Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

  

Tuesday, June 9, 2015
View of Villa Della Regina
The Villa della Regina is a seventeenth century palace in Turin, Piedmont. It was originally designed by Ascanio Vitozzi in 1615 but after his death that year, the project was given over to Carlo and Amadeo di Castellamonte. The building was commissioned by Maurice of Savoy, then brother to the Savoy King.

As one of the Piedmontese Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, the Villa della Regina is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also a museum.

Only relatively recently was it opened to the public after restorations were completed in 2006.     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Northwest Italy, Piedmont, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites

  

Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Gargano Coastline
Gargano is a sub-region of the province of Foggia in Apulia in Italy. It is probably most well-known for its National Park and natural beauty. Like most of the south of Italy, it is comprised of rocky cliffs and azure seas but is especially lush due to the fact that the peninsula is partially covered by forestry.

This is made up of the remains of an ancient forest of beeches and oaks (the “Foresta Umbra” that was once part of the forestry which covered most of central Europe) as well as the Apennine deciduous montane forest.     Read More
Posted in: Apulia, Beaches, Parks & Gardens, Southern Italy, Tourist Attractions

  

Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte, Milan
The Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte in Milan, Lombardy is also known as the Villa Reale and the Villa Comunale. It was originally built for Count Ludovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso in the 18th century and today is owned by the Comune of Milan and houses the Gallery of Modern Art. In addition to the architectural gem that is the palace and the wonderful gallery, the site also is home to a beautiful English garden. If you're thinking about a holiday in Milan and are looking for something to do that's a little off the beaten track and full of activities, this might just be the thing for you. Find a holiday rental in Milan and you've got a holiday halfway planned already!     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Localities, Milan, Museums & Galleries, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, June 4, 2015
Giorgio Armani
This month, coordinating with the label's 40th anniversary, Armani opened a museum and exhibition space in Milan called Armani Silos. It is dedicated to Giorgio Armani's designs of the last 40 years, displaying around 600 items of clothing and over 200 accessories. Located in the fashionable Tortona area in Milan, the building is a former granary for the Nestlé company and is comprised of exhibition space, a café, gift shop and digital archive.

Find a holiday rental in Milan and you could experience this unique museum for yourself.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Localities, Lombardy, Milan, Museums & Galleries, Northwest Italy, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, June 4, 2015
View from Erice
Erice is a historic town located on top of Mount Erice in Sicily. Primarily medieval in appearance, it, in fact, has much older origins. The ancient Greek name, Eryx, is associated with a Greek hero of the same name who was said to have been king of the town.

However, the town was actually established by the Phoenicians. It was destroyed in the First Punic War and declined in importance thereafter. After this it was ruled by the Aghlebids, Arabs, Normans until it became involved in internal struggle over lands by Italian kingdoms up to the Risorgimento.     Read More
Posted in: Castles & Palaces, Main Islands, Sicily and Sardinia, Tourist Attractions