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Go on a fascinating historical hiking trail through Italy on the famous Via Francigena! This is an ancient pilgrim route leading to Rome and is believed to have originated as far away as England!

The name ‘Via Francigena’ means ‘The road that comes from France’ or ‘Via Romea Francigena’ meaning ‘The road to Rome that comes from France’.

Choose from an outstanding collection of Italian villas ranging from luxury villas to stunning vacation rentals on the Amalfi coast in Southern Italy. The Via Francigena passes through France, England, Switzerland and finally through Italy.

See the beautiful sight of the Castelli di Cannero on an Italian vacation to Lake Maggiore in Piedmont. These two castles were built on small islets on the lake and are located just off the shore from Cannero Riviera. Choose from a charming range of villa rentals in Piedmont where you can relax and unwind after entertaining days at Lake Maggiore.

These once majestic fortresses now lay partly in ruins and were built between the 11th and 12th centuries. They are among the most iconic sites on Lake Maggiore and talks are ongoing about restoring the larger castle for tourism purposes.

Spend a superb vacation in Piedmont tucked into the scenic Susa Valley! This vast area is situated between the Graian Alps and the Cottian Alps and is Italy’s largest valley. It stretches for over 50 kilometres from the Italy-French border to the city of Turin. A town called Susa is located here and is where the valley took its name.

Those with a love for mountain climbing and other challenging land sports would adore an adventurous few days here in Susa Valley where there are many trails available for all levels of experience. Stay in a beautiful luxury villa in Piedmont where you can easily travel around Susa Valley for a few days.

If you’re planning a holiday that passes through the region of Piedmont between 19th April and 24th June 2015 then be sure to visit Turin to gaze upon the mysterious Shroud of Turin!

This rare ‘unveiling’ of the Turin Shroud was announced to commemorate the Bicentenary of John Bosco, an endeared priest of the 1800s.

This opportunity to see a popular ‘icon’ of the Catholic Church would be a fascinating tourist experience as the Turin Shroud is mostly sealed within a special airtight case under the altar of the royal chapel in the duomo.

The Turin Shroud is a long strip of linen cloth that marks the image of a man that bears marks of injury consistent with that of crucifixion. It is believed by many to be the shroud used to wrap Jesus in when he was removed from the cross and laid to rest in a tomb.

Cascate del Serio is Italy’s tallest waterfall but is also one of the most unusual waterfalls in the world! Located close to the small village of Valbondione in Lombardy, Cascate del Serio stands at an impressive height of 315 metres and falls down the mountain in three sections.

The uppermost section is 166 metres, the middle section is a fall of 74 metres and the final drop is 75 metres.

Stay in an impressive villa rental in Lombardy where you can take a day to visit Cascate del Serio among many other treasures dotted across the region.

Cascate del Serio was created from the powerful free flowing Serio River until 1931 when the construction of the Barbellino Dam took place until 1969.