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Sperlonga is a stunning seaside resort in the Latium region of Italy. Charming and full of character, it is a well-kept secret among locals and a long-held favoured holiday destinations among Romans. It is also one of the many sites of major Ancient Roman archaeological discoveries in Italy but boasts some especially fascinating finds. If you're interested in art, culture and ancient history, a vacation rental in Latium and a visit to the town is a must.

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The charming seaside resort town of Sperlonga is long beloved by those living in Lazio, one of our favorite stops is the uniquely-designed watchtower of #TorreTruglia. Thank you @ilmagnifico for sharing #ItalyMagazine

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The beautiful seaside resort of Sperlonga is a long-held favourite of the people of Latium and it is easy to see why. Quaint, picturesque and full of charm, it is an idyllic place to escape to the beach if you have found a vacation rental in Latium.

Along with the pretty cluster of buildings and the long stretch of sandy beach and blue waters, the town's most iconic sight is the Torre Truglia, or Truglia tower.

All this week we have been talking about the beautiful Renaissance city of Ferrara. An incredible gem that is rich is in historical, cultural and artistic merit, it is a wonderful place to visit if you have found a holiday rental in Emilia Romagna and is full of things to see and do. We have been listing some of these things – including delicious food, a visit to the world's oldest wine bar, an amazing castle, a stunning cathedral and more – and to complete this list we have our last entries into our list of the top ten things you must do in Ferrara...

The stunning historic centre of Ferrara is enclosed by over nine kilometres of walls, and is a gorgeous Renaissance city, full of lovely buildings, fascinating cultural gems, and plenty of surprises, it is a UNESCO awarded beauty. With its impossibly charming setting and the vast array of things to see and do, this lesser-known gem among international tourists is a wonderful place to head to for day trips of exploring its many attractions and secrets. In fact, the city boasts a lot of the same charms as Florence but without the tourist crowds. Just find a holiday rental in Emilia Romagna and come uncover its appeal for yourself.

Here are ten things to see, do and keep an eye out for on your trip to Ferrara...

1. Visit The Castello Estense

This imposing castle was the result of townspeople turning on the ruling d'Este family during a time of high taxes and poverty in the 14th century.

Messina is the third largest city in Sicily and is a bustling place, rich in history and culture and dotted by lots of beautiful buildings. The Punta del Faro, or Capo Peloro, is the northeastern promontory of Sicily and is situated in the province Messina, just northeast of the city and 3km across the water from the Italian mainland. Nestled close to Messina and between the lovely and beloved lakeside town of Ganzirri and Mortelle, the area's most popular summer resort, it is an ideal spot to start out a day with endless possibilities ahead if you have found a vacation rental in Sicily and are looking for adventure.