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Auditorium Santo Stefano al Ponte Vecchio

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The historic church of Santo Stefano al Ponte Vecchio is now one of the most beautiful exhibition spaces in the heart of Florence. And with its excellent acoustics, and a blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and baroque architecture, the auditorium is the perfect place to take in a concert or opera.

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Knights' Square (Piazza dei Cavalieri)

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Pisa’s most famous attraction may be its Leaning Tower, but for centuries its heart was Knights’ Square (Piazza dei Cavalieri), remodeled by the architect Vasari in the 16th century into a classic example of Renaissance civic planning. Today, the square is home to Pisa’s university in the medieval center.

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Fountain of Neptune

Standing watch at the center of busy Piazza della Signoria, the Fountain of Neptune has long been one of Florence’s most memorable landmarks, set against a backdrop of the grand Palazzo Vecchio (Town Hall. Inaugurated in 1565, the striking sculpted fountain is a highlight of walking tours of the historic center.

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Michelangelo's Statue of David (Il Davide di Michelangelo)

The image of Michelangelo’s David statue (Il Davide di Michelangelo)—one of the world’s best-known works of art—is so ubiquitous in Florence that it's become a symbol of Italy’s Renaissance capital. Carved between 1501 and 1504, then installed at the custom-built Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell’Accademia) in 1873, the masterpiece symbolizes strength and human beauty.

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San Marco Museum

In a city filled with artistic masterpieces, the San Marco Museum (Museo di San Marco) has the distinction of being home to Florence’s largest collection of paintings by Fra Beato Angelico. The 15th-century former monastery is also home to works by Fra Bartolomeo, Domenico Ghirlandaio, and Lorenzo Ghiberti.

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#81

Lucca Clock Tower (Torre delle Ore)

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The 13th-century Torre delle Ore is Lucca’s tallest clock tower, soaring above the historic center and marking the time each quarter hour. Originally a medieval tower house, or private defensive residence, the structure was later acquired by the city and you can now climb its 200 steps for views across the rooftops of Lucca.

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#82

Florence Via Cavour (Via Camillo Cavour)

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Bustling Via Cavour (officially Via Camillo Cavour is one of the main thoroughfares in the historical center of Florence. Located just north of the Duomo, the street is lined with restaurants, shops, and important landmarks like Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the Museum and Convent of San Marco, and the Leonardo Da Vinci Museum.

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Monumental Cemetery of Pisa (Camposanto Monumentale)

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Italy is home to some of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world, including the Monumental Cemetery of Pisa (Camposanto Monumentale). Part of the UNESCO-listed cathedral complex, this Gothic cloister features intricate marble arches encircling a central courtyard, 14th-century frescoes, chapels, and rows of Roman sarcophagi.

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Prada Outlet

Italian style is famous the world over, and one of the most recognized fashion labels from Italy is Prada. To find this popular designer’s chic bags, shoes, and clothing at discounts of up to 50 percent off retail prices, head to the large Prada outlet (aka Space) just outside of Florence.

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#85

Fonte Gaia (Gaia Fountain)

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The heart of Siena is Piazza del Campo, and the heart of this famous square is Fonte Gaia (Gaia Fountain). Dating from the 15th century, the fountain is lined with replicas of the original bas-relief panels by Jacopo della Quercia, considered a precursor to Michelangelo, and is one of the top attractions in this Tuscan town.

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Palazzo Davanzati

Palazzo Davanzati is a mansion-turned-museum in Florence that models what life was like in medieval Italy. Built in the 14th century, the palace contains more than 10 rooms beautifully and carefully decorated with period furniture and frescoes, as well as a courtyard and original stone and wood staircases.

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Siena Civic Museum (Museo Civico di Siena)

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The Siena Civic Museum (Museo Civico di Siena), housed in Palazzo Pubblico on Piazza del Campo, is one of the most important museums in Siena, with a large collection of frescoes, paintings, and sculptures from the Sienese school and others. The most significant is Ambrogio Lorenzetti's massive 14th-century fresco cycleThe Allegory of Good and Bad Government.

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Salvatore Ferragamo Museum

Though Milan is considered Italy’s fashion capital, Florence is home to some of the most historic fashion houses in the country, including shoe designer Salvatore Ferragamo. You don’t have to be a fashionista to appreciate the Ferragamo Museum, where the beauty and craftsmanship of the iconic shoes classify them as works of art, rather than simply footwear.

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Baptistery of San Giovanni (Battistero di San Giovanni)

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The Cathedral complex is among Siena’s top attractions, and it includes both the Duomo and adjacent Baptistery of San Giovanni (Battistero di San Giovanni). Echoing the Cathedral’s Gothic architecture, the stripped-down facade of the baptistery belies its sumptuous interiors, decorated by some of the 15th century's most important artists.

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#90

Church of Santa Maria della Spina (Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina)

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Pisa’s exquisite Church of Santa Maria della Spina (Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina) is covered in intricate and fanciful stonework, a hallmark of the 14th-century Pisan Gothic style. With its fairytale exterior and magnificent Madonna of the Rose by Andrea and Nino Pisano inside, this church is a tiny gem and the perfect foil to the grandeur of the city’s Duomo.

