This document provides an overview of the Italian region of Tuscany. It highlights several key cities in Tuscany including Florence, Pisa, and Siena. Florence is described as the cradle of the Renaissance and several important landmarks are mentioned like the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, and Uffizi Gallery. Pisa is noted for the Leaning Tower. Tuscany is also described as an important region for wine, olive oil, food including antipasto, and as the birthplace of important scientists and artists.
14. Firenze (Florence).. A few spots
Galleria degli Uffizi (Uffizi
Gallery) Botticellli
Venere del
(Botticelli Venus)
15. Firenze (Florence).. A few spots
The Vasari Corridor
(open one month a year)
From Palazzo Vecchio..
..through Uffizi..
..above Ponte Vecchio..
..to Palazzo Pitti (residence of Medici Family)
16. Firenze (Florence).. A few spots
The Vasari Corridor
(open one month a year)
From Palazzo Vecchio..
..through Uffizi..
..above Ponte Vecchio..
..to Palazzo Pitti (residence of Medici Family)
17. Firenze (Florence).. A few spots
The Vasari Corridor
(open one month a year)
From Palazzo Vecchio..
..through Uffizi..
..above Ponte Vecchio..
..to Palazzo Pitti (residence of Medici Family)
37. You already know the
TUSCANY
better than what you think you do
only
GOOD
FAMOUS
STUFF..
38. ..In Science&History
Pisa
..Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Florence
(tomb)
Phiysicist, mathematician,
astronomer and philosopher
Scientific Revolution
The father of the modern science
Heliocentrism
46. .. Cinema
3 Oscar (La vita è bella)
•Best Actor
•Best Music (Nicola Piovani)
•Best Foreign Language Film
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp3mc4ilmr0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y9aKqawdUQ)