Archive for 'Castles & Palaces'

Spend a few days in the stunning city of Caserta, one of the bigger cities in the region of Campania in the south of Italy. This is the perfect place to spend a few days during your Italian holiday to southern Italy as it is home to some breath taking tourist attractions.

Why not stay in a stunning luxury villa in Campania, not far from Caserta where you can relax and enjoy the views after a busy day of sightseeing? Caserta city is built at the foot of the Apennines and is situated forty kilometres north of Naples.

It’s close to famous archaeological sites like Pompeii and Herculaneum that dwell under the dormant volcano called Mount Vesuvius.

In the southwest of Italy in the region of Campania, is the coastal city of Salerno. This picturesque urban area is located on the gulf of Salerno facing the Tyrrhenian Sea along the Amalfi coast.

Tourists will love the buzz of this culturally rich city that proudly displays its exciting history in churches and museums. There are lots of lovely holiday villas close to Salerno to choose from.

Walk along the beautiful promenade made in the 1950’s along the coastline of Salerno city. It’s considered to be one of the most beautiful coastal walks in Italy! And why not engage in some thrilling water sports available along here such as snorkeling or sea kayaking!

A worthy day trip if you're spending your holiday north of Italy is to explore the majestic castles that surround the stunning Lake Como, in the province of Como in Lombardy. It’s regarded as Italy’s favourite lake to visit and is also the deepest one in the country.

There are plenty of vacation villa rentals in Como town to choose from which have breathtaking views of the lake.

The location of this lake, which was beside the main route of trade between central Europe and Rome in ancient times, made it a prosperous place to live. Many castles were built along its edge, most using the stretch of water as a clever protective boundary from frequent invaders.

Fortresses were built on its shores that date from the Middle Ages, through the 19th century and even from the beginning of World War I. Some are open for tourists to walk around and others, which are now hotels or homes in private ownership, can be admired from the hills that surround them.

The quaint little town of Bard is located near the centre of a narrow gorge at the head of Aosta Valley. 

This town is ideal if you want to be surrounded by a rich culture and elegant landscapes!  When you arrive here, you can see many rocks with incisions on them that date as far back as the Iron Age.

Bard is well known for its impressive fortress, visited each year by thousands of people.  The sheer size of this dwelling is astounding, so remember to bring your camera to take lots of impressive photos!

The fortress remains in excellent conditions thanks to several extensive renovations over the years. In 2006, it was re-opened as the Museum of the Alps.  In this museum, there are many exhibits and galleries, allowing you to gain insight into the rich cultures and history of the area.

Part of the stretch of coastline known as the Italian Riviera, Rapallo is located in the province of Genova, in northern Italy.

With a moderate climate and level terrain, the landscape gives way to hills that rise immediately beyond the city itself.

These are where you will find a range of different luxury villas to choose from, where they are sheltered from the wind.