Archive for 'Northeast Italy'

Discover the charming city of Padua which is wonderfully easy to explore on foot. It’s a relatively flat city with cobbled narrow streets in the old centre. Padua city operates a superb tram service through the city centre which stops off frequently close to many places of interest for tourists to easily visit.

Those wishing to pass through this charming city for a day have a wide choice of holiday rentals in Veneto to choose from, all within an easy commute of Padua.

Start off your day of touring with a trip around the historical sites of Padua city centre. Hop onto the tram and stop off close to the remarkable cathedral of Saint Anthony, the city’s patron saint.

It’s probably the most famous attraction in Padua which draws in millions of visitors each year who come to see the tomb of the saint and look upon his relics. The famous Master sculptor, Donatello designed the metal statue of a horse and rider in the square in front of the cathedral as well as a crucifix which stands at the altar and other statues within the church interior.

The city of Verona is a hugely popular spot in the region of Veneto. A more relaxed destination than the lagoon city of Venice, Verona offers tourists a vast and rich archive of superb architecture, art and cultural heritage to explore. It’s been awarded a UNESCO World Heritage Status for its well documented places of interest and frequently hosts thrilling opera performances, festivals and lively markets!

The famous English playwright and poet, William Shakespeare clearly had a great love for the city as three of his plays are based in Verona; ‘The two Gentlemen of Verona”, ‘The taming of the Shrew’ and probably his most famous ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Those wishing to stay close to Verona for a few days have a lovely choice of holiday rentals near Lake Garda which is within a couple of hours from the city. Here holiday makers can enjoy the best of the scenic Lake Garda and then travel into Verona for an exciting day of exploration!

The gorgeous city of Ferrara in the region of Emilia Romagna in northern Italy is a wonderful destination to base your Italian holiday! Its beauty and rich cultural heritage has earned it a UNESCO World Heritage Site award, which means it’s an ideal tourist location to visit.

Visitors wishing to tour around the area have a lovely selection of villas in Emilia Romagna to choose from, all within a reasonable distance from Ferrara.

The city is surrounded by over nine kilometres of ancient Renaissance walls! Like the walled city of Lucca, these monuments of history are among the best preserved Renaissance walls in Italy. Why not spend a few hours walking around the perimeter and admiring this great feat in decorative and protective architecture? Anywhere along the wall could be the perfect place to set up a picnic lunch to savour as you watch the world go by.

Rimini is a thrilling seaside resort in the region of Emilia Romagna that draws thousands of tourists every year to enjoy its warm and welcoming atmosphere. Referred to as the capital of Italian seaside tourism and nightlife, this is the perfect place to spend your holiday if you like to party hard!

Those wishing to spend their entire break to Italy in this area have a lovely range of holiday villas and apartments in Rimini to choose from. Get ready to enjoy a fifteen kilometre stretch of sand, sea and sunshine surrounding this adventurous city!

Ravenna city in the region of Emilia Romagna in north-eastern Italy is a haven of art and beauty! Nicknamed ‘The Mosaic City’, the many religious buildings, palaces and monuments of the city are adorned with intricate mosaics for you to admire. Stay in a lovely holiday villa in Ravenna where you can relax after a wonderful day of discovering the history, art and culture of the area.

There are eight incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ravenna for you to explore including early Christian monuments like the Baptistery of Neon, the Basilica of Sant ‘Apollinare Nuovo and the Mausoleum of Theodoric. These eight sites of interest would make an excellent starting point in your tour of Ravenna!

The famous Master poet of Italy, Dante Alighieri held the city of Ravenna close to his heart. He even mentioned it in his masterpiece poem, The Divine Comedy. Dante is buried in a beautiful little tomb in the city that tourists can visit.