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Leonardo da Vinci Museum (Museo Leonardo da Vinci)

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Set in Florence’s historic Galleria Michelangelo, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum (Museo Leonardo da Vinci) is home to more than 50 working models of the artist’s machines, as well as a collection of anatomical models. Learn about the life and work of Italy’s iconic luminary with a video documentary and hands-on, interactive displays.

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Leonardo da Vinci Museum (Museo Leonardiano di Vinci)

Dedicated to one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum (Museo Leonardiano di Vinci) is housed in two adjacent buildings—Palazzina Uzielli and Castello dei Conti Guidi—in the historic center of Vinci. The collection features models of Leonardo’s weaponry, clocks, and flying machines, as well as his drawings and notes.

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National Art Gallery of Siena (Pinacoteca Nazionale Siena)

Siena’s National Art Gallery houses a large collection of paintings from the Sienese School, an artistic movement from the 13th and 15th centuries. Peruse paintings and sculpture from the late Middle Ages through the Renaissance at this museum.

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Abbey of Sant'Antimo (Abbazia di Sant'Antimo)

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One of Tuscany’s most beautiful sights, the Abbey of Sant'Antimo (Abbazia di Sant'Antimo) is a 12th-century Romanesque church and monastery set deep in the rolling olive groves outside the hilltown of Montalcino in the Val d'Orcia. The abbey is a popular stop during wine tours or day trips through the Tuscan countryside.

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Santa Maria della Scala

One of Europe’s first hospitals, Santa Maria della Scala was endowed by Siena’s wealthiest medieval families, who also commissioned artworks to decorate the building. View the original frescoes and altarpieces inside the chapels and oratories of this historic hospital, now a museum, on a tour of Siena’s most important sights.

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#96

Great Synagogue of Florence (Tempio Maggiore)

Florence’s soaring 19th-century Great Synagogue, or Tempio Maggiore, is one of the largest in Europe and the focal point of the city’s Jewish community. With an architectural mix of Moorish, Byzantine, and Romanesque influences and a massive dome that dominates the skyline, the synagogue is one of the most unique buildings in the city.

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San Frediano

San Frediano is one of the most up-and-coming neighborhoods in Florence’s trendy Oltrarno district, which sits on the opposite side of the Arno River from the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, and Accademia. Home to the 17th-century Church of San Frediano in Cestello, the quarter is known for its traditional artisan workshops and vibrant food scene.

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#98

Barberino Designer Outlet

Italy is famous for its fashion and design, and some of the world’s most popular luxury clothing and home decor brands come from this stylish country. If you love Italian elegance, visit Tuscany’s Barberino Designer Outlet to shop for designer brands from Italy at a deep discount.

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Cathedral Museum Complex (Complesso Museale e Archeologico della Cattedrale di Lucca)

Just opposite Lucca’s Cattedrale di San Martino, the Cathedral Museum Complex is home to some of the church’s most precious works of art, from early Renaissance paintings to jewel-encrusted crowns. A must for art enthusiasts, this dazzling collection is testimony to the history and wealth of Lucca’s most important church.

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#100

Giglio Island (Isola del Giglio)

Set just off Tuscany’s coast, Giglio Island (Isola del Giglio) has long attracted visitors to its idyllic beaches, quiet coves, and scenic hiking trails. The island, which covers 9 square miles (24 square kilometers), has three small towns and a serene countryside that offers respite from the crowds on the mainland.

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#101

Church of San Sisto (Chiesa di San Sisto)

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The Church of San Sisto (Chiesa di San Sisto) is one of the oldest in Pisa, and its simple stone facade is an excellent example of early Pisan-Romanesque architecture. Contrast this modest masterpiece with another of Pisa's attractions, the ornate Gothic Duomo, by taking a guided tour of both.

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Ospedale degli Innocenti

The 15th-century Ospedale degli Innocenti is one of Florence’s most moving landmarks. This Brunelleschi-designed building was home to an orphanage for centuries, and today houses a museum dedicated to the institution’s long history and a collection of works by masters including il Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Della Robbia.

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Siena Piazza del Mercato

Siena is one of Tuscany’s most striking medieval cities, with soaring Gothic churches and lively piazzas—including the historic Piazza del Mercato. Site of the city’s market for centuries, this important square behind Piazza del Campo offers some of the best views in the city center over the surrounding countryside.

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#104

Pinocchio Park (Parco di Pinocchio)

The Tuscan town of Collodi was the birthplace of Carlo Lorenzini, the writer who dreamed up the world’s most beloved wooden boy. The town is also home to an old-school theme park dedicated to the adventurous hero Pinocchio, which welcomes younger tots with vintage rides and other gentle pleasures from the bygone days of fairy tales.

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#105

Sanctuary of Monte Senario (Santuario di Monte Senario)

The Sanctuary of Monte Senario, one of Tuscany’s most important religious complexes, sits high on a hilltop overlooking the lush Mugello Valley and within the Monte Senario Nature Reserve. Experience the Vaglia woodland and the holy sanctuary, where monks have lived and worked since the 11th-century, on a serene day trip from Florence.