Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

  

Thursday, May 1, 2014
view of urbino
Visit the magnificent town of Urbino in Le Marche, a legacy of Renaissance architecture and culture! This ancient walled settlement grew to become an artistic place of great prominence under the sponsored supervision of Federico da Montefeltro, duke of Urbino from 1444 to 1482. Urbino is perhaps most famous for its glorious Ducale palace, a late 15th century masterpiece commissioned by the wealthy duke. This stunning building is home to one of the most elaborate Renaissance painting collections in the world!     Read More
Posted in: Big Cities, Central Italy, Localities, The Marches, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites

  

Wednesday, April 30, 2014
view of portovenere
Spend a superb Italian holiday along the stunning Ligurian coast! A vast UNESCO World Heritage Site lies along here and includes the areas of Cinque Terre, the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto and Portovenere which includes the villages of Fezzano and Le Grazie.

Tourists can avail of many stunning vacation rentals in Liguria, within easy reach of its breath-taking coastline. Relax in a stunning villa with sea views and a lovely swimming pool where you can relax after a spectacular few days of exploration!     Read More
Posted in: Liguria, Localities, Northwest Italy, On the Coast, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites

  

Tuesday, April 29, 2014
nuraghe in sardinia
Awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status in 1997, the ‘Su Nuraxi di Barumini’ are a collection of specifically styled megalithic buildings, native to Sardinia. They were built along the Nuragic Age between 1900BC and 730 BC.

If you're planning a trip here, why not choose from a wide range of beautiful villas in Sardinia where you can lie back and relax under the hot sun after a day of thrilling explorations?

The island and region of Sardinia is well networked by roads, bus and train lines and so can be travelled around quite easily.     Read More
Posted in: Main Islands, Sicily and Sardinia, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites

  

Monday, April 28, 2014
gemini temple
If you’re planning a vacation to the stunning Italian island of Sicily, then why not set aside a day or two to explore the fascinating area of Agrigento?

This UNESCO World Heritage Site lies on the outskirts of the modern city and attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. This incredible site consists of quite a few ancient Greek temples, many of which have survived the test of time quite well.

Stay in a gorgeous vacation rental in Sicily where you can easily commute to Agrigento to see this wonderful ancient Greek site as well as other magnificent attractions in the city itself.     Read More
Posted in: Main Islands, Sicily and Sardinia, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites

  

Friday, April 25, 2014
trulli
In the southern Italian region of Apulia, in a town called Alberobello, lies a collection of unusual buildings, called ‘trulli’. These are beautiful cone roof buildings built using a mortar-less technique.

This means that no cement was used, only specialised skills to build slats of limestone in such a way as to achieve at beautiful pyramid, dome or cone shaped roof.

Stay in a holiday villa in Apulia where you could explore the beautiful surroundings and see these enchanting white washed little houses for yourself.     Read More
Posted in: Apulia, Southern Italy, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites