Many are the curiosities around the city of Florence and Tuscany in general. Today, we are going to tell you the 8 things that you did not know about the Tuscan Italian region.
- Tuscany is the birthplace of the Italian language. Heart and soul of the Renaissance, Tuscany was a very important cultural center that influenced both artistic and commercial development throughout Europe. Where the Italian language has a close relationship with Latin, modern Italian comes directly from the Tuscan Italian dialect, formed precisely during the years of the Renaissance.
- Tuscany is the region with the largest number of football teams. Italy’s national sport is without doubt football and this land is known for its high-level teams. Tuscany is the place to visit if you want to enjoy some quality sports. You can start from the Artemio Franchi football stadium to see Fiorentina’s athletes in action. Next, you can go to the Montepaschi Arena, home of the Siena football team. The third team to mention is Livorno, which has its headquarters at the Armando Picchi stadium. Choose yours!
- Tuscany was the first region to use floors. In 1339, the city of Florence was the first European city to present them, opening the doors to this “trend” that influenced all the rest of Europe.
- There are more UNESCO sites in Tuscany than in all of Australia or South Africa. For those looking for a cultural holiday, few places in the world offer more than Tuscany. For instance, the cities all have a medieval historic center and those of Siena, Florence, and Pienza are protected.
- The Tower of Pisa is not the only leaning tower in this region. For instance, there are other towers in Tuscany with a more or less pronounced slope, including the church of San Nicola and the bell tower of the church of San Michele degli Scalzi, which is inclined at least 5 degrees. The tower of Pisa, in particular, owes its slope due to the conformation of the ground, which tends to yield, being made of sand and clay.
- Pinocchio is of Tuscan Italian origin. Although many associate this character with the 1940 Disney movie, the original story was written by Carlo Collodi, from Florence, in 1826.
- Tuscany has several ski resorts. Although Tuscany is commonly associated with a warm climate and rich vegetation, during the Winter, some places become the refuge for skiers and snowboarders.
- What does the Stendhal syndrome have in common with Tuscany? Here is the answer: This condition is also called Florence Syndrome. The name was attributed by Stendhal himself, who experienced this sensation during his visit in the Church of Santa Croce. This syndrome is connected with tachycardia, dizziness, hallucinations, and confusion after exposure to works of art of extraordinary beauty. It is not so strange then that Tuscany, and especially Florence, was the cause, given the impressive artistic offer of the city.
