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TUSCANY Tuscany is the Italy of your imagination. Stretching from the Tyrrhenian Sea to the Apennines, Tuscany's landscape is adorned with gently rolling hills dotted with red-tiled farmhouses that reach out as far as the eye can see, and where fields of colorful flowers surround medieval towns that are abundantly rich in history. The uniqueness of the monuments will draw you into this magnificent region, such as the ones in Campo dei Miracoli, better known as Miracle Square in Pisa. Gaze in wonder at the Romanesque cathedral, with its bright, solemn interior, the Baptistery, and the awe-inspiring Leaning Tower. ooooo BORGO DI CASTELVECCHIO, SIENA Enjoy the amazing sights of Tuscany with a scenic drive, or if you are a adventure seeker, cycle your way through, allowing yourself to soak up all this incredible region has to offer. Tuscany will also satisfy your expectations of a dreamland filled with fine cuisine and some of the best wines in the world. The preparation of Tuscan cuisine is an art form unto itself, where the genuine dishes are as much a joy to prepare as they are to eat. Set in the beautiful and tranquil landscape of Radicofani and Ghino di Tacco's legendary fortress, and surrounded by the Brunello and Nobile vineyards, Castelvecchio offers new opportunities for artistic and cultural discoveries in a marvelously intact landscape. The Villa and the village's eight farmhouses offer 32 rooms, two grand salons, two swimming pools and innumerable opportunities for gourmet cooking lessons and photography and painting courses. The farm itself presents endless occasions for walks by foot and on horseback to discover the local plants and wild animals. ooooo ooooo CASTELLO DEL NERO BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA Castello del Nero Boutique Hotel & Spa is a carefully restored 12th century castle converted into a modern-day luxury sanctuary, located within striking distance of Florence and Siena. Under the protection of the Italian Fine Arts Commission, its individually decorated rooms and frescoed suites feature breathtaking views of the surrounding Tuscan hills. The gourmet restaurant La Torre offers a magnificent setting for a real Tuscan food and wine experience. Additional features include an ESPA exclusive destination spa with signature treatments and thermal suites, authentic bar, a fitness center, two floodlit tennis courts, a heated swimming pool and a courtesy shuttle to and from Florence. 54 Tuscany GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL, SIENA The Grand Hotel Continental is an impressive historical residence of the 17th century located in the heart of the medieval Tuscan city of Siena – the only five-star deluxe hotel in Siena and a member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World. Fully refurbished in 2001, it offers 51 elegant rooms furnished with antiques of exquisite design and detail. The Sapordivino Wine Bar & Restaurant specializes in Tuscan cuisine, located in the former courtyard, now covered by a crystal dome and converted into a winter garden.