Tuscany

Tuscany is a region in central Italy known for its landscapes, history, artistic legacy, and influence on high culture. It is regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and of the foundations of the Italian language. The region is home to many figures influential in the history of art and science and contains well-known museums such as the Uffizi and the Palazzo Pitti. Tuscany is also known for its wines, including Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Morellino di Scansano, Brunello di Montalcino, and white Vernaccia di San Gimignano. The region has a strong linguistic and cultural identity and is sometimes considered 'a nation within a nation.' Tuscany is the second-most-popular Italian region for travelers in Italy, after Veneto, with main tourist spots including Florence, Castiglione della Pescaia, Pisa, San Gimignano, Lucca, Grosseto, and Siena. Eight Tuscan localities have been designated World Heritage Sites, and the region has over 120 protected nature reserves, making Tuscany and its capital Florence popular tourist destinations