Archive for 'Central Italy'

Genga is a stunning Orange Flag awarded town in the Ancona province of Le Marche. Situated on the Sentino River, this charming little haven has lots to offer to tourists. Genga got its name from being the ancestral home of the famous noble della Genga family. This ancient dynasty produced many influential figures throughout the centuries, the best known being Pope Leo XII.

Stay at a beautiful holiday villa in Casa Rotonda, only six kilometres away from Genga and have a wonderful few days relaxing in lavish surroundings and exploring this beautiful part of Le Marche.

Arpino is a picturesque hilltop town in the region of Latium. Situated in Liri Valley, this humble town was the birthplace of several influential figures of history. Cicero, the legendary Roman philosopher was born here way back in 106BC as was Marco Agrippa, the skilled architect who designed the majestic pantheon in Rome!

Why not treat yourself to a gorgeous villa with a swimming pool in Latium where you can live the life of luxury during your holiday and can easily travel around to visit tourist towns like Arpino?

Want to set off on a scenic adventure then why not go to explore the beautiful lake of Bolsena in Latium, a vast pool of water that filled up a dormant volcano crater over 370,000 years ago. Bolsena is the biggest town on the lake shore and can be read about in great detail in our dedicated article.

There are other stunning towns and villages around Lake Bolsena worth visiting so why not make a trail of it and hike or cycle around these little gems to see all they have to offer!

Stay in a stunning villa near Lake Bolsena where you can relax and unwind in peaceful surroundings.

Montefalco, nicknamed the ‘Balcony of Umbria’, is a beautiful peaceful spot in Italy that sits within the hills of Perugia. Close to the pilgrimage town of Assisi, Montefalco itself was the home of six canonised saints, each one with churches here dedicated in their honour. Montefalco is a well preserved medieval town that earned itself the prestigious Orange Flag award for its dedicated preservation of architecture, historic and culture.

Stay in a holiday rental in Foligno, only a few kilometres away from Montefalco where you can enjoy a peaceful stay under the warm Italian sunshine.

Begin your day of exploration with the visit to the beautiful church of San Francesco. Inside is an impressive fresco collection, depicting the life of Saint. Francis. The church is also home to a museum of fine art and precious artefacts that has made it one of the most notable in all of Umbria.

The Orange Flag town of Casperia in Latium is located on a hilltop, nestled in the middle of the Sabine Hills. This medieval fortressed town has remained frozen in history, totally unscathed by commercialism and a perfect spot to visit for those who like to step off the beaten track.

Why not book into a beautiful holiday villa in Vescovile, only a few kilometres from Casperia where you can easily explore the area for a few days. Casperia is shaped almost like a perfect pyramid, narrowing to a point at the top of the hill upon which it is built.