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Tuscany Marvel Hardcover

Assouline Tuscany Marvel hardcover presents a feast for all the senses – Tuscany, Italy. A creative incubator that fosters art and architecture from Etruscan, Roman, Renaissance and modern eras. The old church, once docked at the 19th-century Grand Tours, now stands in the town square. Rolling wheat hills and colorful olive groves inspire authentic Tuscan cuisine, and it's dotted with villas built by the famous Medici family. From its shores the Tyrrhenian Sea lapped against the shores of the island of Elba, where the Emperor Napoleon was exiled. Quaint villages, historic towns and bustling cities dot its landscape almost as varied as the neighborhoods themselves. From the annual horse races in Piazza del Campo, to the centuries-old winemaking tradition in the Chianti region, to the city of Pisa, an ancient maritime republic known for its youthful energy with its École Normale Supérieure and its Leaning Tower, Tosca Nana is the dream, where thousands of people come to relive its history and admire the beauty of an area.

In fashion, Ferragamo, Gucci and Pucci are all associated with Florence and her endless inspirations. What truly defines Tuscany, however, is its timelessness, with masterpieces from centuries ago still drawing crowds and Brunelleschi's dome in Florence always wows onlookers.