On a visit toFlorence, it is difficult to choose whichsights are not to be missed. Of coursethis includesthe Duomo andBaptistery, the Uffizi Gallery and the Academywith theDavidby Michelangelo.Ifyou have this"checked", maybe there is still timeleft to seea few lesswell-known arttreasures. Here is my personal selection, discovered for youatmy lastvisitin Florence.
What better means than photographs to describe a land and the journey through it. Last year Mr. McCurry chose Umbria for one of his photo travels and came up with a sensational moving and thoughtful look into Umbria's landsaceps, people and history.
Lake Trasimeno is right at the border between Umbria and Tuscany. Therefore La Rogaia is a perfect starting point for exploring not only Umbria but also Southern Tuscany. Small towns such as Cortona, Chiusi or Arezzo offer lots to see and of course also lots of great food and drink.