Archive for 'Big Cities'

The city of Ascoli Piceno is a remarkable place in the region of Le Marche that lies at the meeting of two rivers and is almost completely surrounded by mountains.

This magical place is very well connected by rail and has become a very popular visiting destination for tourists.

There are superb holiday villas in Sant’Omero for tourists to relax in for a few days if they wish while they explore Ascoli Piceno, less than a half hour’s drive away.


Why not begin your day of exploration with a stroll around the historical centre of Ascoli Piceno. Most of the old buildings here were constructed from a beautiful gray marble called Travertine, mined from the nearby mountains. Be sure to see the glorious Piazza del Popolo which is widely regarded as being one of the most beautiful squares in Italy!

The magnificent city of L’Aquila in the region of Abruzzo is a perfect place to visit on your Italian vacation! The name literally translates as ‘The Eagle’ and like the bird; the city represents great strength and power in its rich heritage and beauty. L’Aquila is the capital city of Abruzzo and sits on a hill overlooking the surrounding Valley of the Aterno River.

This magical location is further encased by the majestic Apennines which paint a pretty picture in winter with its snow covered peaks.

Tourists have a lovely selection of vacation villa rentals in Abruzzo to choose from where they can relax in after a day trip into this spectacular city!

The picturesque city of Sassari is the second largest in Sardinia and is home to a wonderful collection of art, culture and historical archives. Beautiful palaces and magnificent old monuments adorn the city, many of which were designed and built faithfully in a neoclassical style. Take memorable photos of the beautiful Fountain of the Rosello, the Piazza d’Italia and Teatro Civico which are three such monuments that were designed this way in Sassari city.

Stay at a stunning vacation villa rental in Sorso, less than ten kilometres from Sassari city which offer fabulous views of the sea! Start the day with a walk up to Monte d’Accoddi which is a prehistoric tourist site above Sassari with an ancient step pyramid design leading up to it. Learn about its history and marvel at the advanced architectural knowledge of the ancient civilisation who built it!

The welcoming city of Perugia is the capital city of its region, Umbria is built across the River Tiber. It sits on a high hilltop and expands outwards across surrounding valleys. Perugia dates back to Etruscan times and was a thriving city during the reign of this civilisation. Visitors have a superb choice of villa rentals in Perugia to choose from, some of which have swimming pools and magnificent views of the surrounding area.

The city celebrates many festivals throughout the year including the famous Eurochocolate festival! This is one of the largest chocolate festivals in Europe and takes place every year in October. The lively Umbria Jazz Festival takes place in July and has grown massively in popularity over recent years.

Come and see the city of Catanzaro in the region of Calabria! This is a seaside paradise with lots of nearby towns and villages to explore also! Catanzaro overlooks the Gulf of Squillace in the Ionian Sea.

This popular tourist holiday resort touches the coast and stretches far up into the mountains to a height of six hundred metres! The historical city centre sits halfway up, overlooking the glittering sea at a height of approximately three hundred metres.

Visitors wishing to stay here for a few days have a choice of holiday rentals in Carrao, less than twenty kilometres from Catanzaro where they can relax and unwind after a thrilling day of explorations!

It can get very windy here with strong breezes frequently coming in from the sea.

These winds make for ideal conditions for water sports such as wind surfing and kite surfing! Go cycling or hiking around the Gulf of Squillace to see the sheer magnificent beauty of this coastal paradise. This is the perfect opportunity to capture some breath taking photographs which you can take home and treasure forever!