Archive for 'Northwest Italy'

Spend a superb vacation in Piedmont tucked into the scenic Susa Valley! This vast area is situated between the Graian Alps and the Cottian Alps and is Italy’s largest valley. It stretches for over 50 kilometres from the Italy-French border to the city of Turin. A town called Susa is located here and is where the valley took its name.

Those with a love for mountain climbing and other challenging land sports would adore an adventurous few days here in Susa Valley where there are many trails available for all levels of experience. Stay in a beautiful luxury villa in Piedmont where you can easily travel around Susa Valley for a few days.

Cascate del Serio is Italy’s tallest waterfall but is also one of the most unusual waterfalls in the world! Located close to the small village of Valbondione in Lombardy, Cascate del Serio stands at an impressive height of 315 metres and falls down the mountain in three sections.

The uppermost section is 166 metres, the middle section is a fall of 74 metres and the final drop is 75 metres.

Stay in an impressive villa rental in Lombardy where you can take a day to visit Cascate del Serio among many other treasures dotted across the region.

Cascate del Serio was created from the powerful free flowing Serio River until 1931 when the construction of the Barbellino Dam took place until 1969.

When visiting Milan, tourists will often head to some of its most famous landmarks such as its gigantic cathedral, Teatro alla Scala and the elegant Galleria Vittorio II shopping mall. But here are a few strange attractions you’re guaranteed to enjoy on your next trip in this city!

Stay at a comfortable vacation rental in Milan and spend a fun few days exploring this incredible city!

Spend a few eerie hours touring around the Church of St. Bernardino of the Bones, only a few minutes’ walk from the Duomo of Milan.

Aosta Valley is the smallest region in Italy, tucked into the North-west of the country and is a very popular skiing destination in the winter months. But why not see what else this quaint little region has to offer throughout the rest of the year? Book into a cosy vacation rental in Aosta Valley and get ready for a fantastic outdoor adventure!

Lovers of the Great Outdoors would be perfectly suited to a vacation in Aosta Valley due to the many majestic mountains that stand proudly here such as the Matterhorn and the treacherous Aiguille Blanche de Peuterey. Why not go on a hiking tour through the foothills of these great landmarks and enjoy capturing some wonderful pictures of them all?

Come to a district in Turin called Lingotto where an unusual building exists. It’s called the Lingotto building on Via Nizza and was built in 1916 by the Fiat car manufacturing company. Opened in 1923, this spectacular building was long in shape, with five floors and an incredible rooftop test track where the performance of the finished cars was monitored!

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa in Piedmont with your family and friends perhaps, and go on an exciting tour of the Lingotto building in Turin and many other wonderful attractions!