• The Most Beautiful Villages of Tuscany (The Most Beautiful Villages)

    A celebration of one of the most rich and varied landscapes in Europe, here are thirty-six villages and towns from all over Tuscany chosen both for their intrinsic beauty and for the part they have played in Tuscan history.Stand at the edge of a Tuscan hill village and gaze across one of the most extraordinarily rich and varied landscapes in Europe. There are vineyards producing the finest wine, and miles of wild mountain scenery; almost any view will take in other villages, clustering around the upper reaches of some hill, or the russet roofs of a fortified town deep in a valley.Here are thir... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0500289972
    • ASIN: 0500289972
    • ISBN: 0500289972
    • Brand: Brand: Thames Hudson
    • Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson

  • At Least You're in Tuscany

    When dream meets reality. . . Endless fields of flame-like poppies. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The sweet, rhythmic chime of church bells. Months upon months of unemployment? Struggling to communicate with locals? Duvets frozen on the clothesline? Jennifer Criswell's move from New York City to Tuscany was not supposed to go like this. She had envisioned lazy mornings sipping espresso while penning a best-selling novel and jovial group dinners, just like in the movies and books about expatriate life in Italy. Then she met reality: no work, constant struggles with Italian bureaucracy to claim ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0982102372
    • ASIN: 0982102372
    • ISBN: 0982102372
    • Brand: Brand: Gemelli Press LLC
    • Manufacturer: Gemelli Press, LLC

  • A Thousand Days in Tuscany: A Bittersweet Adventure

    They had met and married on perilously short acquaintance, she an American chef and food writer, he a Venetian banker. Now they were taking another audacious leap, unstitching their ties with exquisite Venice to live in a roughly renovated stable in Tuscany.Once again, it was love at first sight. Love for the timeless countryside and the ancient village of San Casciano dei Bagni, for the local vintage and the magnificent cooking, for the Tuscan sky and the friendly church bells. Love especially for old Barlozzo, the village mago, who escorts the newcomers to Tuscany’s seasonal festivals; giv... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0345481097
    • ASIN: 0345481097
    • ISBN: 0345481097
    • Brand: Ballantine Books
    • Manufacturer: Ballantine Books

  • The Tuscan Child

    From New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Rhys Bowen comes a haunting novel about a woman who braves her father’s hidden past to discover his secrets… “Pass the bread, the olives, and the wine. Oh, and a copy of The Tuscan Child to savor with them.” —NPRIn 1944, British bomber pilot Hugo Langley parachuted from his stricken plane into the verdant fields of German-occupied Tuscany. Badly wounded, he found refuge in a ruined monastery and in the arms of Sofia Bartoli. But the love that kindled between them was shaken by an irreversible betrayal.Nearly thirty years ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1503951812
    • ASIN: 1503951812
    • ISBN: 1503951812
    • Manufacturer: Lake Union Publishing

  • Country Houses of Tuscany

    Another book on Tuscany? Is it still possible to discover something new there? Barbara and Rene Stoeltie prove that it is. They have found the most beautiful country houses in the remote towns of Chiusi and Montalcino and in the Chianti and the wild Maremma region. These romantic farmhouses and isolated villas have been photographed exclusively by Rent Stoeltie for the third volume in the successful ""Country Homes"" series. Rene is a master at capturing the soft light of Tuscany which, once seen, is never forgotten. It Floods the interiors and paints cryptic messages on the uneven terracotta ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 3822863068
    • ASIN: 3822863068
    • ISBN: 3822863068
    • Brand: Brand: Taschen
    • Manufacturer: Taschen

