Tuscany

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Tuscany is just so stuffed full of culture that it is all just a bit overwhelming.  The major Renaissance cities do unfortunately suffer as a result and Florence in particular is becoming something of a nightmare with queues to rival those of Versailles or Granada. 

Once out of the cities though, it is still possible to find quiet little towns also containing the odd masterpiece, but not on the primary tourist route so much less stressful and definitely worth a visit.

The food and wine are right up there with the best of France or Spain and, like those countries, they have managed to retain local food without becoming too precious about it.  So, genuine local produce and decent wine, pizzas that actually taste of something, and a general absence of restaurant chains; at least that was when I was last there.

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