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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.

Whether you are interested in hiking over the next couple of months or you are instead looking forward to going skiing or enjoying a range of winter sports as we get into winter later on in the year and head into 2024, you will find that Italy boasts an excellent range of mountain destinations that are perfect for both! The latter half of the year really is an ideal time to come and experience the incredible beauty of Italy’s mountain destinations by booking one of our villas in the Northern Italian Ski Region or one of our holiday rentals in the mountains in Italy.