Tuscany Visitor Resources

Child reading book about Michelangelo.

MICHELANGELO BOOKS – Our 14 Favorites For Adults & Kids

Michelangelo is one of history’s most talented and fascinating artists, so it’s no wonder there are so many books about him – we all want to know more about his life and art. It can be challenging to sift through them all and decide which book about Michelangelo is perfect for you. Our family lives

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View of the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy.

23 LEANING TOWER OF PISA FACTS – For Travelers and Students (with Sources)

Are you looking for some facts about the Leaning Tower of Pisa for your school report?  Or maybe you’re on your way to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa (to take a silly photo or climb to the top) and want to know a little bit more about the Tower. Either way, let’s take a

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Deli section in an Italian grocery store. You can see cured meats on shelves and salads.

ITALIAN SUPERMARKETS – A Visitor’s Guide + Helpful Tips

Italian Supermarkets– different types of supermarkets in Italy, important things to know about shopping, helpful tips, useful words and phrases for shopping at an Italian supermarket and more! Ah, grocery shopping in Italy.  Is it really romantic like they show it in the films?  Skipping along cobblestone streets, stopping in at the jolly bakery and

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Vineyard in Tuscany, Italy in the spring. Blue sky with a few puffy white clouds. You can see the road in the lower right corner.

35 FACTS ABOUT TUSCANY – Food, Culture, People, Language, Geography & More

You may already know some facts about Tuscany, like that it’s the birthplace of many famous artists, or that its grapes make some of the best wine in the world. You can quickly look up Tuscan facts like how large the region is or what the population is, so I won’t include those facts about

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Group of cypress trees in an empty field. It's nearing sunset time. Grass is bright green and there is a ring of dirt around the base of the trees.

TUSCANY DIRECTORY – The Tuscan Mom’s Recommendations

Private Drivers and Transport Services Whether you need a ride from the airport or a driver for a week, you can count on these companies for professional service: Fenix Driver Service – http://www.fenixdriverservice.com/en/ NCC Group Firenze – http://www.nccgroupfirenze.com/en/All Around Tuscany – https://www.allaroundtuscany.it/ Ricci Bus – https://www.riccibus.com/en/Montalcino Travel – https://montalcinotravel.com/

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Florence Italy skyline with Duomo.

FLORENCE DIRECTORY – The Tuscan Mom’s Recommendations

International Schools International School of Florence (isfitaly.org) – Via del Carota, 23/25 and Viuzzo di Gattaia, 9 – FirenzeCanadian School of Florence (csflorence.it) – multiple locations including Via Jacopo Nardi, 18 – FirenzeBilingual International School (bilingualschoolflorence.com) – Via di Ripoli, 92 – Firenze and Via degli Argini, 8/14 – Borgo San LorenzoFlorence Bilingual School (florencebilingualschool.it)

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