Archive for 'Must See Attractions'

If you’re going on vacation to the splendid capital city of Rome in Italy this year then make a point of spending some time exploring the glorious Piazza Navona here!

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Piazza Navona is a rectangular shaped piazza which was constructed upon the site where the stadium of Domitian once stood. It occupies the open space where the arena would have been in this stadium which was built in the 1st century AD.

A huge market was transferred to this space from Capitoline hill during the late 15th century but beforehand, Piazza Navona was brought to new life in the form of exquisite Baroque Roman architecture.

If you want to visit one of the strangest places in Italy then head to the North-Eastern side of the Apennine Mountains where the tiny enclaved micro state of San Marino is located! Known officially as the Republic of San Marino, this tiny country is just over 61 square kilometres in size and has a population of approximately 32,000 people.

Its capital is called San Marino but its largest city is called Dogana. This fascinating state of San Marino claims to be the oldest surviving sovereign and constitutional republic in the world.

Apulia, a stunning region in Southern Italy was voted onto the list of ‘Best Trips 2014’ by National Geographic. And here are some of the reasons why it won this deserving mention!

Apulia is a colourful blend of historic influences which will be eternally imprinted in the monuments left behind by the Greek, Byzantine, Venetian, Roman and Gothic civilisations which once occupied it. Known as the ‘heel’ of Italy’s ‘boot’, Apulia was a vital connection between Eastern Europe with its 250 mile long Adriatic coastline.

Stay at a stunning luxury villa in Apulia where you can experience all these amazing attractions for yourself during an exciting holiday!

If you wish to experience a cultural vacation to Italy then be sure to stop off in the Renaissance city of Florence in Tuscany for a few days!

This artistic haven is home to a multitude of attractions such as its cathedral, the Uffizi Art Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio and much more.

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Walk along the ancient walls of Florence city and learn about the intriguing towers that still stand along sections of it. Go on a tour of the magnificent Pitti Palace and adjacent Boboli Gardens, once home to the wealthy Medici Family.

The magnificent Pantheon building in Rome is a beautifully preserved temple dating back to 117AD. It is a Roman temple that was built by order of the emperor Hadrian in honour of the ancient Roman pagan gods.

In 608 AD the Byzantine emperor Phocas gave it to Pope Boniface who ordered it to be used as a church from then on.

Book a pretty villa rental in the Rome area where you can easily commute in and visit the Pantheon among other treasures in this capital city!

The name Pantheon comes from two Greek words; ‘pan’ meaning ‘everything’ and ‘teon’ meaning ‘divine’. The architecture of the Pantheon is truly remarkable. Its ingenious design and construction occurred ages ahead of its time. Even the Master painter and sculptor Michelangelo Buonarroti said he felt ‘It was the work of angels, not men’.