Archive for 'Big Cities'

The coastal city of Naples is the capital of Campania and a superb choice for your next Italian holiday destination! Visitors will delight in the incredible wealth of historical sites to explore in Naple’s historic centre; which is actually the largest in Europe!

It has lots of attractions which have helped to earn its UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Naples is an incredibly old city with the first permanent settlements created here around 2,000 BC!

Stay in a gorgeous villa in Naples, close to the city where you can enjoy the best of city life and the sea.

Naples thrived particularly during the Renaissance era which resulted in mesmerising building being constructed here. You can't visit Naples without seeing the breath-taking Palace of Caserta and the nearby archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Campobasso is a welcoming city in the Italian region of Molise. Located beside the Biferno River and enveloped by the Sannio and Matese Mountains, this is a city at one with nature.

Campobasso is famous for its skilful production of blades like knives and scissors since the 14th century and it has grown to become one of the area’s main economic exports.

Visitors have a nice choice of holiday villas to rent in Molise where they can relax after a few days of exploring Campobasso and other glorious tourist attractions in the region.

Well worth a walk around on your explorations of Campobasso is the majestic Castello Monforte which was built in 1450.

The stunning city of Matera in Basilicata in Southern Italy is a must-see destination on your Italian travels! The city you see today grew from modest beginnings in a small canyon created over many thousands of years by a small River.

Tourists wishing to visit Matera have a fine selection of vacation villas to rent in Apulia, a neighbouring region of Basilicata where they can easily travel to this popular attraction.

Matera is famous for being one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and is home to its well preserved historical centre called ‘Sassi’.

This ancient area is a series of habitable caves that were carved out of the soft rock by some of Italy’s first human settlers many thousands of years ago.

In the region of Trentino-Alto-Adige lies the wonderful city of Bolzano! This is a superb destination to visit that lies off the beaten track.

Bolzano represents a true insight of Italian life and culture which is truly lovely to experience. The main economy here is agriculture, wine production and ceramic craft making.

Tourists who decide to come here will be welcomed with a lovely climate on arrival.

They'll also have a lovely choice of villa rentals in Trentino Alto Adige close to Garda lake with beautiful views of the lake.

Start off your exciting day in Bolzano with a walk along the Via Portici, a mile long street in the historic centre full of porch fronted medieval buildings. This is now the best shopping district in the city so you can enjoy a few hours of exploring fashionable boutiques and designer shoe shops along your stroll here.

The lively city of Trento is located on the Adige River in Trentino-Alto-Adige. This cosmopolitan city offers so much for tourists to enjoy, including excellent attractions, a welcoming atmosphere, great shopping and mouth-watering cuisine!

Why not stay in a large villa in Pergine Valsugana, just over ten kilometres from Trento. This is the perfect spot to base a stay with extended family and friends where you can enjoy a few days away from a fast-paced modern life.

Those with a love of history will delight in all that the city of Trento has to offer them. Visit the city cathedral with its exquisitely designed façade and interior. Have a photograph taken at the Fountain of Neptune, a beautiful ancient monument that stands in the square in front of this sacred building.