Archive for 'Unesco World Heritage Sites'

If you want to visit one of the strangest places in Italy then head to the North-Eastern side of the Apennine Mountains where the tiny enclaved micro state of San Marino is located! Known officially as the Republic of San Marino, this tiny country is just over 61 square kilometres in size and has a population of approximately 32,000 people.

Its capital is called San Marino but its largest city is called Dogana. This fascinating state of San Marino claims to be the oldest surviving sovereign and constitutional republic in the world.

Come to the picturesque town of Venaria Reale near Turin city in Piedmont where a splendid palace began construction in 1675.

The Palace of Venaria was once the home of royalty and is counted among the vast UNESCO site encompassing the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy.

Stay in a beautiful vacation rental in Piedmont where you can easily travel around to see the glorious attractions of this beautiful region!

A wealthy Duke called Charles Emmanuel the Second commissioned the architect Amedeo di Castellamonte to build him a lavish palace as he needed a base from which to conduct his hunting expeditions nearby.

Sail in on a traditional gondola through Venice’s network of canals towards the magnificent Doge’s Palace!

This masterpiece of a building is a stunning testament of Venetian culture and old wealth and along with the busy Piazza San Marco in front of it and the glorious Basilica of San Marco behind; it’s one of the most recognisable sites in Italy.

Stay in a comfortable vacation rental in Veneto where you can travel into Venice for a few days and experience a magical time walking around this splendid palace!

Some of Italy’s and even Europe’s most important governmental decisions were made here over the centuries. The Doge’s Palace of Venice served firstly as the residence of the Doge or Italian Grand Duke but also served as a place where important matters of justice were settled.

Looking for a sun holiday to Italy with lots to do and see as well? Then come to the spectacular south-western region of Campania! Stay in a scenic villa with swimming pool in Campania close to the coast to experience a truly luxurious vacation to this spectacular country.

It’s hard to decide what to begin with when it comes to exploring Campania but why not start off with a fiery visit to the famous Mount Vesuvius? This now dormant volcano erupted violently in 79AD and buried two neighbouring towns called Pompeii and Herculaneum in a devastating sea of hot ash and stones.

Today visitors can walk through the excavated streets of these almost perfectly preserved towns and imagine what that treacherous night must have been like for its unfortunate victims. If you’re here during the month of October you can experience the mesmerising Pompeii festival. The area is beautifully lit up at night and offers tourists a romantic view of this archaeological site.

Come to a region stuffed with cultural, historical and artistic heritage, come to Veneto in North East Italy! This picturesque region of rolling hills, pungent meadows of crops and majestic mountains is truly a magnificent sight to behold. Stay in a luxury villa rental in Veneto and live the life of royalty during your holiday to Italy.

Visit its unusual capital city of Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was built in a huge lagoon comprising of 118 islands!

Venice is home to the largest carnival in the country where everyone dresses up in colourful masks and costumes to celebrate for days on end!