Archive for 'Must See Attractions'

While Tuscany remains our first love and the region in which we have the widest range of vacation rentals to choose from, there are some other destinations where we have both a great variety of villas in Italy, particularly charming examples, and that also have a special place in our hearts. In particular, Apulia is increasingly on our minds. Not only is this where we have some of our most amazing luxury villas in Italy but it is also an incredible holiday destination that more and more customers are discovering and falling for.

Though not some unknown gem and certainly a popular holiday spot, Apulia has been historically less well-known among international tourists in Italy. This has been changing in recent years and more and more travellers from around the globe are falling for the charms of the heel and most south eastern part of Italy.

Already one of the most engaging and interesting museums that any art-lovers who book a vacation rental in Venice or a holiday rental in Veneto should make a point to visit, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is currently hosting one of the most exciting exhibitions of 2023 at the moment! Opened on the 14th of October 2023 and remaining open right through to March 25th in 2024, the exhibition, “Marcel Duchamp and the Lure of the Copy,” is a thought-provoking examination of the copy in art.

For one of the most impossibly beautiful winter wonderland landscapes in the world, there are few places more magical than South Tyrol. A dreamy spot in the Italian Alps filled with pretty villages, snow-capped peaks, world-class ski resorts, stunning hiking trails, awe-inspiring landscapes, and much more besides, there are all sorts of extraordinary sights to be discovered when you choose a villa in the Northern Italian ski region. However one of the most awe-inspiring and stunning spots of all in this remarkable region is undoubtedly Pragser Wildsee.

What are some lesser-known art attractions in Florence?

This is a question to ask if you are the type of person who wants to go beyond a destination’s most obvious tourist attractions. Those who find a villa in Florence and are diving into the rich history of art and design in this important art capital will likely consider visits to the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia, the Duomo. These key art institutions are home to works by some of the most famous names in the history of art but if you want to go beyond these more well-known gems and see something else, then read on for our guide to some of the city’s less familiar museums and galleries that are equally fascinating wonders and incredible reflections of this extraordinary cultural titan of a holiday destination. Book your holiday rental in Florence with Italy Villas and then come explore:

If one has booked a vacation rental in Rome, then they are likely interested in the ancient history of the city, the massive monuments, the Papal palaces full of Renaissance gems but more recent historic periods have also left their mark and wonderful attractions in the Eternal City. Take, for example, La Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, or the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art. Dedicated to nineteenth and twentieth century art, it is an extraordinary architectural gem that also houses the largest collection of paintings and sculptures from this period in Italy. Those interested in the early modern and modern periods of the history of art should definitely make a point to see the museum during their time on holiday in Rome and it also boasts some incredibly famous names an astounding works of art.