From American Blockbuster films and contemporary music to bargain supermarket wines and even video games, there is no mistaking the popular appeal of Tuscany. Villa rental in the Italian region is becoming more and more popular, and here are just some of the many reasons why.
Celebrity haven
When it comes to Tuscany, villa rental is not just for the general public. Eighties popstar and eco-warrior, Sting, for example, owns a villa in Il Palagio. In addition, bestselling author Frances Mayes, whose book Under the Tuscan Sun and the later film adaption catapulted her to fame, also owns a home in Cortona, Bramasole. The book itself is also about a Tuscan villa, and many visitors flock to the Bramasole gate each year in their bid to retrace the steps of the book's female protagonist.
Assassin's Creed
The beautiful architecture and panoramas of medieval Tuscany (villa rental was not around back then, of course) feature heavily in the popular video game Assassin's Creed II which was released back in 2009. The game features various locations in late 15th century Italy, such as the city of Florence and several sweeping sections of the Tuscan countryside.
Pop Music
If there ever was a reason to visit Tuscany - villa rental or otherwise - then it would be to experience authentic Tuscan music. Forget the traditional Operas and symphonies and the likes of Puccini, nowadays it's all about indie rock, pop, and electronic outfits such as Baustelle. They were formed in the mid-'90s in the Tuscan town of Montepulciano and, recently, they recorded a song which was solely dedicated to the Tuscan city of Follonica.
The Silver Screen
Next time you find yourself visiting Tuscany (villa rental accommodation is highly recommended) you might be surprised to discover that a lot of the locales you encounter will look instantly familiar; not because you've been there before, but because they have featured prominently in many Hollywood blockbusters. The beautiful Italian region is perennially popular with filmmakers. It has featured in films since as early as 1900 and has been used in the Italian film industry as well as in huge American films such as Gladiator and Hannibal.
Fashion
In Florence, the economy is carried on the back of the fashion and textile industry. Presently, some of the greatest designers from around the globe draw on these Tuscan industries, particularly in Florence. In fact, the Italian textile industry accounts for a quarter of total European production - which is a turnover of over 25 billion Euros.
Giovanni Balboni works for To Tuscany, who specialise in finding the perfect Tuscany villa rental in Chianti as well as selected villas in Umbria and Puglia. To Tuscany is proud of their villas and their reputation. Each Tuscany villa rental is personally selected and visited by our representatives to ensure we offer only the best in the region.
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