  • Somewhere South of Tuscany: 5 Years In a Four-Cat Town

    Somewhere South of Tuscany is a feet on the ground, boots-in-the-mud account of living and cooking in a beautiful hilltop village set in the spectacular Italian countryside between Tuscany and Umbria. After only one brief visit, Diana and her husband buy an ancient stone house right in the historic center of town. It has been carved out of a 400-year-old abandoned monastery. Disasters and discoveries abound. Somewhere South of Tuscany is a simpatico and humorous look at real life in an Italian Medieval village where most families live in the homes of their ancestors. Many neighbors are survivo... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1439266212
    • ASIN: 1439266212
    • ISBN: 1439266212
    • Brand: Brand: BookSurge Publishing
    • Manufacturer: BookSurge Publishing

  • Love in a Tuscan Kitchen: Savoring Life Through the Romance, Recipes, and Traditions of Italy

    Chocolate cake makes sweet dreams come true. In a real-life fairy tale, author Sheryl Ness shares how she fell in love with Vincenzo, a chef in a quaint Tuscan kitchen, over his decadent hot chocolate cake. This enchanting memoir will transport you to the cobblestone streets, lush hillsides dotted with grapevines and olive trees, and unique characters that create the backdrop for Sheryl’s Italian love story.Love in a Tuscan Kitchen is sprinkled with traditional recipes she collected along the way and flavored with rich accounts of how her dreams were fulfilled many times over while living in... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 173201941X
    • ASIN: 173201941X
    • ISBN: 173201941X
    • Manufacturer: Tuscan Dreams LLC

  • The Finest Wines of Tuscany and Central Italy: A Regional and Village Guide to the Best Wines and Their Producers (The World's Finest Wines)

    The wines of Tuscany were famous long before Leonardo da Vinci described them as “bottled sunshine,” and they are at the forefront of the remarkable renaissance of Italian wine over the past 30 years. In this groundbreaking new book, Nicolas Belfrage shares his insider’s knowledge acquired as a specialist wine trader and writer. Mindful of the region’s fascinating past, Belfrage brings its story up to date, discussing such subjects as geology and geography, grape varieties, and the latest research into Sangiovese, the variety used in the top wines of Chianti Classico, Brunello di Monta... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0520259424
    • ASIN: 0520259424
    • ISBN: 0520259424
    • Brand: Belfrage, Nicholas
    • Manufacturer: University of California Press

  • Last of the Summer Vines: Escape to Italy with this heartwarming, feel good summer read!

    ‘A gorgeous love letter to Italy’ Josie Silver‘All I can picture is myself in Tuscany…A book that will sweep you away’ Jo Watson, bestselling author of Love to Hate YouLove grows where you least expect to find it…When ambitious workaholic Sarah Wells discovers she has inherited her estranged father’s vineyard near Montalcino in Tuscany, the last thing she wants is to take time away from her busy schedule to sort out a crumbling mess of a palazzo. But, of course, life never runs smoothly and when she makes a rare error, her bosses decide a holiday is just what she needs.When Sarah... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B079KZQ61H
    • ASIN: B079KZQ61H
    • Manufacturer: One More Chapter

  • The Most Beautiful Country Towns of Tuscany (Most Beautiful Villages Series)

    Author of the highly successful The Most Beautiful Villages of Tuscany, James Bentley, with photographer Alex Ramsay, has now turned his attention to the equally beautiful towns of Tuscany. Traveling from north to south, as in the Villages volume, we encounter first the towns with substantial Etruscan and Romanesque features, then the walled towns of central Tuscany, followed by the coastal and thermal communities of the south. The country towns described and photographed in this book have been selected not only to exemplify the remarkable variety of this part of Italy but also because they em... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0500510520
    • ASIN: 0500510520
    • ISBN: 9780500510520
    • Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson

  • Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany

    Walk in the footsteps of the Medici, sip aperitivi, and discover the cultural heart of Italy: with Rick Steves on your side, Florence and Tuscany can be yours!Inside Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany you'll find:Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Florence and TuscanyRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems, from the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo to a 600-year-old perfumeryHow to connect with local culture: Let a street musician serenade you on the Ponte Vecchio, stroll thro... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B06XFV1WJK
    • ASIN: B06XFV1WJK
    • Manufacturer: Rick Steves

