From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
Tuscany (Italian: Toscana) is a region in Italy. It has an area of 22,990 square kilometres (8,880 sq mi) and a population of about 3.6 million inhabitants.
Tuscany is known for its landscapes and its artistic legacy.
Six Tuscan localities have been UNESCO protected sites including Florence, Siena, Pisa, San Gimignano, Pienza and the Val d'Orcia.
Florence, the capital city of Tuscany, lies on the River Arno and is known for its history and its importance in the Middle Agesand in the Renaissance, especially for its art and architecture.
Historical notable residents:
Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Donatello
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, Giotto, Dante Alighieri,Sandro Botticelli.
