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In the region of Trentino-Alto-Adige lies the wonderful city of Bolzano! This is a superb destination to visit that lies off the beaten track.

Bolzano represents a true insight of Italian life and culture which is truly lovely to experience. The main economy here is agriculture, wine production and ceramic craft making.

Tourists who decide to come here will be welcomed with a lovely climate on arrival.

They'll also have a lovely choice of villa rentals in Trentino Alto Adige close to Garda lake with beautiful views of the lake.

Start off your exciting day in Bolzano with a walk along the Via Portici, a mile long street in the historic centre full of porch fronted medieval buildings. This is now the best shopping district in the city so you can enjoy a few hours of exploring fashionable boutiques and designer shoe shops along your stroll here.

The lively city of Trento is located on the Adige River in Trentino-Alto-Adige. This cosmopolitan city offers so much for tourists to enjoy, including excellent attractions, a welcoming atmosphere, great shopping and mouth-watering cuisine!

Why not stay in a large villa in Pergine Valsugana, just over ten kilometres from Trento. This is the perfect spot to base a stay with extended family and friends where you can enjoy a few days away from a fast-paced modern life.

Those with a love of history will delight in all that the city of Trento has to offer them. Visit the city cathedral with its exquisitely designed façade and interior. Have a photograph taken at the Fountain of Neptune, a beautiful ancient monument that stands in the square in front of this sacred building.

The quiet yet culturally rich city of Udine in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia is perfect for tourists who want to step off the beaten track from visiting the more famous Italian cities. Choose from a lovely selection of villa rentals in Friuli Venezia Giulia where you can easily commute to Udine for a day or two. There are some superb places of interest worth visiting if you wish to pass through this wonderful city.

Start off the day with a visit to Castello di Udine which sits on a low hill over the city. From here, visitors can admire some magnificent views of the Julian Alps and the city itself. This well preserved monument of Udine’s history is also the city museum of art and archaeology.

At the foot of this hill is the glorious Piazza Liberta. This is a busy and lively square which has a large and beautiful clock tower flanked by two giant statues as its focal point. Nearby to the square is the Loggia di San Giovanni and the beautifully designed cathedral.

Located at the head of the Gulf of Trieste is the beautiful city of Trieste! This stunning coastal setting is a perfect spot for tourists to visit where they can avail of the many beaches and water activities available here. Once one of the most prosperous seaports in the Mediterranean, the historical haven of art, literature and music is also a modern day shopping paradise! Those wishing to visit Trieste have a lovely selection of holiday villas in Friuli Venezia Giulia to choose from.

Trieste has a pretty seafront and promenade running along the meeting of land and sea and is brimming with superb buildings which are magically lit up at night. Visitors would thoroughly enjoy a stroll around the historical part of the city at night to see it as its best.

The city of Vicenza lies in northeast Italy in the region of Veneto. This cosmopolitan city offers a collection of cultural, historical and artistic treasures for visitors to explore and has been awarded UNESCO status for two of its tourist sites!

Those wishing to explore Vicenza have a wide choice of stunning vacation rentals in Veneto to choose from, all within a day trip’s distance of this spectacular city!

Those with a love for all things beautiful will love the architectural treasures awaiting them here. The legacy of the famous architect, Andrea Palladio was left behind in his beloved Vicenza in the form of twenty-three beautifully designed buildings.

These 16th century visionary designed stunning buildings are the Teatro Olimpico , the Basilica Palladiana and the breathtaking Villa Almerico Capra among many other churches. So be sure to find a list of them all and visit some of his masterpieces!