Tuscan Dawn

Tuscany (known as Toscana in Italian) is one of the most beautiful regions in Italy. It is a large area but only has a population of about 3.6 million people. The territory is two thirds hilly and one fourth mountainous while the remainder is constituted of the plains that form the valley of the Arno River with the regional capital being Florence. Tuscany is known for its landscapes and artistic legacy and is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance movement. Its artistic heritage includes architecture, painting and sculpture, collected in dozens of museums in towns and cities across the region. Photography by John Woodworth.