Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

One of the most important traditions of Milan during Christmas holidays is the Procession of the Magi, which takes place on the 6th of January each year. A large number of people take part in this incredible traditional procession, starting from the central Duomo and making their way, through the city, to end at the Basilica of Sant’Eustorgio. Featuring vibrant costumes, dancers, singers, a circus and the festive spirit, the whole thing is a wonderful spectacle that is a must for anyone who has found a vacation rental in Milan!

The city of Turin is like a work of art in its own right but it is home to plenty of galleries, museums and palaces stuffed with all sorts of paintings, sculptures and other objets d'art that are worth checking out. However, if you are have found a vacation rental in Piedmont and are planning on visiting Turin in the next couple of months, there is one particular exhibition that we would recommend to you: the current Miró exhibition taking place in the Palazzo Chiablese in the Piazetta Reale.

There is an endless list of things to see and do in Rome. However, this particular series of posts have been concerned with must-see attractions that are also photogenic gems because nothing happened unless you have photographic proof, right? All jokes aside, photographs of your holiday are important as, once you have found a vacation rental in Rome and are making a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Eternal City, you'll want to remember it. A holiday is about making memories, not merely passing time. Here are some more of those photogenic locations where you can capture your memories beautifully...

7. The Cliché Keeper: The Spanish Steps

So, almost every guide is going to suggest a visit to the Spanish Steps and we hate to be cliché but…you really should!

Rome is one of those incredibly beautiful and photogenic cities that people dream of visiting their whole lives. If you have found a vacation rental in Rome and are finally planning a trip, there are lots of places that you should visit. In fact, there are too many...way too many. It would take lifetimes to see it all. As none of us have lifetimes to do anything, try and see as much as you can during your trip and be sure to take lots of photos to remember it all by and to have more time to take it all in afterwards!

5. St Peter's Views And Square

Pope Alexander VII and Bernini undertook the designing of St Peter's Square, one of the many alterations that was part of the Pope's master plan for the modernisation of the city.

Rome is one of those destinations that people spend their whole lives waiting to visit and that breeds a certain type of rabid curiosity. Ever since the Grand Tour, people have flooded to see the city's endless attractions, artistic and cultural gems, and sights. But, if it's the trip of a lifetime and if you are being overwhelmed by the constant sensory overload of a city like Rome, then photographing your trip is important. Capturing those memories and moments for ever will be important to anyone visiting the city and, as it is so very photogenic, it really is a joy to shoot. Of course, some things make for lovelier photos than others so, if you have found a vacation rental in Rome and are planning a trip, these are more of the sights that you absoluely need to see, and photograph, for yourself!