Then the adventure and wonderment begins.
Italy by train - Tuscany by train Vicchio is a small town
north of Florence where the air is fresh and the people are warm.
They are passionate about their land and their culture. Their festivals are very enjoyable when you get to see how simple enjoy life with the food, family and friends surrounding them.
The
landscape is breathtaking especially when the leaves start changing. Take a short 45 min train ride from
Florence and enjoy the magical and enchanting little town of
Vicchio.
Places to Visit in Tuscany For a change, you can catch a bus to the gorgeous hill town of
Vallombrosa from the SITA bus station to the left of SMN station. It will take about an hour and a half from Florence, but once you get there it will
feel like another world. A complete, silent escape from the bustling and busy streets of
Florence.
Take a walk around the grounds of the monastery and enjoy a picnic lunch in the
wide space of green park.
Italy by train - Tuscany by trainCredits: NoiDellaValDiNievole
Montecatini Terme is a town about a 50 min ride on a regional train from SMN station. The land is built around the springs that flow down the hill which is the ancient town of
Montecatini Alto.
Some of the documents found in 1530 talk about the construction of these tanks of thermal water springs. They were later considered great outlets for medicinal purposes. Today,
the town of Montecatini Terme thrives on the
spas all over town.
Italy by train - Tuscany by train Further past Montecatini Terme lies
Lucca. The great walled city.
These walls were built (16th to 17th century) as a defense against the ‘
old enemy’ Florence, although they were never tested in war. They remain still intact and has become a way of working out for the people and tourists of
Lucca. They love to walk, jog or bike around the wide and graceful path. There are great photo ops as well if you remember to stop and take a few shots.
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