Under the burning Tuscan sun roll marvelous hills, vineyards, and olive groves—all
postcard-perfect landscapes
nestling
centuries-old towns
,
rural villas
, and
contadino
farmhouses
. We’ve tracked down the best examples of such havens to paint a warm-hued picture of the
look and feel of Tuscan living
.
Follow in
Michelangelo
’s footsteps to the Eremo Santa Maria Maddalena, a medieval hermitage nestled in the steep Arezzo hillside. Or take a dip in the California-style pool of Roberto Budini Gattai, the architect who turned a modest winegrower’s house into a dazzling homage to David Hockney.
This collection gathers the region’s
most remarkable homes and interiors
, complete with
insightful captions
and enthralling
double spreads
. Across contemporary architecture and traditional craftsmanship, minimal earthenware and decadent furniture, we discover all the natural tones and sun-kissed textures of Tuscany.