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Bassano del Grappa is a pretty old town situated in the northern region of Veneto where the flat plains meet the foothills leading up towards the Alps. The town derived its name from the nearby mountain called Monte Grappa.

Choose from a wonderful selection of vacation rentals in Veneto where you can easily travel to the pretty town of Bassano del Grappa.

The famous Italian liquor called Grappa hails from this area, a burning concoction which is made from the leftovers of the wine making process.

Tourists can learn all about it from an interesting museum within the Poli distillery in Bassano del Grappa. The Museo della Grappa is free for tourists to explore and experience the process and taste of Grappa.

Tucked into the province of Padua in Veneto is the small quaint town of Cittadella. This remarkable place is most famous for its prominent medieval walls and castles.

The old town centre is encased within a well preserved tall circular wall which was reinforced with towers and surrounded by a moat.

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The walls and fortifications were built in 1220 by the military forced of Padua province to protect Cittadella from frequent territorial attacks.

Officially named as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, Locorotondo would be an excellent choice as a day trip in Apulia during your Italian vacation. Located in Valle d’Itria, Locorotondo is well known for its delicious wine and quaint architecture.

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The historic centre of Locorotondo is easily explored by foot and lies at the top of this hilltop town.

If you wish to experience both the cultural attractions of Italy and the benefits of a seaside vacation then why not plan a vacation to the scenic coast of Tuscany!

Popular seaside towns like Livorno, Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi offer a wealth of cultural activities like historical tours, museums and art galleries to stroll around as well as many thrilling water sports along the coastline.

Book a scenic villa by the coast in Tuscany and soak in the magnificent views you'll be greeted with! Sail out to explore the seven islands of the Tuscan archipelago including Elba Island and its pretty little port towns.

Saint Padre Pio was born Francesco Forgione in Pietretina, Campania in 1887. He was raised by peasant parents and at the tender age of five he knew he wanted to live a life serving god.

Choose from a villa in Campania to visit where this famous monk was born and raised or a vacation rental in Apulia where his final resting place is in San Giovanni Rotondo.

He regularly attended mass, fasted and undertook harsh penances to prove his devotion and joined the Roman Catholic Order of Friars Minor Capuchin aged 15. By this stage he reported experiencing vivid visions and conversations with Jesus, Mary and his guardian angel and found it strange that those around him couldn’t do the same.

During his seven year study at age 17, Padre Pio became very ill, suffering terrible migraines, insomnia and extreme nausea among other symptoms. Terrible screams and noises came from his room at night and eventually due to his deteriorating health, he was sent home in the hope of recovery.