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Spend a fabulous vacation in Emilia Romagna and be sure to visit its most enticing attraction, the artistic city of Ravenna! The coastal city of Ravenna offers tourists everything they could possibly want from an Italian vacation; art, culture, excellent cuisine and a splendid coastline to explore.

The artistic monuments of Ravenna are what earned it a worthy place on UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list in 1996. Ravenna was once the capital of the Roman Empire from 402AD which transformed it into a glittering metropolis of expensive extravagant buildings and a haven of creativity in term of art, architecture and especially the art of mosaics.

If you’re holidaying anywhere near to Padua city in the region of Veneto then be sure to visit the mesmerising sight of the Scrovegni chapel here.

It was commissioned to be built as a family chapel by a rich man called Enrico Scrovegni. He made his fortune through banking.

In the 14th century, Christianity condemned the act of charging interest on loans and so, many wealthy bankers felt obliged to obtain absolution for their trade by building lavish religious monuments.

What makes the Scrovegni chapel so famous is that it was entirely covered inside with richly detailed paintings depicting biblical scenes. It was painted by master artist, Giotto over a period of 855 days between 1302 and 1305.

Torcello Island in Venice was the first island in what expanded to become the vast lagoon city of Venice. It’s the oldest region of Venice to have been continuously populated by people since the downfall of the Roman Empire.

Many Venetian people fled the marshland to seek refuge from barbarians and looters on the marshy lagoon island of Torcello.

Choose from a beautiful range of holiday villas in the Venice area where you can visit Torcello Island and other famous attractions in Venice.

Spend a superb vacation in Piedmont tucked into the scenic Susa Valley! This vast area is situated between the Graian Alps and the Cottian Alps and is Italy’s largest valley. It stretches for over 50 kilometres from the Italy-French border to the city of Turin. A town called Susa is located here and is where the valley took its name.

Those with a love for mountain climbing and other challenging land sports would adore an adventurous few days here in Susa Valley where there are many trails available for all levels of experience. Stay in a beautiful luxury villa in Piedmont where you can easily travel around Susa Valley for a few days.

If you’re planning a holiday that passes through the region of Piedmont between 19th April and 24th June 2015 then be sure to visit Turin to gaze upon the mysterious Shroud of Turin!

This rare ‘unveiling’ of the Turin Shroud was announced to commemorate the Bicentenary of John Bosco, an endeared priest of the 1800s.

This opportunity to see a popular ‘icon’ of the Catholic Church would be a fascinating tourist experience as the Turin Shroud is mostly sealed within a special airtight case under the altar of the royal chapel in the duomo.

The Turin Shroud is a long strip of linen cloth that marks the image of a man that bears marks of injury consistent with that of crucifixion. It is believed by many to be the shroud used to wrap Jesus in when he was removed from the cross and laid to rest in a tomb.