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For anyone who has found a luxury villa in Pisa, the city's incredibly famous and iconic Leaning Tower will, no doubt, be one of the attractions that you will want to see. In fact, if you are spending time in the historic quarter, where the Piazza dei Miracoli (the square in which the Leaning Tower of Pisa is located) is situated, it is hard not to see the tower. It stands above most of the other buildings in the surrounding area and is visible from nearby streets all around the piazza. You can get glimpses without ever specifically visiting, sit in a nearby cafe and grab lunch or a coffee for a front-row seat and leisurely observation, or have a casual wander around the piazza itself. Seeing the Leaning Tower of Pisa doesn't need to be a big affair or ordeal.

You begin researching a vacation, decide on a destination and then start looking for the perfect holiday rental. Once you've found some good options, it can be hard to narrow them down but one thing that really helps are reviews. Hearing what real people have to say about something helps give us peace of mind and, luckily, here at Italy Villas, we have been blessed with lots of customers who give us great feedback. Therefore, we thought that it would be a good idea to put together a list of our most-reviewed properties to show some of the excellent villas and experiences you can expect when you book with us!

1. Montegufoni

Montegufoni is a wonderful castle dating back to the 12th century that was restored in the 17th century by the Acciaioli family, who added its distinctive and impressive tower that was modelled after the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. Part of a large estate that is comprised of gardens, vineyards and olive trees in the heart of the Chianti region, it is located 1km away from the small village of Montagnana and 20km from Florence.

The Last Supper is da Vinci's other great masterpiece and one of the most famous paintings in the history of the modern world. However, due to experimental techniques used in its making, the centuries past, damage in WWII and poor restoration in the 19th century, it is a shadow of its former self and in severe danger of disappearing forever.

Twenty-two years of restoration were undertaken in the 20th century and finished in 1999 and while this helped prolong the life of the work, the damage is severe. Despite this, viewers still come and some even return and the fascinating, beautiful work continues to capture hearts. Even if you're in Milan for just the one day, it is worth seeing – just read on for tips on planning your visit.

If you have found a vacation rental in Milan, one of the must-see attractions that almost everyone will pencil into their visit is a trip to see The Last Supper for themselves. One of the most iconic works in the history of art, it has influenced generations of art and pop culture for centuries now and is something that most have seen at some point in their lives. However, like all things, it is a different experience entirely to see something with your own eyes and in person.

Sitting back with a wine and taking in the distinctly Italian landscape is a must for any person of legal age that appreciates a drink and has found a vacation rental in Italy. Italy is, of course, famous for her cuisine and wine and visiting a winery to taste and learn about local wines is a wonderful way to spend a day. We have compiled a list of some of the country's best and most beloved wineries for you to peruse so all you need to do is get planning your next trip!