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If you have booked a vacation rental in Milan and you are planning on seeing the main sights and attractions in the city while you are in the area, a visit to see da Vinci’s Last Supper is likely to be on your itinerary. As this is one of the most famous works of art in the world, something that almost everyone on the planet has seen an image of at least once in their lives, it attracts accordingly large amounts of attention and tourist crowds. Those wishing to visit, therefore, should keep in mind that there are rules when it comes to seeing this piece with your own eyes and that your trip should be booked well in advance. Here’s everything that you need to know if you want to visit the Last Supper while on holiday in Milan.

From the 24th of December 2024 to the 6th of January 2026, the Jubilee 2025 (or Iubilaeum A.D. 2025) will take place. Announced in 2000 by Pope John Paul II at the end of the Great Jubilee, this year will see special pilgrimages, prayers, pardons, and events take place at the Vatican. As a result, the Vatican has estimated that some 35 million pilgrims will come to the city for the Jubilee Year of Hope.

Those who would like to be among this number, therefore, or who were considering planning a trip to Rome in 2025 should think about booking their vacation rentals in Rome as soon as possible as accommodation is sure to fill up fast and prices are likely to rise over time. Check out our range of holiday rentals in Rome today and secure your trip now.

Sicily, in particular, is a region of Italy that is full of incredible architectural gems and great architectural cities from the Arab-Norman wonders of Palermo to the ornate and sumptuous Baroque seen in Noto. As such, many of the towns and cities of the island are well-worth simply wandering while keeping your eyes properly open to all of the beauty all around you. Those who find a villa in Syracuse should definitely take this advice to heart as there are ample world-class monuments to visit but the streets, in general, are dotted with gorgeous buildings both famous and little-known that are true architectural wonders. So, seek out the attractions in town but also explore, get a little bit lost, and take in the beauty of this city during a vacation in Sicily. 

There is no shortage of stunning jewel-box churches in Italy. In fact, most towns have a pretty little church of their own, a surprising number with works by rather famous artists so it is always worth peeking inside to see what you might find – you never know! Italy’s bigger towns and cities, meanwhile, boast even more impressive and bejewelled houses of worship. The romantic town of Verona, for example, is full of architectural gems and beautiful sights, making it a must for those on a day-trip who vacation in Veneto, and among her stunning buildings, the Chiesa di Sant'Eufemia is quite the wonder.

Italy is unlikely to be the first place that comes to mind when you think of seeing mummies but there are actually several spooky spots throughout the country where you can see some mummies for yourself. So, if you are booking a villa in Italy and are in the market for some macabre but fascinating attractions, then read on and plan a visit to take these in...