Verborgene Toskana

The oak tree where Pinocchio hanged himself, a depiction of Mussolini in a 15th-century church window, a luxury hotel that has turned into public restrooms, a milk vending machine from the 17th century, a unique astronomical representation in the world, a whale in Lucca, an authentic vial containing the blood of Christ, where faith moves mountains, a diamond in marble, the location of the Wedding at Cana, an unusual anatomical classroom in Pistoia, the Fountain of Youth of the fairy Morgana, an unusual walk along the marble path... Away from mass tourism and the usual clichés, Tuscany still holds well-hidden treasures that it reveals only to locals and travelers who venture off the beaten path. This guide is a must for anyone who thinks they know Tuscany well, but also for those who want to discover another side of the region.