Italy is a place every nature lover must visit. And one of the best places in Italy is Tuscany. Other than landscape in Tuscany, renaissance art is one attraction to the tourists to the place. Tuscany is the birthplace of several famous artists during the Renaissance period like Dante Alighieri and Leonardo da Vinci, and Tuscans take care of their artistic heritage well.

While in Tuscany, there are several things a tourist can do. Visiting the art galleries with the works of all the Renaissance artists is one. Admiring these art works make the day for an art lover. Other than visiting the art galleries, a tourist may try the Tuscan food, even try to learn the cooking. There are several cooking classes offered in the area, and it is very easy to find one wherever you are staying, if you decide to go for the classes. Tuscany is also as famous for its wines. Some of the popular wines are Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano. There are agencies which arrange your visits to the vineyards and you might even spend some time tasting these wonderful wines.You may do some trekking and enjoy the beauty of the nature, or even go golfing. There are several cathedrals in Tuscany. Every city here has a cathedral and everyone is much better than the previous one you had visited. Tuscany is also situated by the sea, so you can spend a day at the beach to relax. Speaking of spending time relaxing, you might visit a health spa as well during your visit. In total, visiting Tuscany may prove rejuvenation to mind, spirit and body.

Worrying about a place to stay on your visit to Tuscany is not necessary at all. Tourism being the back bone of the economy in Tuscany, locals has gone an extra mile to ensure the comforts of the people visiting the area. Many of the houses, castles and cortona hotels are converted into luxurious villas and rentals offering them at an affordable cost for a set period of time. Many of the villas are renovated to suit the needs of the modern day tourists and hence would have all the modern day equipments and facilities. There are websites which allow a peek view into the Tuscany vacation rentals and also allow online booking. So, having a second home during your visit to Tuscany is as easy as spending 10 minutes on the internet.