For many Italians, there is nothing more quintessentially American than cowboys. These iconic figures are an American symbol that embodies freedom. Like their American counterparts, Italy has its very own charming, rugged, horseback-riding cowboys called “butteri”. South of Florence, in the wild Maremma region between Tuscany and Lazio, “I butteri” still work the land as they have for centuries. Head over to the link in our story to discover the history and tradition of the original Italian cowboy! Writer: Arianna DiCicco #Butteri #Cowboys #Maremma #Tuscany #Italy