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A Look at Some of the Finest Cathedrals in Tuscany

<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify">Your Tuscan holiday can be spent in so many ways&period; It depends on what facet of Tuscany you’d like to focus on&period; Some people visit for the scenery&comma; others for the food and many <span class&equals;"GINGER&lowbar;SOFATWARE&lowbar;correct">visit<&sol;span> because of the abundance of incredible art works&period; A good way to spend your vacation other than going gaga over getting <span class&equals;"GINGER&lowbar;SOFATWARE&lowbar;correct">cosy<&sol;span> at one of the Tuscany villas is to visit some cathedrals&period; Churches are a nice way to get to know about religion&comma; art&comma; culture&comma; and history all at the same time&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify"><img class&equals;"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5352" alt&equals;"sienna1" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;medusamagazine&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2013&sol;07&sol;sienna1&period;jpg" width&equals;"485" height&equals;"323" &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify">Church of Saint Caterina<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify">This church is located in Siena and was opened in 1226&period; This is among the oldest churches in town and is said to be the site of many visions of the patron saint of the city&comma; Saint Caterina&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify">Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify">While it is most tempting to lock yourself in one of the relaxing Tuscany villas&comma; your vacation is made more worthwhile when visiting some of the place’s notable houses of worship&period; Among these is the Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie&comma; which was built in the fifteenth century&period; Its well-maintained lawn makes it a very relaxing place and a perfect stop for those looking for some peace and quiet&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify">Church of San Giovanni<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify">A cathedral that can be found in Livorno&comma; this is the oldest church in town and is home to some of Tuscany’s most breath taking paintings and sculptures&period; Among its treasures is a sixteenth century wooden <span class&equals;"GINGER&lowbar;SOFATWARE&lowbar;correct">cruxifix<&sol;span>&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify">Church of San Paolo<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify">For fans of gothic architecture&comma; an interesting stop is the Church of San Paolo&period; Built in the twelfth century&comma; this church underwent a renovation during the Baroque period&comma; where altars and confessionals were added to the interior&period; In the year 1800 it underwent  another makeover&comma; this time all but three altars were removed from the design in order that current Neo-Gothic architectural trends were accommodated&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify">Carmine Church<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify">A work from 1675&comma; this cathedral is located in Loris Giorgi and is a church worth visiting&period; It is the place where the famous painting&comma; Madonna and Child can be found&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify">Church of Spirito Santo<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify">Located in Pistoia&comma; the Church of Spirito Santo is known for its solid facade&comma; which is very typical of seventeenth century architectural works&period; The painter Dandini has one of his paintings here&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify">Tuscany is a place of interest among art lovers and those who love ancient structures and <span class&equals;"GINGER&lowbar;SOFATWARE&lowbar;correct">artefacts<&sol;span>&period; A good way to make the most of your vacation is to take your pick from the best Tuscany villas that are suitable to your needs&period; Most of all&comma; you need one that is located near the places of interest that you want to visit&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;

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