Spanning almost 3,000 years, Italy's architecture is a culmination of many styles including Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque.  Tuscany was the Rennaisance capital of Italy and Florence may be the Renaissance capital of the world - all that breath-taking architecture, those stunning museums, art galleries, churches, squares and fountains. You will find the magnificent Santa Maria del Fiore  Cathedral. The dome, which dominates the exterior, was added in the 15th century on a design of Filippo Brunelleschi.
Florence has two of the most famous art galleries in the world; the Academia which houses Michealangelo's David and the Uffizi houses some of the most important works of the Renaissance, including works by Leonardo da Vinci.

3. HISTORY

Tuscany's history is one that is lengthy and tumultuous, but one that offers much to explore during a visit. Tuscany is named after it's pre-Roman inhabitants, the Etruscans.

It was ruled by Rome for many centuries. In the Middle Ages, it saw many invasions, but in the Renaissance period it helped lead Europe back to civilization. Later, it settled down as a  grand duchy . It was conquered by Napoleonic France in the late 18th century and became part of the Italian Republic in the 19th century.