Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

Lecce is a city famous for its stunningly ornate Baroque architecture in its charming historic centre. Among the beautiful buildings that account for this distinct Baroque heritage, the Basilica of Santa Croce stands out as one of the most strikingly lovely examples. A master class in sculpture with an elaborately appointed exterior and a grand interior, it is a place where you could easily spend hours walking around and taking in all of the detail. Certainly, for those who book a villa in Apulia and who are exploring Lecce, it is a must-see attraction that will reward visitors with truly breath-taking beauty and a fascinating history.

The origins of the Basilica of Santa Croce go back to the 14th century, when Walter VI, Count of Brienne, founded a monastery on the site. In 1549, construction of the church began, making use of neighbouring sites that had been acquired, including from the homes of Jewish inhabitants who had been ousted from the city 39 years previously. The building was not finished, however, until 1695, almost 150 years later, with various parts completed piecemeal. 

As spring fully takes hold and we look ahead to summer and autumn, we enter the best time to plan a stay at one of our vacation rentals in Lake Garda. Summer sun means all sorts of outings, special events and festivals, water sports, excitement, and more but the months either side of the summer offer milder conditions that make really exploring the area on foot and by bike a more pleasant affair. It depends on what kind of holiday in Italy you want and when you can travel. However, no matter when you visit, you’ll find that the natural beauty and astounding attractions of this gorgeous part of the world are utterly breath-taking and incredibly numerous. Among these attractions, the Parco Giardino Sigurtà stands out as especially lovely and with something special to offer throughout spring, summer, and autumn. 

There are many tourist destinations that people have seen and imagined visiting for years but that have also become increasingly more popular. The worry, then, is whether or not your visit is going to be impeded by the crowds that now flock to the area? Take, for example, the Cinque Terre of Italy. This line of five villages along a stretch of the coast in the region of Liguria is known for its impossibly picturesque and photogenic beauty, drawing many admirers from all over the world throughout the year but especially during the summer months. But is it worth booking a villa on the Cinque Terre today? Can one still enjoy a vacation in this area or have the tourist crowds ruined it for everyone?

Dreamier surroundings than those on offer at Villa Collinette would be difficult to find. Nestled into the lush greenery of a hillside on the Antognolla Golf Course near Perugia in Umbria, this luxury villa with a pool in Italy has stunning grounds, elegant and welcoming interiors, and sweeping views over the rolling green hills of this magical part of the world. Antognolla itself is one of the most spectacular and challenging eighteen-hole golf courses in all of Italy, making the villa a perfect setting for those who love to golf, in particular. However, anyone looking to simply enjoy a dream escape in Italy will find that this gem of a location and property delivers on every possible level and provides the basis for a perfect vacation in Italy. Sleeping up to ten guests in five bedrooms, with six bathrooms, this luxury property is designed with comfort and relaxation in mind. 

Many towns and cities in Italy have famous annual celebrations for their patron saint’s day that are rooted in centuries of tradition. These celebrations usually involve some religious ceremonies through processions and masses as well as other kinds of commemorations but they have evolved throughout the ages to become larger parties and events that even non-believers and those of different faiths can enjoy as well. Filling historic centres with colour, excitement, sound, great food and wine, music, excellent parties, and all sorts of special events, these saint’s day celebrations make for a particularly special time to be in a place.

Venice is no exception to this and the romantic city is all the lovelier when it celebrates Saint Mark on the 25th of April each year. So, if you were considering booking a vacation rental in Venice and were wondering when you should go, then you might think about coming to celebrate with locals and tourists alike this spring!