Archive for 'Southern Italy'

As we all try and remain home as much as possible to keep ourselves and our loved ones and others safe and to try and help our struggling healthcare systems, many are in search of different activities that one can do from the comfort and safety of their own homes. We have previously written about some incredible museums in Italy that can be visited virtually online including the Uffizi, the Vatican Museums, the Capitoline Museums, Venerada Biblioteca Ambrosiana, and the Museo del Novecento but there are many more excellent examples to keep you entertained as you stay at home and look forward to a time when travel to Italy is possible once more. Here are just five more museums in Italy that you can visit virtually right now!

A certain reputation makes many overlook Naples as a holiday destination but if you have found a vacation rental in Campania and are spending time exploring the area then it is worth remembering that by writing off the city entirely, there is a rich wealth of history and culture that you will be missing out on. Naples is full of architectural gems, stunning churches, and incredible museums thanks to its long and diverse history and the influence of so many different countries and civilisations on the city throughout the centuries. One such example of a truly phenomenal cultural gem is the Cappella Sansevero, a church that boasts one of the most extraordinary sculptural collections in Italy and in the world. There are few other places in the globe where you could hope to stumble upon an outwardly innocuous church that is so full of masterpieces as this.

Located on Via Francesco de Sanctis 19, in the historic centre of Naples, the Cappella Sansevero (also known as the Cappella Sansevero de' Sangri or Pietatella and properly named the Cappella di Santa Maria della Pietà or Church of Santa Maria della Pietà) is a 16th century chapel that is home to incredible examples of Rococo sculpture by many of the leading artists of 18th century Italy.

With the new year, we are starting a new series that introduces excellent photo spots in different locations around Italy for those of you who are all about getting that perfect shot to commemorate your vacation. If you have found a vacation rental in Campania and are exploring the stunning island of Capri, you will quickly discover that there is no shortage of wonderful spots to get that incredible photograph. However, if you are in search of one especially charming area for great shots, then we might suggest the Punta Carena Lighthouse and the beautiful coastal area that surrounds it.

The island of Capri, in Campania, is an impossibly and famously beautiful island that boasts incredible beaches, upscale eateries and bars, pretty boutiques, great parties, and amazing views. There is lots to see and do but if you have found a vacation rental in Campania and are heading for a day trip to Capri then there is one spot that you definitely have to pencil in to your itinerary: the Gardens of Augustus.

Originally known as Krupp Gardens, this botanical garden was established by the German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp in the early twentieth century when he came to the island to build a home for himself. Located close to the Certosa di San Giacomo, the garden is made up of a series of terraces that overlooks the Via Krupp on one side and the Bay of Marina Piccola on the other. It was renamed the Gardens of Augustus in 1918 and is today a must-see for anyone visiting Capri.

This week, we have discussed the beautiful southern region of Campania and how it makes for a perfect holiday destination. A vacation rental in Campania or a villa rental on the Amalfi Coast makes for a perfect base from which to explore the rich historical and culinary cultures, the stunning landscapes and coastal areas, and the incredibly relaxed way of life of Campania. From here, you can make your way to the regional capital of Naples on a day trip and get a taste of this vibrant, ancient, and fascinating city. With lots of surprises, hidden gems, and magical places to be discovered, it is well worth setting aside some time to explore this city. If you do, you will stumble upon incredible places like the Galleria Umberto I.