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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Chris Wilson and Amelia Neath

10 of the best small towns and villages in Tuscany you might not have heard of

Volterra was once a mighty Etruscan city - (Getty Images)

One thing most visitors to Italy can all agree on is that Tuscany, with its Renaissance architecture, towering hilltops and spread of vineyards, is one of the most bewitching areas to visit in Europe. What is harder to narrow down is which area of this almost 9,000 square mile region is the best to travel to.

You could easily spend your days exploring Florence and Pisa, or wandering through the narrow streets and central piazza of Siena. But perhaps the greatest experience in Tuscany is discovering the many medieval hilltop towns scattered through the countryside.

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