16Oct 0 Populonia Posted By: Anna Maria Baldini 40 Top Sights of Tuscany, Activities for visitors to Tuscany, History and Culture of Tuscany, Towns in the Province of Livorno, Tuscany, Tuscan villages and towns, Tuscany travel guide PopuloniaPopulonia Etruscan remains and mediaeval fortress Populonia is the location of some of the best-preserved Etruscan tomb structures and other remains in Tuscany, plus a small Etruscan museum. It was an important metalworking city for the Etruscans and one of the few of their cities built right on the coast. In addition to the Etruscan remains, Populonia has a massive fortress built in the 15 C. From the fortress there are wonderful views out over the Gulf of Baratti. There is also a pleasant mediaeval village built around the fortress. Worth a visit. More about the Etruscan centre of Populonia. Here are some similar topics: Cortona Cortona has seen its fame increase over the past few years with the publication by Frances Mayes of “Under the Tuscan Sun” and other books about her life in this area. However, Cortona, Italy has always rightly been a popular… Read More » Vinci, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci Vinci is located in northern of Tuscany near Florence, on the slopes of Montalbano, an area of classic Tuscan hills carpeted in vineyards and olive groves on terraces supported by dry stone walls. Top view, suggests a boat with two… Read More » Volterra Volterra is an archetypal Tuscan hill town. Its very high and isolated location have preserved much of its original character. Part of its walls, the acropolis and the Porta dell’Arco gate are Etruscan and the Guarnacci Etruscan Museum is one… Read More » Map of Tuscany, Italy Here's an interactive map of Tuscany with links to the best websites for many of the most interesting cities, towns, villages and sights of Tuscany.… Read More » Monteriggioni Monteriggioni is one of the most famous and attractive castles in all Tuscany. Its curtain wall and fourteen towers are virtually intact, and the interior is now occupied by a small and peaceful village. … Read More »
