Archive for 'Central Italy'

Come to the southern area of Rome province in Latium to visit the cliff town of Nemi overlooking a beautiful lake of the same name! This popular little tourist spot earned itself the prestigious Orange Flag award for being a town of many lovely attractions which are well documented and signposted too as well the buildings and history of Nemi being exceptionally well preserved.

Choose from an excellent range of luxury villas in Latium where you can relax in style after a few days of touring this incredible region!

The impressive Sferisterio di Macerata is a huge open air stadium in Macerata, Le Marche where the old Italian sport of Pallone col Bracciale was once played!

Stay in a gorgeous vacation rental in Le Marche where you can visit Sferisterio di Macerata and many other wonderful attractions in the area!

For nearly five centuries the Italian national sport of Pallone col Bracciale was played, dating back to the 15th century.

This ancient sport encompassed several variations and all originally used a small inflated ball called a ‘Pallone’. The modern day English word ‘balloon’ derives from this word.

This ball was struck back and forth between teams by means of a cylindrical piece of equipment worn on the forearm called a ‘Bracciale’. Points were scored in fifteens and tens such as tennis with a scoring system as follows: 15 – 30 – 40 – 50. Victory of twelve games would win the match.

If you’re a tourist with a passion for history then a visit to Palatine hill, one of the seven ancient hills of Rome is a must see attraction!

From the summit of Palatine hill, you can look down upon a rectangular plaza framed by ancient government buildings which once made up the original city centre. It’s called Forum Romanum and was a busy marketplace and venue for speeches, criminal trials and even gladiator fights!

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Explore the ancient town of springs and fountains in Latium called Viterbo! Situated 80 kilometres north of Rome, Viterbo is surrounded by the majestic Monti Cimini and Monti Volsini and is enveloped by strong 12th century medieval walls.

Book a holiday rental in Latium for a few days and explore the stunning town of Viterbo for yourself!

Visitors can enter this beautiful old town through its ancient gates and browse around some of the cultural attractions here. The historic centre of Viterbo is one of the finest preserved towns in Italy and would be a superb stop off on a day tour of the area.

If you wish to experience a cultural vacation to Italy then be sure to stop off in the Renaissance city of Florence in Tuscany for a few days!

This artistic haven is home to a multitude of attractions such as its cathedral, the Uffizi Art Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio and much more.

Choose from a wonderful range of vacation rentals in the Florence area where you can relax and unwind after a few days of cultural indulgence!

Walk along the ancient walls of Florence city and learn about the intriguing towers that still stand along sections of it. Go on a tour of the magnificent Pitti Palace and adjacent Boboli Gardens, once home to the wealthy Medici Family.