Home to some of the world 's most recognizable tourist icons, Tuscany has been enticing visitors with its cooking and culture ever since the Etruscans arrived over two millennia ago. Virginia Maxwell, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 2 expert authors29 driving tours and itineraries42 Renaissance masterpieces4000 years of art and architectureEat & Drink Like a Local featureIn-depth backgroundPull-out city mapFeature coverage of top sightsComprehensive planning toolsAt-a-glance practical info