Tuscany (Toscana) is a region in central Italy with an area of about 23,000 sq klm (8,900 sq miles) and a population of about 3.8 million inhabitants.

The regional capital is the beautiful City of Florence (Firenze for the Italians).
Tuscany is known for landscapes, traditions, history, art legacy and its high culture.
It is regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and has been home to many figures influential in the history of art and science.
It a popular place in Italy, and the main tourist destination by number of tourist arrivals are Florence, Pisa, Montecatini Terme, Castiglione della Pescaia and Grosseto.