Tuscany Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 3. City known for its leaning tower
- 5. Period of Tuscan history that saw flourishing of art and culture
- 9. A type of reddish brown tile often used on Tuscan roofs
- 10. Famous bridge in Florence
- 12. Formal gardens in Florence located behind Palazzo Pitti
- 15. This island boasts a high number of centenarians, earning it the recognition as a "blue zone"
- 16. Famous renaissance artist, architect, and engineer known for his work in Florence
- 17. "Father of the Italian language" born in Florence. Author of the Divine Comedy
- 18. Famous Tuscan wine
- 19. Signature red Tuscan grape used to make wine
- 20. Delicacy found in the Tuscan region often incorporated into dishes like pasta or Risotto
Down
- 1. Traditional art form involving hand crafted pottery
- 2. Flowers common in Tuscan fields symbolizing happiness and longevity
- 3. Famous horse race held twice a year in Siena
- 4. Family of powerful bankers and patrons of the arts in Florence
- 6. Botticelli's painting depicting the goddess of love on Cypress
- 7. River running through middle of Florence
- 8. Caravaggio's painting depicting the mythological character with snakes for hair
- 10. Famous puppet from the Tuscan region
- 11. Tuscan landscape often features this type of tree
- 13. Small evergreen tree with a prominent role in Tuscan agriculture and its products
- 14. Sculptor of the famous David statue