Archive for 'Unesco World Heritage Sites'

Visit Crespi d'Adda in a place called Capriate San Gervasio, Lombardy in Northern Italy. This is a uniquely built company town that was constructed between the 19th and 20th century by business visionaries for its workers. This purpose-built town is still partly in use but is mostly used as a tourist site nowadays. In 1995, it earned its place on Italy’s list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.

Why not stay in a beautiful villa with a swimming pool in Lombardy where you can easily travel to see this unique company town?

Come and see one of the four largest and most ancient basilicas in Rome, called the Basilica di San Paolo fuori le Mura! Along with St Peters basilica in Vatican City and St. John’s and St. Mary’s basilica, this majestic building completes the four Papal basilicas of Rome.

In 1980, the Basilica of ‘St Paul Outside the Walls in Rome’ was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the historical centre of Rome city and the properties of the Papal government in Vatican City.

It earned this prestigious award because of its rich historical value, beautiful design and cultural significance.

The scenic Valcamonica, situated on the plains of Lombardy in northern Italy is home to a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is a massive collection of over 140,000 intricate figures and symbols carved by humans throughout rocks in the valley. This rich tapestry of creative history gives us a fascinating insight into how our ancestors lived and the aspects of life that captured their interest.

Why not book into a cosy vacation villa in Lombardy where you can easily commute to see this intriguing attraction as well as lots of charming cities, towns and villages in the region

Want to see the cream of Italy’s majestic heritage? Then be sure to browse through our incredible section of articles about the 49 prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Sites that stand all over the country!

Each one of these sites has been awarded this for its historical, cultural or natural importance to the heritage country in which it resides. Italy is in the lead as the country with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites so why not travel around some of them on your next vacation here?

The Cinque Terre is a stunning coastal section of the Italian Riviera in Liguria, close to the city of La Spezia. ‘The Five Lands’ are made up of a rugged coastline, rolling hills, cliffs, countryside and five quaint little villages.

These little tourist gems are called Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. This little piece of paradise has been awarded the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site Status for maintaining its perfect balance with nature and staying true to authentic Italian culture and preserving its rich heritage.

Stay in a stunning holiday villa in the Cinque Terre area where you can soak in the gorgeous views and unwind in a peaceful paradise!