subject: The Tuscan Countryside [print this page] The evocative landscape of Tuscany is one of the most harmonious countryside everywhere. It is one of the most visited Region of Italy for its heritage, wine and food offer and natural beauty.
Tuscan countryside is one alternative destination to the usual routes.
Here you can rediscover ancient traditions and cultures and taste typical products less known.
Countryside is also a place for sport fans: the village of Pontedera is a favourite destination where you can do long walks or bike rides along footpaths in the countryside, admiring unforgettable landscapes.
Tuscany is famous also for its medieval and historic fairs such as the Medieval fair in Castiglion Fiorentino (AR) at the beginning of June and the famous medieval festival of Monteriggioni, July 2 to 10.
Wine is also a famous and very common produce of Tuscany. Wine is also a famous and very common produce of Tuscany. There are also many events dedicated to wine, not only for the famous Chianti Classico, but also for less famous but nonetheless exquisite wines. The vineyards of the Chianti region produce some of its most celebrated vines. South of Siena, Le Crete region is area of rolling clay hills, where the typical thin cypress trees alternate with medieval farhouses.
One interesting event is in Radda in Chianti (Siena) where local producers offer wine tastings and samplings from their production to blindfolded guests for a better savoring.
