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Many of us go on holidays in order to ensure our sanity remains in tact. However, if you feel rather confident about the state of your mental health, Gubbio has a unique and interesting attraction that will allow show this fact off to your party.

Gubbio is a charming, small medieval city in central Italy with ancient origins and a beautiful historic centre. In this centre there are a number of lovely town squares, impressive palaces and pretty churches but the most fascinating of all these monuments is a fountain.

A 16th century fountain known affectionately as the “Fountain of the Madmen” it is steeped in local tradition and legend. If you're interested in getting a true taste of Italian life, culture, heritage and tradition, finding a holiday rental in Umbria and paying a visit to Gubbio and her mysterious fountain is a must!

Ostuni is a famously beautiful town in Italy though it is not so well-known internationally and is a bit of a hidden gem. Its key selling point is its architecture, which is a charming example of typical Mediterranean style. The lush green of the surrounding area frames the impressive image made by the rows and rows of whitewashed houses, staircases, roads, alleys and arches that rise up into the sky and look down onto the blue sea below.

This is further accented by the Medieval remnants, in the form of churches and convents, that can be found at every corner of the town.

With its rich history and such a wonderful seaside location, Ostuni has plenty of cultural attractions to see and outdoor pursuits and watersports to enjoy so you'll never be stuck for something to see or do or photo opportunities in this beautiful town.

Portovenere is one of the most picturesque seaside towns in all of Italy. Located on the coast in Liguria, this elegant vacation and resort destination is a wonderful combination of brightly painted houses against blue skies, beautiful sea views, a lively port, winding streets and tiny alleys, architectural gems and a relaxed atmosphere. It is incredibly pretty but is also full of things to see and do in both the immediate and surrounding area.

The area is connected to the gods and ancient legend, legendary poets like Byron and writers like the Shelleys and kings of old and is home to one of the prettiest churches in the country, a majestic castle and much more besides. If you are looking for a dreamy little seaside getaway in Italy where there is also plenty to keep you occupied, look no further.

Just find a villa with swimming pool in Liguria and fall in love with this exceptional little town.

An extremely exciting exhibition is coming to Florence this Autumn.

Birthplace of the Renaissance and home to endless museums and galleries, the city is one of the greatest places to see art and for art lovers to visit in the world and, now, one of the great pioneers of contemporary art and China's most famous living artist, Ai Weiwei, will be shown in the city.

A dissident artist with a leading voice, Ai Weiwei is known world-wide for his political activism, for questioning international issues and for his challenging on contemporary art practices.

The exhibition, “Ai Weiwei. Libero”, will be the first major retrospective dedicated to the artist in the country and the first to be exhibited across the entirety of the Palazzo Strozzi spaces.

For art lovers visiting Italy, it is just one more reason to choose a luxury villa in Florence.

The Ducal Palace of Mantua was once the main residence of the Gonzaga family and was subsequently the home of various leaders of the city under various regimes throughout the centuries. It was built, as such buildings often were, in numerous phases of building as it was altered and extended over time.

Work was begun, however, in the 13th century for the Bonacolsi family before being taken over by the famous Gonzaga family who were hugely important rulers and patrons in the Renaissance and hugely altered the shape and character of the city. With this year being Mantua's turn as Italian Capital of Culture, there has never been a better time to visit this exceptional city and building. Why not find a vacation rental in Lombardy and explore the palace for yourself?