Archive for 'Big Cities'

Discover the charming city of Padua which is wonderfully easy to explore on foot. It’s a relatively flat city with cobbled narrow streets in the old centre. Padua city operates a superb tram service through the city centre which stops off frequently close to many places of interest for tourists to easily visit.

Those wishing to pass through this charming city for a day have a wide choice of holiday rentals in Veneto to choose from, all within an easy commute of Padua.

Start off your day of touring with a trip around the historical sites of Padua city centre. Hop onto the tram and stop off close to the remarkable cathedral of Saint Anthony, the city’s patron saint.

It’s probably the most famous attraction in Padua which draws in millions of visitors each year who come to see the tomb of the saint and look upon his relics. The famous Master sculptor, Donatello designed the metal statue of a horse and rider in the square in front of the cathedral as well as a crucifix which stands at the altar and other statues within the church interior.     Read More

The city of Verona is a hugely popular spot in the region of Veneto. A more relaxed destination than the lagoon city of Venice, Verona offers tourists a vast and rich archive of superb architecture, art and cultural heritage to explore. It’s been awarded a UNESCO World Heritage Status for its well documented places of interest and frequently hosts thrilling opera performances, festivals and lively markets!

The famous English playwright and poet, William Shakespeare clearly had a great love for the city as three of his plays are based in Verona; ‘The two Gentlemen of Verona”, ‘The taming of the Shrew’ and probably his most famous ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Those wishing to stay close to Verona for a few days have a lovely choice of holiday rentals near Lake Garda which is within a couple of hours from the city. Here holiday makers can enjoy the best of the scenic Lake Garda and then travel into Verona for an exciting day of exploration!     Read More

The decorative city of Lecce in the region of Apulia has been nicknamed ‘Florence of the South’ for its abundant array of ornate buildings and glorious monuments. A soft rock from Lecce, a type of limestone, was used in alot of the construction of this city as it’s strong and resilient yet easy to carve. Lecce is located on the Salento Peninsula on the ‘heel of Italy’s boot’.

Tourists have a lovely choice of vacation rentals in Apulia to pick from, many close to an efficient transport system that can easily bring you to the wonderful city of Lecce!

Lecce city is a haven of Baroque style architecture and intricate building facades and interiors. It’s very easy for tourists to walk around and explore, the streets are filled with lots of lovely little places to eat as well as shops and stalls selling crafts and souvenirs.     Read More

The gorgeous city of Ferrara in the region of Emilia Romagna in northern Italy is a wonderful destination to base your Italian holiday! Its beauty and rich cultural heritage has earned it a UNESCO World Heritage Site award, which means it’s an ideal tourist location to visit.

Visitors wishing to tour around the area have a lovely selection of villas in Emilia Romagna to choose from, all within a reasonable distance from Ferrara.

The city is surrounded by over nine kilometres of ancient Renaissance walls! Like the walled city of Lucca, these monuments of history are among the best preserved Renaissance walls in Italy. Why not spend a few hours walking around the perimeter and admiring this great feat in decorative and protective architecture? Anywhere along the wall could be the perfect place to set up a picnic lunch to savour as you watch the world go by.     Read More