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As Italy was the birthplace of the Renaissance and has, and continues to, given rise to some of the most famous artists to ever exist, there is an incredible artistic heritage in the country and endless museums, galleries, churches, towns, mural walls, stately homes, temporary exhibitions, and more that are stuffed with outstanding works of art to take in all over the country. However, if, as in moments like this, you can't quite make it to Italy or her exhibitions then fear not! A large number of truly excellent exhibitions and world-class museums and cultural institutions are available online to visitors through virtual tours and other online resources. We've rounded up a list of some great examples that you can visit right now from the comfort of your own homes as we all look forward to adventures in the real thing sometime very soon in the future...

Catania is Sicily’s second city and a rather special gem in Italy. Overlooked by Mount Etna (and by a lot of travellers, unfortunately), it is a picturesque cityscape that is a little rough around the edges but in the most rugged and charming of ways. It is filled with architectural beauties, cultural and historical riches, Baroque piazzas, grandeur that is crumbling just a little, famously vibrant markets full of famously delicious food, hip bars, excellent museums, abundant energy, bargains, and surprises. If you have found a vacation rental in Sicily and you are exploring the wider island, it is a must-see. Or, if you are looking for a holiday destination within Sicily, Catania, which is often overlooked in favour of the capital of Palermo, is a wonderful and unexpected delight. Browse our vacation rentals in Catania here.

There is lots of see and do in the city and lots of unique charms to be uncovered so, if you’re heading to Catania, keep an eye out for these highlights…

Over the past few weeks, we have talked a lot about weddings in Italy: about what you need to know, finding a wedding planner, necessary paperwork, some of our prettiest villas that are set up for hosting weddings, Italian wedding traditions, and more. However, if you have always wanted to escape to Italy for your dream wedding and haven’t quite settled on an exact destination, we’re here to help. We have compiled a list of five of the best wedding destinations in Italy where you will get to enjoy wonderful surroundings, beautiful wedding photos, and a location that is already on most people’s bucket lists as it is; why not kill two birds with one stone and tick one of these beloved destinations off your travel list and get married there too? So, if you are planning on getting married in Italy, read on and choose the right destination wedding location for you!

1. Venice

Beautiful, romantic Venice is considered one of the best travel destinations in the world for lovers and for good reason. It retains an Old World charm that is unmatched and elegant and its unique positioning on the lagoon and its canals add to the feeling of being far from everyday life. For weddings, it is ideal as there is bundles of charm plus the amenities and conveniences of a big city. There are plenty of churches and other places to potentially get married in, lots of places to stay for both you and your guests, and endless restaurants, bars, venues, and more to entertain said guests. Just browse our vacation rentals in Venice and get to planning a picture perfect wedding in Venice, one of the most utterly romantic and timelessly lovely cities in the world.

In the last post, we introduced a list of some of our top-rated wedding properties in Italy. If you were thinking about a magical destination wedding in Italy and were looking to find a place that can offer both accommodation to you and some, or all, of your guests as well as acting as the venue for the wedding ceremony and/or reception then you need look no further. Having hosted weddings in the past and set up with extras and services that will help make organising your own nuptials that much easier, these villas and rental properties would all make for perfect wedding getaway destinations. Just browse through the rest of our selection of some of the best of the best among our wedding villas in Italy and get planning your dream wedding today!

3. Poggio Cuculo (Available to rent from €442 per night)

Poggio Cuculo is a beautiful property that can accommodate up to 12 people comfortably in seven bedrooms with six bathrooms and is located in Patrignone around 8km from Arezzo. It is a spacious and elegant villa that boasts a tower, pretty veranda out front, elaborate pool area, tennis courts, outdoor dining areas and much more. A perfect wedding destination for those looking to enjoy the best of a Tuscan setting and modern conveniences.

To round out our series on weddings in Italy, after having discussed the laws and paperwork and practical information that you should know, some Italian wedding traditions that you might want to incorporate if you’re getting married in Italy, and having spotlighted two of our most beautiful rentals in which weddings are held, we thought it might be an idea to put together a list of some of our top-rated wedding properties in Italy. If you are looking to organise a destination wedding in Italy and want to find a place that can offer both accommodation to you and some, or all, of your guests and act as the venue, then look no further. These villas and rentals are all set up for weddings and have hosted weddings in the past and would make for the perfect wedding getaway destinations.