Archive for 'Big Cities'

Rome is a city that is very much defined by her architecture. In fact, the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and St Peter's are probably the very first thing to come to mind when one thinks of the city. While defining monuments becoming shorthand for a city is not at all uncommon, Rome has just so many that are incredibly iconic and well-known all over the globe. Here are some of the other architectural gems of Rome that you need to check out once you have found a holiday rental in Rome.

1. Torre Argentina

Torre Argentina is a fascinating architectural gem that is both a historic ruin and one of the largest cat sanctuaries in the whole world.     Read More

Spend a phenomenal time in the city of Bergamo in Lombardy. Located about 40 kilometres northeast of Milan and 30 kilometres from Lake Como, this scenic city is situated on the foothills of the Alps.

This lively place offers a lot for tourists to do and see. It’s the second most visited city in Lombardy after Milan and is famous for its prominence in music history.

Music has been taught and sung here to pristine standards for over eight hundred years, most notably in the magnificent church of Santa Maria Maggiore. Despite Bergamo being a striking walled city, in many ways its streets and character still retain the look of a busy medieval village.

The upper city side of Bergamo however has the look of great wealth and expense. Walk around the Piazza Vecchia here and walk through the beautiful Palazzo della Ragione and the white decorative Angelo Mai Library.     Read More

Situated at the foot of the Julian Alps is the lively town of Gorizia in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. This busy tourist town has a wealth of cultural, artistic and historical attractions to explore.

What’s most intriguing about Gorizia is that it’s a conjoined twin town with Nova Gorica in the neighbouring country of Slovenia! Stay at a lovely villa in Friuli Venezia Giulia with guest reviews where you can easily travel to see Gorizia for yourself.

These two towns constitute a conurbation which means that they appear to be one large metropolis area and have an intricate transport system linking them.     Read More

Siena, home to one of the most famous palios in all of Italy is a superb tourist city to visit during your Italian vacation!

There’s an abundance of things to see and do here; Siena hosts many spectacular festivals and fairs that showcase the city’s cart, culture, history, food and traditions.

Book a superb holiday rental in Siena and enjoy all the sights and sounds this Tuscan city has to offer!

Begin your tour at the historic Piazza del Campo, an oval shaped piazza lined by beautiful historic buildings. Stroll around the ancient Palazzo Pubblico here or the nearby Santa Maria della Scala hospital. This hospital was one of the first hospitals in Europe and lies along the ancient pilgrim path, Via Francigena that runs through Siena on its journey to Rome.     Read More