, one special place to visit is Livorno's vettovaglie aka the central market.

Sustainable Travel
Plaque depicting Dante on a wall in the streets of Florence
Italy Wins Two Awards in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2021

Le Vie di Dante is Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2021 pick in the Walks-Sustainability slow travel category. And our Georgette Jupe wins in the Expat Storyteller-Community category for her blog Girl in Florence.

Traditions
st martin
The Story of St. Martin: Cloaks, Cakes and Candles

November 11th is St Martin’s Day, and as is usual in Italy, it is one of many occasions in the year for feasting and special treats.

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. 

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
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Country Home - Restored in Cortona
52000
Country Home - Restored in Monterchi
780000
Casale delle Stelle - J2G2 0
Country Home - Restored in San Casciano dei Bagni
1550000
2077 1
Apartment in Florence
2160000
2130 1
Apartment in Florence
3200
Podere Lentignano P286 0
Semi-detached in Arezzo
370000

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

@Charlotte 26 asks:

Flying Freehold: Does anyone have any experience of purchasing a freehold apartment in an Italian village, where the situation is that the property is freehold, and above another owner's property?

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@Veronica Mesquita asks:

Hi! I know it's been a long time since the post, but I am hoping you will be able to help me. I am currently looking for property to buy near Impruneta, Tuscany.

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@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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