Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

  

Friday, July 14, 2017
Mercato Centrale
If you have found a luxury villa in Florence and are spending time exploring the city, you are bound to work up quite the appetite, darting from attraction to attraction. While there may be an endless list of restaurants, cafes, bars, pizzerias and delis to check out, there is one place, in particular, that we recommend; the Mercato Centrale.

The brainchild of Umberto Montano and Claudio Cardini, the Mercato Centrale is a covered market in the historic San Lorenzo neighbourhood that was opened in the Spring of 2014, on the 140th anniversary of the iron and glass building in which is is located. The building in question was erected in 1874 and was designed by architect Giuseppe Mengoni, who was also the designer of the San Ambrogio market and the more famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Florence, Food and Wine, Localities, Products & Specialities, Restaurants & Cafés, Shopping, Tourist Attractions

  

Monday, July 3, 2017
Nebida is a stunning Sardinian town on the coast that is known for its breath-taking natural beauty and bounty, hiking routes, popularity among tourists and fascinating ruins.

The waters around Nebida are crystal clear and perfectly blue, the sheer cliff-faces are romantic and terrifying and a warm breeze rolls in off the ocean, green hills rush down to white sands – it really is an exceptionally beautiful place and, then, what do you find amongst all this?     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Beaches, Curiosities, Main Islands, Sicily and Sardinia, Tourist Attractions

  

Monday, July 3, 2017
Villa Palagonia
Italy has no shortage of architectural gems. In fact, for architecture lovers, as the birthplace of the Renaissance, it is a must-see destination. However, while many of these buildings and monuments may be stunning and majestic feats of architecture, there are also many that are oddities with strange quirks and unusual histories and origins. These stranger works may still be beautiful but there is no denying that they are unusual, which is only one more reason that they are fascinating and to love them! In the town of Bagheria, not far from Palermo, there is a palace that is both beautiful and very odd, indeed. If you have found a vacation rental in Palermo, be sure to drop by and visit it for yourself, as it has to be seen to be truly appreciated.

Villa Palagonia is an 18th century architectural gem and palace famous for its “monsters”, the grotesque sculptures of beasts and figures that decorate the garden and surrounding wall.     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Castles & Palaces, Legends, Main Islands, Sicily and Sardinia, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, June 30, 2017
Tempietto
The Tempietto is a small commemorative martyrium (or tomb) built by Donato Bramante in the courtyard of San Pietro in Montorio in Rome. Dating to the 16th century, it is considered a masterpiece of High Renaissance Italian architecture. Harmonious, restrained and elegant, it is one of the most beautiful buildings of the period and is a must-see for architecture lovers and nerds. Just find a holiday rental in Rome and make time for this lesser-known, but exceptional, architectural gem.     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Central Italy, Churches & Religious Buildings, History, Latium, Renaissance, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, June 30, 2017
Piazza dei Cavalieri
In the last post in this series, we are discussing even more things to see and do in Pisa that don't involve posing next to, or scaling, a leaning tower. Just find a luxury villa in Pisa and begin exploring this stunning Tuscan city for yourself.

5. Knight's Square

The Knight's Square, or Piazza dei Cavalieri, is a town square in the city but is a beautiful landmark that holds particular historical importance. Located in the University Quarter, at the edge of the medieval city centre, just a short walk from the Piazza dei Miracoli, the square is thought to have Roman origins, became a political centre during the Middle Ages and is now a cultural and physical hub for the University of Pisa. The appearance of many of the buildings in the piazza that we see today dates to the 16th century and was created in a project headed by famous Renaissance architect Giorgio Vasari.     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Churches & Religious Buildings, Localities, Pisa, Tourist Attractions