Tuscan movies

Famed for its beautiful countryside and quintessential medieval towns, it comes as no surprise that Tuscany has been used as the backdrop for many movies, both Italian and international.

Here are some you might like to check out (either before your visit, or afterwards to relive your holiday!):

Under the Tuscan sun – filmed in and around Cortona
Gladiator – Val D’Orcia valley
Hannibal – Florence
Tea with Mussolini – Florence
A room with a view – Florence
Life is beautiful – Arezzo
A midsummer night’s dream – Montalcino and Val D’Orcia area
The English patient – Pienza, Montepulciano and Val D’Orcia area.