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Things to see in Tuscany: historic places

In Tuscany the atlas lists 5,111 historic places: 2,020 historic villas and palaces, 986 museums and 643 fortresses and towers and more.

The richest areas are the province of Firenze (1,619), the province of Siena (789) and the province of Grosseto (636).

By date of construction, the most common period is the Modern era (76% of dated places).

Of these, 166 list opening hours, 52 have free entry and 36 are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • 3,107with photo
  • 3,301with description
  • 166with opening hours
  • 89free entry
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What to see in Tuscany: frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Tuscany?

Among the best-documented historic places in Tuscany are Uffizi Gallery (Florence), Museum of San Marco (Florence), Galleria dell'Accademia (Florence), Torre del Mangia (Siena) and Fiesole archaeological site (Fiesole).

How many historic places are there in Tuscany?

The atlas lists 5,111 historic places in Tuscany: 2,020 historic villas and palaces, 986 museums, 643 fortresses and towers, 508 archaeological sites, 438 castles, 253 abbeys and monasteries, 186 historic theatres, 42 lighthouses and 35 historic villages.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Tuscany?

The places we list belong to: Medici Villas and Gardens in Tuscany, Piazza del Duomo, Pisa and Historic Centre of Florence.

Which historic places in Tuscany can you visit for free?

Free entry (always, or on the first Sunday of the month) at Palazzo Pitti (Florence), Museum of San Marco (Florence), Galleria dell'Accademia (Florence), National Archaeological Museum (Florence) and Officina di Santa Maria Novella (Florence) and 84 more. Check the conditions on the official website.