In news that may interest those thinking of investing in Tuscany property, a poll has shown that Italy is the favourite European destination for UK travellers.

The country came out top on the continent among readers polled by the Daily Telegraph.

Although the high value of the euro against sterling may have reduced the number of visitors to places like Tuscany, this lack of crowds may have added to the charm, the paper suggests.

Britons thinking of investing in Tuscany property may also find that the popularity of the region is boosted by some of its scenery and architecture appearing in the latest James Bond movie, the Quantum of Solace.

One scene features the Torre di Talamonaccio, a medieval tower in the south of the region, while the historic city of Siena also appears in the early part of the film.

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