Under the burning Tuscan sun roll marvelous hills, vineyards, and olive groves—all postcard-perfect landscapesnestling centuries-old towns,rural villas, and contadinofarmhouses. We’ve tracked down the best examples of such havens to paint a warm-hued picture of the look and feel of Tuscan living.Follow in Michelangelo’s footsteps to the Eremo Santa Maria Maddalena, a medieval hermitage nestled in the steep Arezzo hillside. Take a dip in the California-style pool of Roberto Budini Gattai, the architect who turned a modest winegrower’s house into a dazzling homage to David Hockney. Cool down in the tiled bedrooms of the Villa Villoresi, where, legend has it,Dante’s wife took refuge during the poet’s exile in the early 14th century.This collection gathers the region’s most remarkable homes and interiors, complete with insightful captionsand enthralling double spreads. Across contemporary architecture and traditional craftsmanship, minimal earthenware and decadent furniture, we discover all the natural tones and sun-kissed textures of Tuscany.The editor Angelika Taschenstudied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN from 1987 to 2010, she has published numerous titles on art, architecture, photography, design, travel, and lifestyle.The authors Barbara & René Stoeltieboth began their careers as artists and gallery owners. With René as photographer and Barbara as writer, they have been collaborating on interior design articles since 1984, contributing to such influential magazines as Vogue, The World of Interiors,AD,Elle,House and Garden,Country Living, and House Beautiful.