Archive for 'Castles & Palaces'

If your next Italian holiday brings you to the enchanting city of Ferrara in Emilia Romagna then make it a priority to tour around the beautifully preserved Castello Estense!

This huge building is framed by four corner towers and began construction long ago in 1385. One of these towers was unfortunately damaged by an earthquake that hit Ferrara in 2012 but it’s being restored.

Stay at a lovely holiday villa rental in Emilia Romagna where you can visit Castello Estense among many other attractions in this beautiful region!

Aosta Valley is the smallest region in Italy, tucked into the North-west of the country and is a very popular skiing destination in the winter months. But why not see what else this quaint little region has to offer throughout the rest of the year? Book into a cosy vacation rental in Aosta Valley and get ready for a fantastic outdoor adventure!

Lovers of the Great Outdoors would be perfectly suited to a vacation in Aosta Valley due to the many majestic mountains that stand proudly here such as the Matterhorn and the treacherous Aiguille Blanche de Peuterey. Why not go on a hiking tour through the foothills of these great landmarks and enjoy capturing some wonderful pictures of them all?

A must see attraction when you’re holidaying in Campania is the stunning Aragonese Castle on Ischia Island off the coast of Naples!

Ischia Island, which was formed from a volcanic eruption, was chosen as the site upon which a spectacular castle would be built by the Parthenopeans, a civilisation of Naples.

Choose from a range of vacation villas in Campania, some of which have stunning views of the coastline!

Situated on the shores of the scenic Lake Garda in Northern Italy is the pretty little town of Malcesine. The cobbled streets here are filled with tourists during the warmer months pottering around the shops, visiting the local cultural attractions and sunbathing on the lake’s shores.

Choose from a lovely selection of holiday villas in Azzenza only a few kilometres from Malcesine where you can spend a few days exploring the picturesque Lake Garda.

Framed by the Monte Baldo behind it and Lake Garda in front, Malcesine is a beautiful place to visit and is home to a castle also.

Castello Scaligero was a military fortress until the 19th century when it was converted into a collection of museum and art exhibition spaces which are open every day. There’s a fantastic natural history museum here with tours available in several languages.

The construction of the magnificent Ursino castle in Catania in the early 1200s was ordered under the rule of Frederick II. It was a testament to Frederick’s multicultural style of governance as the castle plans blended styles from both eastern and western design.

Come to Sicily and book a vacation rental near Catania where you can easily explore all the treasures this area of the region and island has to offer you!

Ursino castle originally stood directly overlooking the Sicilian coast and was a mighty structure of security for Catania.