Assouline 'Tuscany Marvel’ Book

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The Italian region of Tuscany is a feast for all the senses. A creative hub that has cultivated art and architecture, including Etruscan, Roman, Renaissance and modern, for eras. Time-worn churches, once stops on nineteenth-century Grand Tours, stand out in the town squares. Rolling hills of wheat and colorful olive groves, which inspire authentic Tuscan cuisine, are dotted with villas built by the prestigious Medici family. The Tyrrhenian Sea extends off its shores, lapping the coast of Elba, the island where Emperor Napoleon was exiled. Picturesque villages, historic towns and vibrant cities are scattered across its landscape, which is almost as varied as the communities themselves. From the annual horse races in Piazza del Campo to the centuries-old wine traditions of Chianti, and then the city of Pisa, an ancient Maritime Republic known for the youthful spirit of its Scuola Normale Superiore and the Leaning Tower, Tuscany is the place of dreams, where thousands come to relive its history and admire the beauty of a region. And then the world of fashion, Ferragamo, Gucci and Pucci all have ties to Florence and its endless inspiration. However, what truly defines Tuscany is its timelessness. Masterpieces from centuries past still draw huge crowds. Brunelleschi's dome in Florence never ceases to amaze viewers.