TUSCANY ITALY

Maybe it’s the influence of The White Lotus, but it seems like everyone is dreaming about “la dolce vita” these days. And when you start to explore the many regions of Italy and all they have to offer, Tuscany may be the perfect location to start your Italian chapter.

For your consideration, may we suggest you look at Siena, a small city of roughly 50,000 within the Tuscany region. Famous for its wine varietals, picturesque villages, and home to the epicenter of Italian Renaissance, Florence (or, Firenze), Tuscany may be the perfect location to start your Italian chapter. Siena has smalltown charm with big-city proximity, and you can find the perfect domicile, whether it’s a village apartment or a castle or villa nestled amongst the vineyards.

“Our history dates back to the

Etruscans and we have one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, among many other Medieval architectural jewels,” boasts Moira Mancini, broker-owner of Coldwell Banker Chianti Heritage. “And of course, The Palio is a famous annual horse race that offers one of the best-known festivals in all of Europe.”

Maybe it’s time to pack your bags and explore Siena and all it has to offer. After all, the next Palio race takes place on July 2, 2023; plenty of time to plan your trip and visit the Coldwell Banker Chianti Heritage office!

What is the perfect weekend day like?

Saturday is a good time for a walk in a historical San Gimignano, Val d’Orcia (three of the world-wide heritage sites) or in a wine kingdom Have lunch of traditional dishes in an al-fresco in a medieval square out in the Chianti area In the afternoon there are plenty of choices: small car through the Tuscan hills embellished olive trees farms till you reach your own fresh air with an exquisite glass of wine. Siena and Florence offers a wide choice of alternatives. The afternoon is perfect to taste at some of the many vine cellars located in

Tell us about the foods your area is known

Tuscan food is based on traditional peasant visited with a modern twist. The most popular on homemade soups such as ribollita (soup and bread, usually leftovers!). Meat is also tables of families and restaurants with grilled “Fiorentine.” Important restaurants have earned Michelin stars as a sign of their superb cuisine historical town, like Pienza, most beautiful UNESCO kingdom like Montalcino. al-fresco restaurant placed area or nearby Montalcino. choices: driving a Vespa or a embellished by vineyards and villa to enjoy the evening Sunday morning in both of museums and shopping taste Brunello di Montalcino in the area. known for? peasant cuisine strongly repopular dishes are based (soup made with vegetables also essential and fills the grilled pork and veal steaks earned one, two or three cuisine and inventiveness.

Key Facts

POPULATION: 3.7 million (2019)

LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN: Italian

CLIMATE: Mediterranean

CURRENCY: Euro

Industry Facts

TYPES OF ARCHITECTURE: Houses are built with bricks, sandstone, travertine, and wood for the fixtures. The interior elements that most of all retain the original charm of the house, are the terracotta tiles and the large beams of oak or chestnut wood which are composed of roofs and ceilings.

AVERAGE PRICING: 3,000 €/square meter

AVERAGE YEARS IN HOME: 6-7 years https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/coldwell-banker-around-theworld-january-2023/