Tuscany is a region in west-central Italy that is marked for its landscapes, traditions, art and history. The city of Florence is its capital. Geographically, the region comprises the provinces of Massa-Carrara, Lucca, Pistoia, Prato, Firenze, Livorno, Pisa, Arezzo, Siena, and Grosseto.
There are multiple reasons why tourists across the world prefer Tuscany for a vacation. As a matter of fact, it is one of the most visited places in the world. For people in love with culture, the region has much to offer. The churches, palaces, art galleries, museums and villages of Tuscany reflect its unique cultural and artistic heritage. There are also many art schools which have created famous artists, and contributed to the region’s nickname as the ‘art palace of Italy’. Hence the place is rightly regarded as the birthplace of Italian Renaissance which was a major cultural movement in world history.