Mount Titano
Posted in: Castles & Palaces Central Italy Day Trips Emilia-Romagna Must See Attractions Northeast Italy The Marches Tourist Attractions Unesco World Heritage Sites
If you want to visit one of the strangest places in Italy then head to the North-Eastern side of the Apennine Mountains where the tiny enclaved micro state of San Marino is located! Known officially as the Republic of San Marino, this tiny country is just over 61 square kilometres in size and has a population of approximately 32,000 people.

Its capital is called San Marino but its largest city is called Dogana. This fascinating state of San Marino claims to be the oldest surviving sovereign and constitutional republic in the world.
View of Castello Estense
Posted in: Castles & Palaces Emilia-Romagna Northeast Italy Tourist Attractions
If your next Italian holiday brings you to the enchanting city of Ferrara in Emilia Romagna then make it a priority to tour around the beautifully preserved Castello Estense!

This huge building is framed by four corner towers and began construction long ago in 1385. One of these towers was unfortunately damaged by an earthquake that hit Ferrara in 2012 but it’s being restored.

Stay at a lovely holiday villa rental in Emilia Romagna where you can visit Castello Estense among many other attractions in this beautiful region!
View of Sestola
Posted in: Emilia-Romagna Localities Northeast Italy Small Towns Tourist Attractions
Sestola is a charming Orange Flag awarded town in Emilia Romagna, only 50 kilometres southwest of Modena and a further ten kilometres below to Bologna.

Sestola is situated in the mountains surrounded by a thick green forest. Book a villa in Emilia Romagna and enjoy visiting Sestola and other excellent tourist attractions in the region.

Popular with tourists all year around, Sestola earned its Orange Flag award for being an excellent tourist information provider and making the most out of its local and man-made attractions by way of tours, leaflets, local guides and much more.

For example, visitors can avail of excellent information and guided tours through the nearby Regional Park of the Upper Apennines of Modena and walk or cycle along some scenic mountain trails here.
Bologna city centre
Posted in: Big Cities Emilia-Romagna Localities Northeast Italy
Jet off to Emilia Romagna, a stunning region overlooking the Adriatic Sea of Italy’s east coast! A haven of culture, cuisine and beauty, tourists will have no end of exciting things to do and see in their vacation here. Stay in a stunning villa in Emilia Romagna where you can live the life of luxury during your vacation!

Why not begin your travels of Emilia Romagna by visiting the capitol of Bologna? The City of Porticoes, Bologna is a beautifully unusual sight to behold with many of its historic buildings lined with porches to shelter its people from the sun, wind or rain as they move through the streets.

The famous Italian dish called Spaghetti Bolognaise originated here but it’s traditionally made using tagliatelle pasta. Enjoy a savoury lunch of this along with some local Parmigiano Reggiano cheese grated on top and a robust glass of fruity red wine to stimulate those taste buds!