Archive for 'Northwest Italy'

Situated in Northern Italy, between the giant cities of Genoa and Pisa, is the military city of La Spezia! This bustling hive of activity is perfect for tourists who like a wide choice of actitvies and places of interest to visit. The city grew around the military harbour which was one of the army’s main ports in the Italy. Today, its home to many fascinating learning centres, such as the naval museum where visitors can learn all about the harbour history of La Spezia in Liguria region.

Tourists would love a stay in a stunning luxury villa in Cinque Terre, a picturesque area close to the city of La Spezia. Relax and unwind in beautiful surroundings after a day of gratifying exploration of La Spezia!

Genova is a stunning city facing the sea on the coast of Liguria in Italy. This city is a work of art in itself which gradually grew around the busy port that’s thrived here for centuries. It’s now home to the largest medieval city centre in Europe! Nicknamed ‘La Superba’, because of its decorative past and abundance of majestic landmarks and monuments, Genova has expanded over the years to become the sixth largest city in Italy!

In 2004, Genova was awarded the ‘European Capital of Culture’ award for its wonderful offerings of fine art, music, history, architecture and culture. This old centre has also been awarded the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site status for its rich collection of well preserved old buildings, well displayed history archives and a welcoming atmosphere for tourists.

Come to the invigorating city of Milan, capital of its region, Lombardy and kingdom of wealth, fashion and splendour! It has an urban area population of over five million people which makes it the largest in Italy. Milan saw a major boost in their economy after the Second World War when it began building and expanding their banking, fashion and design industries. It is now the richest city in Italy and the strong beating heart of its economy.

Tourists can choose from some stylish apartment rentals in Milan where they can relax after a day of shopping and visiting tourist attractions! They'll love the modern sleek atmosphere of Milan that has something to offer everyone. Those who adore shopping will think they’ve arrived in paradise when they walk through it.

Turin is a superb tourist city in the north of Italy. It’s the capital city of the Piedmont region and is situated on the left bank of the Po River in front of the Susa Valley.

Turin is an exciting addition to any 'Italian holiday’ It has a rich culture and history, and is home to lots of art galleries, museums, churches, parks, opera houses and other places of interest.

Tourists can admire the many different styles of exquisite architecture that exist here. Visitors can stay in a beautiful vacation rental in Piedmont close to Turin city if they wish to base part or all of their stay here.

History lovers would delight in a visit to the famous Museo Egizio in Turin city. It’s an Egyptian museum of archaeology and anthropology (the study of humankind, past and present) and is the second largest collection in the world after Cairo museum in Egypt.

Turin was Italy’s first capital city in 1861 and was home to the prestigious House of Savoy which was Italy’s Royal family. It’s the third richest city in the country. This glorious city is also home to the infamous Shroud of Turin. This is a religious relic, a long linen cloth bearing the image of a dead man who bears all the marks of a crucifixion.

Liguria is a very scenic region of North West Italy that is bordered by France to the west, Piedmont to the north, Emilia Romagna and Tuscany to the East and a small section to the sea. Steep cliffs line the coastline as well as some gorgeous little fishing towns like Portovenere and Sanremo tucked into crevices along it. There are four provinces in Liguria; Imperia, Savona, Genoa and La Spezia.

The capital city is Genoa which is home to the busiest seaport in Italy! Tourists would thoroughly enjoy a day or two of walking around this UNESCO World Heritage Site that was home to the famous explorer, Christopher Columbus! Visitors have a vast choice of luxury holiday villas in Liguria to choose from where they can experience a lovely relaxing stay away from the stresses of modern life!