Archive for 'Must See Attractions'

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.

Choose from a wonderful range of vacation rentals in the Florence area where you can relax and unwind after a few days of cultural indulgence!

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’.

If you’re visiting Rome on your next Italian vacation this year, make it a priority to gaze upon the interior of the Sistine chapel in Vatican city! This endeared chapel is where the famous papal conclave takes place when cardinals gather to vote for a new pope.

Stay in a holiday rental in Rome where you can spend a few days discovering the rich beauty of this capital city, including the interior of the Sistine chapel!

What makes the Sistine chapel so special is its ornate interior with every inch of wall illustrated with frescoes by famous Italian artists. During the reign of Pope Sixtus IV between 1482 and 1483, a team of highly skilled Renaissance painters were commissioned to fill its interior walls with biblical scenes.

These artists were Sandro Botticelli, Pietro Perugino Pinturicchio and Domenico Ghirlandaio.