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A major art and crafts event in Florence may be another reason for people to be attracted to Tuscany this spring.

Tuscany property buyers and others can enjoy the 2009 ART festival, which takes place at the Fortezza da Basso exhibition centre in the historic city and offers visitors a chance to enjoy a wide range of handcrafts and items made by over 700 exhibitors drawn not just from Italy but also a number of other countries.

The event runs from April 25th to May 3rd 2009, offering Tuscany property buyers plenty of opportunity to look around, as well as enjoying the many other historic, artistic and cultural attractions Florence has to offer.

Visitors to Tuscany may be interested to learn that one city has just gone a step further in preserving its cultural heritage.

The city of Lucca has banned any more foreign eateries from being established, a move that has drawn criticism from some but may appeal to those who prefer Italian food.

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Jazz fans will be able to enjoy the genre when in Tuscany this spring, as the annual Giotto Jazz festival takes place.

Lovers of the musical style can attend concerts in the Florence area between February 14th and April 3rd.

The line up for 2009 includes performances by Roberto Gatto, the Afinidad quartet, Tuck & Patti and the Jeff "Tain" Watts quartet.

Those keen on buying Tuscany property may find the event provides another reason to invest in the area and enjoy its varied attractions.

Florence itself is famous for its renaissance architecture, history and art that has led to it having United Nations world heritage status, while Pisa contains the famous leaning tower.

The tower was in danger of collapse until recently, but a project completed last year saw it partially straightened.

According to engineers working on the tower, it is now safe for another 300 years.

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Spring is the best time to enjoy staying in a Tuscany property, it has been stated.

Tourism firm Invitation to Tuscany has said that time of year is best because prices are lower, the countryside is at its most attractive and the tourists are fewer in number.

It holds a number of villas, farmhouses and apartments in locations such as Volterra and Stretta Carraia, places where attractions such as medieval architecture and olive groves are close at hand.

Investors keen on Tuscany property may wish to tap into this market themselves, by purchasing buy-to-let property in such areas to let out to visitors.

Alternatively, they may wish to own their own home in the region in order to enjoy it themselves.

Those spending spring in Tuscany can enjoy events such as Easter Sunday’s blowing up of a cart full of fireworks, a historic tradition said to convey good harvests and fortune on the city.

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Those keen on buying Tuscany property may be tempted by many fine aspects of the region, be they the iconic leaning tower of Pisa, the art and architecture of Florence or the many vineyards.

At the same time, however, there are many interesting events that may attract visitors and make life more interesting for residents and ex-pats alike, not least the Explosion of the Cart, which takes place every Easter Sunday.

On this date, two oxen carry the cart full of fireworks into the Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square), where a mechanical dove ‘flies’ along a wire to the vehicle, which then detonates in a series of spectacular explosions.

Rooted deep in Florentine historical tradition, this explosive event was said to bring good harvests and prosperity for the people if all went well.

Tuscany property buyers, who may be advised not to try this at home, will also find numerous other attractions in the city of Florence.

A centre of culture and art in the later medieval period, the city’s historic centre became a Unesco World Heritage site in 1982.

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Those investing in Tuscany property may be keen to see the sights of the region and perhaps do something interesting with their new garden.

Luckily, in the spring there is a chance to do both at once in the Pisa expo, which is held over the end of March and start of April.

The Pisa Expo offers a chance to see the latest wares in the gardening, home furniture, fishing and agriculture trades exhibited.

Such an event could give those investing in Tuscany property some good ideas on how to shape both the inside of their new dwellings and the garden outside.

At the same time, the presence of the iconic tower may provide an irresistible attraction for visitors, although those ascending it without a head for heights may find it tricky.

Earlier this year engineers managed to partially reverse the tilt of the tower to save it from collapse.

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Those investing in Tuscany property will find more prospects than just old homes in the countryside, it has been reported.

In a feature on urban holiday homes, the Times noted that the Tuscany property scene has witnessed a recent shift of buying to urban centres such as Florence, according to Knight Frank.

Discussing rental property in the city, Kate Stinchcombe of Holiday Lettings told the paper: "Two-bedroom properties at the lower end are selling for similar prices as one-bedders, but they can fetch £600 to £1,800 a week in rental income."

Such potential returns may attract investors to Florence and other Tuscan towns and cities.

Another good reason to invest could be the popularity of Italy as a holiday destination.

Last week the Daily Telegraph revealed that its readers had voted the country their favourite destination in Europe, noting that Tuscany is one of the best-loved regions.

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In news that may interest those thinking of investing in Tuscany property, a poll has shown that Italy is the favourite European destination for UK travellers.

The country came out top on the continent among readers polled by the Daily Telegraph.

Although the high value of the euro against sterling may have reduced the number of visitors to places like Tuscany, this lack of crowds may have added to the charm, the paper suggests.

Britons thinking of investing in Tuscany property may also find that the popularity of the region is boosted by some of its scenery and architecture appearing in the latest James Bond movie, the Quantum of Solace.

One scene features the Torre di Talamonaccio, a medieval tower in the south of the region, while the historic city of Siena also appears in the early part of the film.

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Those seeking to buy Tuscany property may look to the relatively undiscovered Lajatico area, it has been suggested.

In a report on the area, the Times has stated that while it is off the beaten tourist track, it still has the same scenery of rolling hills, cypress trees and olive groves that is typical of that part of Italy.

The report featured newly-restored properties in the area available to buy, with Tuscany property seekers being able to get a one-bedroom flat for £190,000 and a three-bedroom villa for £590,000.

It also noted that the area is conveniently located just 40 minutes’ drive away from Pisa Airport.

Being close to Pisa also means residents or tourist to whom investors may let the property can see the wonders of the historic city, including the famous leaning tower.

The tower, which was built in 1173, has had work carried out on its foundations in recent years to prevent it from toppling.

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The Tuscany property market is one that may often be boosted simply by people visiting the region and being drawn back by its charms, so like any major event the Florence Marathon may provide a significant boost to the sector.

Held on November 30th, the event will see thousands of competitors and those just trying to make it to the end of the course winding their way round the historic streets of the Tuscan capital.

Those taking part or simply going along to watch the event may get the chance to see what the Tuscany property market offers, as well as the various artistic and architectural attractions of the city itself.

A record field is set to take part in the marathon, with 8,700 entries accepted by November.

Sport and culture are not the only attractions that Florence has to offer, the Times has written this week.

It has also recommended the city for the quality of its shopping and fashion.

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Those who enjoy a good carnival may often lament when it has finished that it’s all over for another year all too quickly, but that will not be the case in the Tuscan town of Viarregio in February and March.

Buyers of Tuscany property can enjoy weekend after weekend of fun as the carnival processes through the town on the dates of February 8th, 15th, 22nd and 24th, plus March 1st.

The event is famous for its huge papier mache puppets, lovingly made and paraded by locals who have enjoyed this event down the years, with many of these being effigies of politicians and other famous personalities.

Such traditions may be part of what attracts Tuscany p?roperty buyers to the region, which has a wealth of history, art and culture.

These features include the city of Siena, which Discovery Tuscany has stated is probably the most attractive medieval city in the whole of Italy.

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