Take a Road Trip outside of the small Villages of Florence

Florence isn't the only city you should visit while in the Tuscany region. If you want to truly experience Tuscany, hop in the car and take a road trip to some of the neighboring towns. Siena, San Gimignano, and Pisa, or you could pop over to the Umbria region and discover Assisi all are a short distance from Florence and well worth the trip. These medieval towns all feature impressive architecture and have fascinating histories and traditions that will charm any traveler.

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Cypress Trees of Tuscany

No other tree epitomizes the Tuscan landscape like the Italian Cypress. Often seen lining the roads across the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside, these iconic trees are a symbol for the region. These tall, slim trees can grow up to 115ft high and live for thousands of years. These trees have become a mainstay in Italian gardens and villas across the region. 

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Fiorentina Kitchen Must Try Dishes

Aside from gelato, pizza, and pasta, there are several other famous dishes in Florence that you must try! Bistecca alla Fiorentina is a thick, juicy cut of meat that is a specialty in this region. The steak is meant to be served rare with a side of Tuscan bread on the side to soak up all the juices. Pappardelle with cinghiale sauce is another Florentine staple, but it's the cinghiale sauce that makes it so famous. You'll find this meat sauce served over top of various pasta dishes throughout the city.

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Chianti

The Tuscan region is famous for its wines, most notably Chianti. Much like champagne, Chianti Classico can only be produced in one region in the world, and every bottle of Chianti Classico is marked with a black rooster. Like Merlot, Chianti is fruity and low in tannins and is, therefore, sweeter than dry red wines.

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How Pizza is Different in Italy

Sure, New York is known for its pizza, and Chicago has its deep dish, but neither city can stand up to an authentic Italian pizza. In fact, there's a large difference between Italian pizza and American pizza, and it all starts with the crust. Most Italian pizzerias skillfully stretch out the dough to the point where it resembles a cracker with tomato sauce and cheese on it. It's so thin and light that you could eat a whole pizza by yourself.

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Day Trip to Siena

Just a short hour and 15minute train ride from Florence is the charming Italian town of Siena. This medieval town features 17 different districts that all compete in a historical horse race known as the Palio di Siena. The riders race around the outside of the city's famous Piazza Del Campo to bring honor, pride, and notoriety to their respective ward.

Siena is a fun and easy day trip from Florence and perfect for anyone who wants to see more of the Tuscan countryside.

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Two Places to see Michelangelo inside and outside of the Gallery

Michelangelo's statue of David is one of the most famous sculptures in the world and is kept on display in Florence. Sculpted in the early 16th century, the Statue of David stands at a towering 17ft tall and is currently housed in the Galleria dell'Accademia. However, that's not the only place in Florence where you can see the statue! There are two other identical statues on display in the city—one in Piazza della Signoria and one atop Piazzale Michelangelo.

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