Tuscany - the fascinating region in the heart of Italy - captivates with its landscapes and historic sites. Gentle hills, where olive groves shimmer silver, crowned by the dark flames of cypress trees and the green umbrellas of pines, surround cities like Florence, Siena, and San Gimignano, which remind us of the region's great past with their architecture and art treasures. This and many other facets of Tuscany are showcased in the numerous brilliant photographs of this picture book.