  • Not in a Tuscan Villa: During a year in Italy, a New Jersey couple discovers the true Dolce Vita when they trade rose-colored glasses for 3Ds

    What happens if you decide to make a dream come true? Newly retired and looking for more than a vacation, John and Nancy Petralia intrepidly pack a few suitcases and head to the "perfect" Italian city. Within days their dream becomes a nightmare. After residing in two Italian cities, negotiating the roads and healthcare, discovering art, friends, food, and customs, the Petralias learn more than they anticipate--about Italy, themselves, what it means to be American, and what's important in life. Part memoir, part commentary, quirky and sincere, Not in a Tuscan Villa is about having the courage ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B00G15K65M
    • ASIN: B00G15K65M
    • Manufacturer: Chartiers Creek Press

  • Village Walks: Tuscany: 50 Adventures on Foot (City Walks)

    Take a trip off the beaten path and stroll through the hidden wonders of Tuscany, from larger cities to out-of-the-way hilltowns.Walks include: - Pisa- Florence- Lucca- Siena- And more!

    • ASIN: 081185938X
    • ASIN: 081185938X
    • ISBN: 081185938X
    • Manufacturer: Chronicle Books

  • War in Val d'Orcia: An Italian War Diary, 1943-1944 (New York Review Books Classics)

    In the Second World War, Italy was torn apart by German armies, civil war, and the Allied invasion. In a corner of Tuscany, one woman—born in England, married to an Italian—kept a record of daily life in a country at war. Iris Origo’s powerful diary, War in Val d’Orcia, is the spare and vivid account of what happened when a peaceful farming valley became a battleground.At great personal risk, the Origos gave food and shelter to partisans, deserters, and refugees. They took in evacuees, and as the front drew closer they faced the knowledge that the lives of thirty-two small child... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B077RJ5LGD
    • ASIN: B077RJ5LGD
    • Manufacturer: NYRB Classics

  • Seven Years in Tuscany

    Seven years ago the author and her husband purchased a medieval ruin south of Florence called Il Borro. Since then the author has devoted most of her time and energy to restoring the ruin with infinite care and love to its former splendour as a palace. Architects, designers, decorators were engaged from all over the world, resulting in a monument of astonishing beauty, visited and admired by countless people.Seven Years in Tuscany is Amanda Ferragamo's fascinating account of how this restoration came about. Apart from all the architectural, historical and cultural interest of the work itself, ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0826464300
    • ASIN: 0826464300
    • ISBN: 0826464300
    • Manufacturer: Bloomsbury Academic

  • Oldest Building in the Best Preserved Fortified Medieval Village in Tuscany Stretched Canvas Print Wall Art By Pearl Bucknall

    This stretched canvas print is the result of sophisticated digital printing technology in which the image is printed directly onto an artist-grade, 100% cotton canvas. The canvas is then expertly stretched around 1.5" wooden bars

    • UPC: 398639649
    • Color: Multicolor
    • Size: 18" x 24"18 x 24

  • Oldest Building in the Best Preserved Fortified Medieval Village in Tuscany Print Wall Art By Pearl Bucknall

    Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery

    • UPC: 786941257
    • Color: Multicolor
    • Size: 18" x 24"18 x 24

  • Oldest Building in the Best Preserved Fortified Medieval Village in Tuscany Framed Print Wall Art By Pearl Bucknall

    Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery display. Using the finest materials, our framing craftsmen will

    • UPC: 357677773
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 18" x 24"18 x 24

  • The Finest Wines of Tuscany and Central Italy : A Regional and Village Guide to the Best Wines and Their Producers

    The wines of Tuscany were famous long before Leonardo da Vinci described them as "bottled sunshine," and they are at the forefront of the remarkable renaissance of Italian wine over the past 30 years. In

    • UPC: 11010162

  • ITALY famous towns of Tuscany (hd-video)

    Italy's Great Hill Towns

    Untouristed villages of Tuscany