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If you are thinking about going on a vacation to Italy, there are so many incredible places to see. But the place I am going to tell you about are a part of the Tuscany tours of Italy. They are some of the most beautiful architecture you will ever come upon. In Tuscany there are the most picturesque and the most exquisite architecture in the world.

In Tuscany alone there are six UNESCO protected sites. This means they are protected by the international World Heritage Program. They protect these sites as outstanding culture for everyone. There are only 851 sites throughout the world and 6 of them are right there to see on your Tuscany tours vacation.

Some of these protected sites include the centers in Siena, Penza, Florence, and San Gimignano. There is also the Val d'Orcia, and the square of the Cathedral of Pisa. You might more readily know it as the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

In Siena there is the Duomo cathedral, which represents the great Italian Romanesque culture. Santa Maria del Flore is in Florence, another place you must see. It is a wonderful piece of architecture. There is an amazing old bridge in Florence called the Ponche Vencho Bridge. Held up by stilts, the old bridge also has shops built along the edge.

In San Gimignano, there is a small town on top of a hill. This town is walled and is well known for its medieval architecture. It has 14 towers that you can see from miles.

The 14 towers have seen much throughout their existence, including wars and major disasters. Yet these towers remain as beautiful works of art, which you will be able to view on your Tuscany tours. Then there is Val d'Orcia, protected for its quaint little villages and the beautiful rolling hills. You shouldn't leave Italy without visiting this place once.

It is mainly because of their magnificent architecture that these cities are protected. You can take in all the beauty and history of these sites when you go on one of your Tuscany tours.

Discover more tips about Tuscany Tours at our website Traveling Italy. Also, be sure to check out our section on seeing Italy Sports.