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Residences locally known as 'Villas' usually refer to a stately family home with grape and/or olive growing dating back several centuries or more. That is where the word got some of its aura going back to Roman times.
Apartments are almost all privately owned. They are mostly found in converted family mansions (palazzos) or town houses. In rural areas apartments are mostly converted farm buildings associated with a larger estate.
A typical hotel, as in most of Italy, would be family owned and not usually part of a chain. It will usually offer a wider range of services than a B&B including meals, a bar and a reception desk. Some may be luxurious and centuries old.
You may be personally welcomed by the owner or meet no one other than the key holder. They will generally have 2-5 double rooms and can range from the bijou with hotel-like services to the twin-bed basic variety.
The work on the creation of the New Uffizi Gallery can be seen on the internet. By clicking on the website...
Enter to win a luxury trip for two to the picture-perfect hill of Tuscany. Now through January 31st 2008 you could win an all-expenses-paid, first class trip for two to the most photogenic towns in the world: the medieval hill towns of Tuscany, Italy.
Last month the taxi drivers and hotel managers in Florence reached an agreement to stop the wild grow of different prices.
The world's first photography exhibition for the blind and the partially sighted people.
A major event celebrating the art of the blacksmith is held every other year in Stia, during which there is the individual and team world forging championship.
Cortonantiquaria, held annually in the beautiful town of Cortona, is one of Tuscany's biggest antiques fairs, attracting around 50 exhibitors from all over Italy to Palazzo Casali.
The interesting Barrel Rolling Contest between the eight neighborhoods of the beautiful Tuscan village of Montepulciano.
This Etruscan festival, held in Murlo, province Siena, revisits the culture, dress and cuisine of the ancient and mysterious people that populated this area many centuries ago. Highlighting the festival is the "Banchetto Etrusco"...
Rodeo della Rosa, Alberese, 15 August, a special riding skill test for Maremma’s Butteri. Cowboys of the Maremma demonstrate horse training and cattle herding.
The Palio, held in Badia Tedalda in the province of Arezzo, a magic historical commemoration of the past with equestrian tournament, torch-light processions, historical retinues and banquets.