20 Must-Visit Attractions in Italy's Tuscany Region

A visit to Tuscany usually starts from its capital city, Florence. It is the most stunning city in the region with plenty of beautiful medieval and Renaissance buildings that deserve to be seen. Once in town, don’t miss the towering Duomo or the Uffizi Gallery, two hot spots in Florence – and despite its popularity, Michelangelo’s David in the Accademia Gallery is a definite must-see, just reserve tickets ahead of time.

Another beautiful town to visit in Tuscany is Lucca, just a short trip from Pisa. Lucca is not as touristy as Florence, Pisa or Siena, but it’s totally worth visiting. Be sure to make a stop at the Piazza dell’Anfiteatro and walk along the city’s ancient walls.

The city centre of San Gimignano looks like a magical place with fountains, ancient palaces and medieval towers. The city is called the New York of the Middle Ages because of the numerous towers and, once here, you’ll understand why.

For romantic moments, there is no better place than Volterra. This lovely town in the province of Pisa has recently become popular and crowded thanks to the Twilight saga, but it still has buckets of charm.