Said to have been designed by Michelangelo himself, above, Villa Machiavelli is a piece of history nestled among Tuscany’s rolling hills—and now it can be rented. Getty Images Home to the ...

growing and gardening under the heat of the Tuscan sun in landscapes that seem so untouched by urbanism. Italian gardens remain rustic and romantic despite the march of modernity, combining ...

In the heart of the enchanting Chianti wine region in Tuscany, Italy, stands an exquisite 16th-century stone farmhouse called "Villa Ardore." Transformed into a luxurious sanctuary for love and ...

Outside, in the immaculately landscaped gardens, a huge travertine swimming pool looks out across undulating ... including stuffed and fried courgette flowers — produced by a chef named Leonardo who ...