Archive for 'Must See Attractions'

If you’re travelling to Turin in the Piedmont region on your next vacation of Italy you’ll certainly see the striking tall building that is the Mole Antonelliana in the city centre! The building itself is a type of monument called a mole because of its elaborate proportions and dazzling height.

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In 1732 Pope Clement XII awarded the celebrated sculptor Nicola Salvi the commission to create an elaborate fountain in the Trevi district of Rome city. The task was so huge that it had to be completed by another architect called Pietro Bracci.

The Trevi fountain is situated in front of the beautiful Palazzo Poli and the water which supplies it comes from an ancient Roman aqueduct called the ‘Acqua Virgine’.

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You cannot help but be captivated by the impressive sight of Milan’s gothic style cathedral! It’s one of Europe’s most famous buildings and is the second largest cathedral in the world after Seville Cathedral in Andalusia in Spain.

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Milan’s cathedral was constructed on a very central site in the city, dating back to when this area was once the foundations of the ancient Roman city called Mediolanum. In the 5th century a basilica was first built here but it was destroyed by a devastating fire.

The Papal Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi in Umbria is an important landmark of Christianity in Italy. It's dedicated to the famous monk called St. Francis who was born here and went on to found the Franciscan Order. As a reward for its historic and cultural importance it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.

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Construction of the Basilica of St. Francis began in 1228 and originally comprised of two adjacent churches and a stone chamber where the body of the saint was buried.

Located in the southern coastal region of Campania is the scenic Cilento area and Vallo di Diano National Park. In 1998, it was awarded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site to protect its rich natural beauty from the wrath of mass tourism and large scale building projects in the area. Stay in a stunning vacation rental in Campania where you can easily explore the treasures of this region under the hot Italian sun!

Within this vast protected area lie numerous archaeological sites including Paestum, Velia and the Certosa di Padula. Much of this coastal area’s historical evolution can be relived in great detail thanks to the many monuments and documentation left behind.