In a central part of Italy first inhabited by an Etruscan civilisation at around the eighth century BC, history is often the main reason why so many people choose the abundance of holiday apartment and villa rentals in Tuscany that are available throughout the year. But when there is more cultural heritage crammed into Tuscany than you could hope to investigate in a lifetime, by beginning in Florence and then working your way through Pisa, Siena, Lucca and Arezzo will give you the chance to at least discover some of the region's principle cities before you move on to the smaller towns and villages that are scattered throughout the more rustic areas of Tuscany.

In what is considered to be the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, holiday apartment and villa rentals in Tuscany are highly sought after by anyone with a passion for art as well as history, particularly when you won't have to remain solely in the city of Florence in order to lose yourself amongst a wealth of Roman or medieval architecture, or to devoting all the time you can to perusing the artistic heritage of a corner of Italy that was once home to Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. The aesthetic magnificence of urban Tuscany is reflected in the outstanding natural beauty of the region's countryside and unique coastal environments - from the rugged countryside of the Apuan Alps in Lucca Province and the chianti vineyards of Siena Province to the ancient Etruscan coast, the incredible diversity of landscapes across the region provides those with a love of breathtaking scenery the perfect excuse for renting any of the rurally situated holiday villas in Tuscany.

Since the word 'romance' is often mentioned in the same sentence as 'Italy', holiday apartments in Tuscany would seem to have been created especially for lovers - a phenomenon experienced only once you've discovered that a uniquely magical atmosphere will envelop you whether you find yourself at the heart of a vibrant, cosmopolitan city like Florence or Pisa or in a secluded apartment or villa rental in Tuscany with nothing else around you except sun-kissed vineyards and no-one else for company but your beloved...

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