Pictures of Tuscany for Your Home or Office
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Tuscany is a Magical Place
Imagine walking through rolling hills, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. Birds are singing and the roads are lined with cypress trees. Suddenly you are surprised to come across grazing cows, or a fawn, or a boar family.
Sounds like a dream, doesn't it? Well, this is exactly what I remember from my trip to Tuscany.
We hiked between quaint, medieval Tuscan towns, like San Gimignano, Montepulciano, and Volterra. Rome and Florence were great, but I'll take the Tuscan countryside anytime.
If you have fond memories of Tuscany or dream of going there sometime, maybe you would like to decorate your home with beautiful pictures of Tuscany and Tuscan decor. Here, you will find my own images of Tuscany, including posters of doors and windows, as well as other cool Tuscan art.
Tuscan Nine Patch II Art Print, available at All-Posters
Tuscany Panorama
Rolling HIlls and Cypress Trees
This was one of the beautiful scenes while walking in Tuscany. The cypress trees lining the way added an elegance to the landscape. Click on the image to purchase framed or unframed from Imagekind.
What makes Tuscany such an attractive destination?
Tuscany is known for its landscape, history, culture, food, and wine.
With Florence as its center, it also comprises the historic towns of Siena, Pienza, San Gimignano, Volterra, and Pisa. Tuscany's rolling hills make up two-thirds of its total area. It is the birthplace of the Renaissance, implying a certain elegance combined with rustic charm. When we think of Tuscany, we think of olives and grapes, earth tones, soft light, wine, and romance.
Read more about Tuscany on Wikipedia.
A Closer View of Tuscany
Siena was settled by the Etruscans (900 to 400 b.c.), who were advanced in their ways of using irrigation for farming. The city is famous for its Palio horse race, held each year in the huge Piazza del Campo.
Florence is located on the Arno River and is the capital of Tuscany. It is known for its art and architecture, birthed during the Renaissance.
Montepulciano is another Etruscan hill town with amazing wine and food. Its Vino Nobile wine is considered one of the best in Italy and derives from the sangiovese grape.
Tuscany Images Available through Imagekind
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In 2007, my husband and I were fortunate enough to do a hiking and wine tour through the towns of Montepulciano, San Gimignano, Siena, and Volterra in Tuscany. We actually walked a good part of the way between these towns and so were able to experience the countryside on foot. As you will see below I was very struck by the beautiful and unique windows and doors I encountered.
Here are a few of the images from that trip and they are available for purchase through my IMAGEKIND GALLERY. On Imagekind, you can order custom-sized posters or prints. Matting and framing or printing on canvas are also options.
Arno River Panorama by Kim Manley Ort
Clay Jar by Kim Manley Ort
Windows of Tuscany by Kim Manley Ort
Old Bench in Tuscany by Kim Manley Ort
Doors of Tuscany by Kim Manley Ort
Door Tryptych by Kim Manley Ort
Decorate Your Home in the Tuscan Style
a book by Alexandra Black and Simon McBride
Tuscan Elements (Decor Best-Sellers)
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Tuscany Decor on Amazon
Tuscany Art Deco Poster
Leaning Tower of Pisa on Zazzle
The leaning tower of Pisa is one of, if not the, most recognizable site in Tuscany. According to Wikipedia, this bell tower was built in 1173 and started leaning shortly after due to a poorly laid foundation. It is amazing that a building such as this is most famous for its flaws. Find out more about this building at Wikipedia.
Tuscany Italy retro art deco travel poster by strk3
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50 Great Hikes in Tuscany
Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes In & Around Tuscany: Hiking the Mountains, Forests, Coast & Historic Sites of Wild Tuscany & Beyond (Explorer's 50 Hikes)
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Walking is the best way to really see Tuscany!
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Have you been to Tuscany?
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RenaissanceWoman2010
Mar 15, 2012 @ 12:24 pm | delete
- Tuscany is one of my dream trips (yet to happen). I'd like to visit for my birthday this year. It would be wonderful to experience this lovely region on foot (or perhaps on a bike trip). I love your Tuscan art. You have a true inner eye for seeing the essence of the landscape, the culture, and the spirit of a place. Enjoyed absorbing this essence.
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SynchronicityHouse
Feb 10, 2012 @ 12:05 pm | delete
- Not yet; but it's on my Bucket full of things to do List! Thank you for all these gorgeous pictures - you've created a wonderful Lens
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InspirationbyDmarie
Feb 9, 2012 @ 5:45 pm | delete
- No but hope to some day
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vekoslavr
Feb 8, 2012 @ 9:39 am | delete
- I'm inlove in Tuscany. Hiking around Volterra is beautiful.
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vekoslavr
Feb 8, 2012 @ 9:38 am | delete
- I'm inlove in Tuscany. Hiking around Volterra is beautiful.
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About the Author
Take a Hiking and Wine Tour of Tuscany
La Dolce Vita Wine Tours offers small group hiking and wine tours in Italy, Spain, and Portugal. We have done two trips with them, the first one being through Tuscany and the second the Italian Alps. I would highly recommend this company, run by a husband and wife team.
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