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The best path is the 'Via Francigena', an historical itinerary leading to Rome from Canterbury.

The main attractions to see are:
- Florence
- Siena
- Val d’Elsa (presented in the books of Dante and Boccaccio)
- Certaldo
- San Gimignano (declared by UNESCO to be part of the 'World's Architectural Heritage')
- The Chianti region]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16482 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13731
The trip takes you about 1h and 50 min and it is all worth it. You dart through Tuscany at 200 km an hour on your way to Florence and you see for yourself the undulating hills, the cypress trees and on the top of the hill, villas and agriturismi Tuscany is known for.

And once you get to Florence go off the beaten tourist track – do visit the market of Florence and dive into the colourful atmosphere, the smell of leather and the art of bargaining. You can find there some great gift to carry home – especially the pashmina shawls and the silk ties.

I love going to Florence from Rome – even for a day and if you find the time to do it you will not regret it.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13731 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8609 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8609 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8598 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8598 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8548 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8548