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destination • March 3rd, 2025

Destination Tuscany, Italy

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Tuscany is a region that enchants with its timeless beauty, a mosaic of breathtaking landscapes, art cities, and culinary traditions that tell millennial stories. Discovering this land means immersing yourself in a sensory journey through rolling hills, medieval villages, and authentic flavors.

Cuisine in Tuscany: A Delight to Savor

Tuscan cuisine is a journey through authentic flavors. Typical dishes like ribollita (a vegetable soup) or pappa al pomodoro tell the region's peasant tradition. Don't forget to taste the local wines: Chianti is famous worldwide for its quality. And for those who love sweets, cantucci accompanied by vin santo are a must.

Two dishes from La Perla del Mare

Sightseeing in Tuscany

Visiting Tuscany means embracing a rich and varied culture, where every corner tells a story. Whether you choose to explore the art cities or get lost in the countryside hills, this region will conquer you with its unique beauty and irresistible culinary traditions. Tuscany is not just a tourist destination; it's an experience that stays in the heart of those who visit it.

Dreamlike Landscapes

The Tuscan countryside is a living painting, where colors change with the seasons. In spring, flowered fields blend with the intense green of vineyards, while in autumn the leaves of the vines turn red and gold. The Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most iconic areas, with its tall cypress trees and towns like Pienza and Montalcino, famous for their prized wine. Here, every road is an invitation to stop and admire the view.

Cities of Art

Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance and a true open-air museum. The majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Ponte Vecchio are just some of the wonders that attract visitors from all over the world. Walking through its streets, you can discover artisan workshops and lively squares, like Piazza della Signoria, where you can breathe the city's historic atmosphere.

Siena, with its historic center declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famous for the Palio, a historic horse race that takes place in the picturesque Piazza del Campo. The cobblestone streets and Gothic buildings tell stories of a glorious past. Don't miss a visit to Siena Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece.

Beyond the famous Leaning Tower, Pisa offers a rich artistic and cultural heritage. The Campo dei Miracoli, with its Baptistery and Cathedral, represents one of the most beautiful expressions of Romanesque-Gothic art in Italy. Walking through the historic center, you can discover fascinating corners and a lively nightlife.

Art and Culture

Tuscany is also a land of artists and artisans. The galleries in Florence host works by masters like Michelangelo and Botticelli. Museums are places where art lives and breathes; don't miss the Uffizi and Palazzo Pitti in Florence. Additionally, cultural events like music festivals and art exhibitions further enrich the tourist offer.

JRE Chefs showcasing culinary excellence in Tuscany

Tuscany is also the territory where several Jeunes Restaurateurs Italia chefs express themselves. Whether in the big city, on the hills, or by the sea, each of them brings different interpretations to the table to savor.

In the beautiful city of Florence, Chef Filippo Saporito and Ombretta Giovannini welcome you to La Leggenda dei Frati, located in the picturesque Villa Bardini with an immersive view of the Florentine skyline.

In the countryside of Cerreto Guidi, within the elegant Villa Petriolo, Chef Stefano Pinciaroli crafts contemporary dishes at PS Ristorante, drawing inspiration from the region’s rich traditions.

Nestled in the heart of the Casentinesi Forests National Park, Chef Filippo Baroni brings nature to the table at Mater Restaurant. His cuisine is deeply rooted in the surrounding landscape, where the sights, scents, and sounds of the forest seamlessly blend into his creations.

Heading towards the sea, directly on the beach of San Vincenzo, is La Perla del Mare, the restaurant of Chef Deborah Corsi, who with her dishes proposes a meeting between the flavors of the sea and those of the land.