Tuscany

  • 1569-1801, 1814-1859, 1859-1860: Grand Duchy of Tuscany

  • Type: Regione d'Italia

Tuscany is a central Italian region celebrated as the birthplace of the Renaissance and a global capital of art, culture, and viticulture. Defined by its iconic landscape of rolling cypress-lined hills, olive groves, and vineyards, the region is home to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the historic centers of Florence, Siena and San Gimignano. Beyond its architectural marvels like the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Florence's Duomo, Tuscany is world-renowned for its culinary heritage and prestigious wines, such as Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino, making it a premier destination for travelers seeking a blend of rustic beauty and high-culture sophistication. - AsNotedIn


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PlaceTypeAsNotedInArea
PlaceTypeAsNotedInArea
Barberino di Mugello Town
Citta Metropolitana di Firenze
Candeli Village
Citta Metropolitana di Firenze
Carmignano Town
Province of Prato
Cerreto Guidi Town
Citta Metropolitana di Firenze
Fiesole Town
Citta Metropolitana di Firenze
Florence City Citta Metropolitana di Firenze
Florence to Siena Chianti Trail Hike
Lucca City
Province of Lucca
Montecatini Terme, Tuscany Town Province of Pistoia, IT
Pienza Town
Province of Siena
Pisa City
Province of Pisa
Poggio a Caiano Town
Province of Prato
Prato City
Province of Prato
Quarrata Town
Province of Pistoia, IT
San Gimignano Town Province of Siena
San Piero a Sieve Town
Citta Metropolitana di Firenze
Seravezza Town
Province of Lucca
Siena City
Province of Siena
Siena to Orvieto Hike
Vaglia Town
Citta Metropolitana di Firenze
Val d'Orcia Locality Province of Siena
Vinci, Tuscany Town
Citta Metropolitana di Firenze

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Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1880/07/00 Carlo Collodi Author Carlo Collodi writes Pinocchio at his brother's villa in Castello. The Adventures of Pinocchio
1896/00/00 Girolamo Luxardo Owner Italian distiller and brandy producer, Arturo Vaccari of Livorno, Tuscany creates Liquore Galliano L'Autentico. Galliano

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FoodTypeAsNotedInDescription
FoodTypeAsNotedInDescription
Biroldo Cruor Sausage Biroldo is an offal sausage from Tuscany.
Finocchionia Salami Cured Sausage Finocchiona is a Tuscan salami.
Mortadella di Prato Meat Sausage Mortadella di Prato is a cured pork sausage produced in Tuscany, Italy.
Pecorino Romano Cheese Pecorino romano is a hard, salty cheese made from sheep milk.
Pecorino Toscano Cheese Pecorino toscano is a sheep milk cheese from Tuscany.
Salami di Cinghiale Cured Sausage Salami di Cinghiale is a Wild Boar salami.
Sgabeo Fry Bread Golden and crispy Sgabeo are a food typical of Lunigiana, an historical region now divided between Liguria and Tuscany.
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Pasta Asciutta Pasta al pomodoro, an easy and flavorful dish, is pasta with a fresh tomato sauce.
Tuscan Wild Boar Meat Wild boar season runs from November to January, look for "Pappardelle Cinghiale", Tuscany's national dish.



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Locale type Regione d'Italia



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Citta Metropolitana di Firenze Province d'Italia
Province of Lucca Province d'Italia
Province of Pisa Province d'Italia
Province of Pistoia, IT Province d'Italia
Province of Prato Province d'Italia
Province of Siena Province d'Italia

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Creative Works »

WorkTypeAsNotedInCreatorNote
Italian Hours (book) Travelogue Henry James
Pinocchio Film Hamilton Luske Pinocchio is set in an Italian village in Tuscany
The Adventures of Pinocchio Book Carlo Collodi Pinocchio is set in an Italian village in Tuscany, possibly old 'Pinocchio', current day village of San Miniato Basso

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