Archive for 'Unesco World Heritage Sites'

For anyone who has found a luxury villa in Pisa, the city's incredibly famous and iconic Leaning Tower will, no doubt, be one of the attractions that you will want to see. In fact, if you are spending time in the historic quarter, where the Piazza dei Miracoli (the square in which the Leaning Tower of Pisa is located) is situated, it is hard not to see the tower. It stands above most of the other buildings in the surrounding area and is visible from nearby streets all around the piazza. You can get glimpses without ever specifically visiting, sit in a nearby cafe and grab lunch or a coffee for a front-row seat and leisurely observation, or have a casual wander around the piazza itself. Seeing the Leaning Tower of Pisa doesn't need to be a big affair or ordeal.

Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta, Campania that was originally constructed for the Bourbon kings of Naples and is one of the largest palaces erected in Europe during the 18th century. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a simply stunning sight to behold.

By virtue of sheer scale alone, it is breathtaking but the architecture, art and gardens make the Baroque gem the masterpiece that is is. Just find a luxury villa in Campania and come explore this incredible building for yourself.

Begun in 1752 for Charles VII of Naples, it was designed by Luigi Vanvitelli, who worked in conjunction with Charles. Charles, funnily enough, never actually lived in the palace due to his abdication in 1759 to become King of Spain.

The Vatican Museums in are located in Vatican City, a state within the city of Rome and are made up of 100 galleries and over 1400 rooms dedicated to Renaissance arts, Catholic Church history, as well as some interesting Etruscan, Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman collections. It is the largest exhibition space in the world, home to the Sistine Chapel, the Belvedere Apollo and the frescoed “Stanze” by Raphael and you could spend years visiting and still find more to see each and every time.

If you have found a vacation rental in Rome and are only able to dedicate a day or two to the museums, rather than years, this series of guides will help you get started and plan your visit! In this post we will discuss some more of the highlights of the museums so that you can pick the ones you are most interested in and focus on those during your visit but be sure to also read to earlier posts in this series for more information about tickets, tours and more!

The Vatican Museums in Rome are one of the world's most visited museums in the world and the most visited museum in Italy and attracts over seven million visitors each year; for good reason, as well.

It is a truly exceptional and awe-inspiring place with endless incredible worlds of art (such as the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel), Ancient Egyptian, Roman and Greek masterpieces, architectural gems and much more besides.

With enough to see and do for lifetimes, the museums truly are a must-see for those who have found vacation rentals in Rome. Just read through our series of guides on how to visit and what to see and stop by. Here are some more of the highlights.

As mentioned in the previous post, the Vatican Museums of Vatican City in Rome are one of the most incredible museums in the world. The largest dedicated floor space of a museum in the world, it is home to a varied collection that encompasses Renaissance masterpieces (such as the Sistine Chapel), architectural gems, Egyptian artifacts, Ancient Greek and Roman statuary and much more besides. There is a reason that it is the most visited museum in Italy, one of the most visited museums in the world and garners over seven million visitors a year: it is a truly astounding place. Just find a vacation rental in Rome and check out our guide to helping you plan a visit.

There is so much to see that you cannot possible do it all in one visit (or even many). Instead, narrow down your list to a few key attractions and sections by browsing some of the most important parts of the museums below!