As the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, Tuscany was once the home of outstanding artists, scientists, and polymaths such as Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo, Michelangelo, and Botticelli. Influenced by earlier Tuscan thinkers such as Dante Alighieri and Petrarch and under the patronage of powerful Tuscan benefactors, the Medicis, these thinkers helped turn the region into the cultural powerhouse that it remains to this day.
Indeed, with its medieval cities, fascinating museums, gorgeous vineyards, and charming villas, Tuscany remains famous as a travel destination par excellence. For families who love combining travel fun with