Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

  

Sculpture of Romulus and Remus being breastfed
Once upon a time according to legend, two twin boys called Romulus and Remus were born and they were destined for greatness as their parents were famous in their own right. Their mother was called Rhea Silvia, a sacred priestess and their father was Mars, the Roman god of war.

Their uncle, a jealous man who wanted to bypass the twins’ right to royal leadership so he could be king, plotted to have them murdered. But the servant he ordered to commit this heinous crime instead placed them in a basket and set it floating down the River Tiber.     Read More

  

Werewolf illustration
Italy is a haven of beauty and wonders; filled with exquisite artworks, within majestic buildings, within magnificent urban and rural settings. The cities, towns and villages of this Renaissance country have beautifully protected their history and celebrate it proudly during many festivals and fairs throughout the year.

The imagination of Italy can be beautifully illustrated in some of its most famous legends.     Read More

  

Avigliana in winter
Come to the magical town of Avigliana in the beautiful Piedmont region of Italy for a few days! Only twenty five kilometres west of Turin city, the scenic hilltop town of Avigliana lies within the Susa Valley beside the main road leading from Turin to Frejus in France.

Stay at a beautiful holiday villa in Piedmont and relax here after a few days of exciting exploration! Tourists will experience an enchanting time here as there is much to see and do.

Begin your day of exploration by visiting the ruins of what was once a majestic 17th century castle on the top of Avigliana town and many other exquisite attractions.     Read More

  

Front of Villa d'Este
The magnificent Villa d’Este in Tivoli, near Rome was awarded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is the perfect example of well-preserved Renaissance architecture and an Italian style Renaissance garden.

It illustrates the glory of the Renaissance culture to the highest degree and its garden became an early reference point in the classic design of noble European gardens.

Stay at a perfect villa rental in Guidonia Montecelio,only a few kilometres away from Tivoli for a splendid few days!     Read More

  

Headland in the Cilento area
Located in the southern coastal region of Campania is the scenic Cilento area and Vallo di Diano National Park. In 1998, it was awarded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site to protect its rich natural beauty from the wrath of mass tourism and large scale building projects in the area. Stay in a stunning vacation rental in Campania where you can easily explore the treasures of this region under the hot Italian sun!

Within this vast protected area lie numerous archaeological sites including Paestum, Velia and the Certosa di Padula. Much of this coastal area’s historical evolution can be relived in great detail thanks to the many monuments and documentation left behind.     Read More