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Bernini is a name less well-known to most than the likes of Da Vinci or Michelangelo or Caravaggio but the artist was a great genius and multi-talented innovator who created extraordinary things. As an architect, he was impossibly prolific, came to be one of the most important architects of the 17th century, and was the one who gave us St Peter’s Square in Rome as well as the interior decoration of the Basilica, a number of Rome’s most elegant palazzi, and many other great works.

As a sculptor, he was the leading artist of his time and is credited as the one who initiated the Baroque style. However, in this writer’s opinion, it was his ability to breath life into stone that most recommends his work. Those who want to admire the incredible power and lifelike quality of his sculptures as well as his grand and impressive architectural feats should book a vacation rental in Rome and discover wonders like his sculpture, the Abduction of Proserpina in the Galleria Borghese.

Looking for a perfect romantic getaway this spring? With its utterly picturesque surroundings, pretty towns, and laidback atmosphere, Lake Como makes for the ideal place to spend quality time with the one you love in the most romantic of surroundings!

Our villas in Lake Como are perfectly built for two and give you ready access to all of the charm and attractions of this beautiful part of the world. So, discover the romantic appeal of Lake Como and plan your getaway today…

While Rome abounds with incredible museums, churches, palaces, fountains, sculptures, architectural gems, unexpected surprises, grand monuments, ancient ruins, and much more besides, while there are truly endless things to see and do, you might find yourself in need of a moment of peace and quiet while on vacation in Rome. If so, we have just the thing for you, a truly magical little corner of the Eternal City, the Orto Botanico dell'Università di Roma "La Sapienza", also known as the Orto Botanico di Roma.

This week, we were already talking about our amazing villas in Apulia and reasons as to why it should be your next holiday destination. In that post, we mentioned that some of our most amazing luxury villas in Italy are among our vacation rentals in Apulia and the newly listed Masseria Lamacerase is a perfect example of one of these beyond luxurious gem. If you are dreaming of an idyllic escape in Apulia in the most plush surroundings, the best location, and with the most amazing amenities, then this astounding luxury villa in Apulia boasts all that and much more besides!

While Tuscany remains our first love and the region in which we have the widest range of vacation rentals to choose from, there are some other destinations where we have both a great variety of villas in Italy, particularly charming examples, and that also have a special place in our hearts. In particular, Apulia is increasingly on our minds. Not only is this where we have some of our most amazing luxury villas in Italy but it is also an incredible holiday destination that more and more customers are discovering and falling for.

Though not some unknown gem and certainly a popular holiday spot, Apulia has been historically less well-known among international tourists in Italy. This has been changing in recent years and more and more travellers from around the globe are falling for the charms of the heel and most south eastern part of Italy.