This was written in collaboration with Sashia Scalvini – see her bio at the end of the post. The Medici family had an incredible amount of influence on the history of Florence. The family of bankers was the most powerful family of the Italian Renaissance and brought artistic, cultural, and financial wealth to Renaissance Florence.
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Are you looking for a Michelin star restaurant for your time in Tuscany? True, you can eat well without a Michelin star, but there are some incredible fine-dining experiences waiting for you in Tuscan cities and the countryside. In 2026, there are 45 Michelin star restaurants in Tuscany, a part of the 391 Michelin star
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It doesn’t matter if you’re Team Edward or Team Jacob – if you’re a fan of the Twilight saga (or you’re traveling with a teen fan), you’ll enjoy checking out where Twilight: New Moon was filmed in Italy. Twilight Scenes Were Filmed in Montepulciano, Italy In the second book of Stephenie Meyers’s Twilight series, Volterra
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It’s true, you probably don’t think of winter when you imagine the ideal time to visit Tuscany and its vineyards, rolling hills, and Renaissance cities. You’ve probably chosen spring, summer, or autumn in your head as the perfect season to visit. Tuscany’s actually worth a visit in all seasons, for different reasons. While you won’t
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Florence at night is a completely different city than during the day. The daytime can be glorious, under the Tuscan sun, but it can also be hot, crowded and rumoroso (loud). When my husband and I want to soak up Florence, we pick one of these 15 things to do in Florence at night. While
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Forte dei Marmi is the definition of a luxe beachside town. Designer shops, exquisite restaurants, luxurious beach clubs and chic nightclubs all contribute to Forte dei Marmi’s reputation. You may not have it pegged as a market destination – but you should. The market in Forte dei Marmi is one of Italy’s highest quality and
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Monteriggioni is a charming hilltop town in Tuscany, Italy. It manages to capture the hearts of all its visitors, young and old. We love visiting the medieval walled village of Monteriggioni and we often bring our friends and family who are visiting Italy. Monteriggioni is in a spectacular location, surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, and
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