Perhaps the most romanticized region in all of Italy, having featured in at least a dozen of Hollywood blockbusters, and considered the birthplace of The Renaissance, a cultural movement that continues to inspire awe to this day, Tuscany is never not teeming with tourists.

As diverse as this region of Italy is—it's one of the largest in the country—most tourists will only briefly pass through, either for a scenic drive down a winding road lined by cypress trees, take pictures with the landmark Leaning Tower of Pisa, or stroll the narrow streets of Florence or Sienna.