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.