With the arrival of Spring Extended Holidays, on April 25 and May 1, Italians have the opportunity to discover and rediscover the Tuscany's unique charm.

This year April 25, the Liberation Day, falls on a Friday. The Following week, May 1st will be Thursday, allowing Italians to make two long weekend of relaxation. The extended holiday of April 25 is the first opportunity for Italian people (after the Easter holidays) to enjoy the mild weather and pleasant spring that now seems finally to have taken the place of the long winter continued throughout the season.

Tuscany, maybe because of warm colors of its famous campaigns, or for the invaluable artistic value of his many cities, continues to be one of the most visited destinations in Italy, both by foreigners and italians tourists. This year is expected large turnout, and farmhouses, country houses and hotels in the region are ready to offer maximum comfort for a stay to remember, and perhaps to be repeated in the future.

Although we're talkin' about few days, there is enough time to enjoy some of the many resources that Tuscany has. Let thing for the purpose of the extended holidays of April 25 and May 1 in some of the cities of this region...

Florence

The Tuscan capital is of course the place with the largest number of initiatives, If it is true that just a stroll through the streets of the old town to recreate eyes, it is worth reflecting on some events linked to this date..

A spectacular celebration of the golden age of China can be admired at Palazzo Strozzi: more than one hundred masterpieces never seen before dating from the Tang dynasty (time of great artistic prestige). Also in Strozzi Palace you can make a significant leap in time, given that this is an exhibition of works by 15 contemporary artists from China, in a sort of thematic ideal process. Do not miss an interesting show on Galileo Galilei and even an exhibition of weapons and swords belonging to the great of the past.

Siena

The town of Palio is always worth a visit. The spring extended holidays, on April 25 could be a good reason to do it!

The incomparable charm of Piazza del Campo and typical colors of its medieval streets alone are worth a visit. Art lovers can take this chance to admire an exhibition including important paintings of the Italian Renaissance period gothic, a collection that comes directly from turingia and belonging to art collectorBaron von Lindenau.

Pisa

How do I go in Tuscany and not visit one of the most beautiful squares of the world, Piazza dei Miracoli, with the famous leaning tower and the Cathedral?

San Gimignano

Famous for its fifteen towers, San Gimignano remains one of the spearheads of Tuscany, from the picturesque town architectural style, very popular among foreign tourists.

Montepulciano Town full of vineyards, from which it derives the famous wine "nobile di Montepulciano", Siena is immersed in the campaign. The surrounding areas are full of farmhouses and structures equipped to appreciate landscapes and unique characteristic.

The Spring Extended Holidays on April 25 and May 1st grants to Italian people a break from the frenetic pace working to rediscover the pleasure of being with family and friends, maybe to discover and rediscover the many treasures, hidden or not, of Italy, first of all of Tuscany.