Under the burning Tuscan sun roll marvelous hills, vineyards, and olive groves—all postcard-perfect landscapes nestling centuries-old towns , rural villas , and contadino farmhouses . 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. Or 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. This collection gathers the region’s most remarkable homes and interiors , complete with insightful captions and 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.