charming apartments tuscany countryside - Town House Suites in Massa Carrara, Italy

MASSA CARRARA: MEMORIES IN MARBLE
The province of Massa Carrara is situated in the northernmost part of Tuscany, near such wonderful locations as the Golfo dei Poeti (Gulf of Poets), the Cinque Terre (famous five villages) and some of Tuscany’s most renowned cities. Massa Carrara strikes most visitors as the perfect balance between land and sea because the Apuan Alps, famous around the world as ‘marble mountains’, overlook the sea, with beaches that extend for several kilometres.

With such a wonderful geographical position, stunning natural views, and wonderful accommodation facilities, this part of Tuscany draws thousands of tourists every year. The Lunigiana region, a hugely popular tourist destination, lies in the northernmost part of Massa Carrara and stretches beyond the Apuan Alps. Tourists may also follow the river Magra to find the well-preserved signs of an ancient civilization. And always, always, you are within sight of the fantastic Apuan Alps, which offer you a uniformly excellent view of the sea. Also acting as a magnet to tourists are the fascinating marble quarries.

You will be delighted with the numerous castles that lie scattered around the province, reminding them of the fierce battles that were fought for occupation of Massa Carrara, which was an independent principality under the Cybo Malaspina family for centuries. Then there are the Romanesque parishes with their ancient stone structures, which have drawn the faithful through the centuries. Dotting the countryside are the province’s charming little villages, home to artworks created by masters from Lucca, Genoa, Milan, Florence and France.

The mild climate of Massa Carrara throughout the year means that you can visit at any time, following in the footsteps of travellers who delighted in the fine hill wine that was exported from Lunigiana. Other typical local products include lardo di colonnata (strips of cured pork fat), testaroli (a type of pasta) with pesto sauce, chestnut honey, panigacci (a simple flatbread), mushrooms, focaccette of aulla, torte d’erbi (herb quiche), olive bread, and, chestnut bread.

All of these delicacies and more are on the menu at the various Massa Carrara accommodations that we have listed and we would love to facilitate your trip to this most lovely Tuscan province. Accommodation in Massa Carrara includes hotels, campsites, historical residences, bed and breakfasts, and exclusive rental apartments, information about all of which is available with us. So without delay, make your way to the marble mountains.

TOWN HOUSE SUITES IN TUSCANY: STAY IN ONE!

Imagine living in a 14th-century home that looks stuck in time, yet offers every comfort that the modern age has invented. The Palazzo Torriani is a town house suite in Tuscany that is actually a historic home dating back to the end of the 14th century. It has always been owned and lived in by the ancestors of the present-day proprietors. The current owners have recently completed a thorough and careful restoration of the building, returning the mansion to all its former glory.

As a result of the restoration, the town house suite has three apartments furnished with antique furniture but endowed with every modern convenience, meant for guests who are keen on spending their holidays in an old world atmosphere, in the tranquillity of a small, charming village in the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines. And for the lovers of motor sports, the Imola racetrack, home of the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix, is close at hand. Can you think of a greater contrast?

This is just one example of the Tuscany town houses that await guests who find these beautiful accommodations through our site. Our comprehensive and all-encompassing list of Tuscany town house suites would, we are confident, put all other choices in the shade, so why don’t you check them out? We put you in touch with the owners of all our properties, of which the Palazzo Torriani is only an example.

Our properties boast such amenities as air-conditioning, swimming pools, barbecues, and truly spectacular natural surroundings. The "Azienda Agrituristica" Lucignanello Bandini is an example. Situated on the southernmost tip of Tuscany, in the tiny village of Lucignano d’Asso, it is a half-hour drive from Siena. The hamlet consists of two stony roads, two churches, a castle, a quaint little store and a number of smaller houses that look out across rolling fields and patches of woodland towards the reassuring outline of Mount Amiata, a visual point of reference for many miles around. The muted pinks, beiges and pale ochers of Lucignano’s ancient walls perfectly harmonize with the palette of the Crete Senesi, the Sienese Claylands whose rich, pliant soil forms the body of those warm-hued terracotta pots and urns that are a feature of the area.

As you can see, therefore, wherever you go in Tuscany, you will come across one of our town house suites. So without delay, see them for yourself here.

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