Archive for 'Localities'

  

Wednesday, October 22, 2014
San Martino gate in Magliano
Go deep into the Maremma area of Tuscany to discover the beautiful medieval village of Magliano!

Close to the towns of Manciano, Orbetello and Scansano, the ancient walls of Magliano are probably its most striking feature and were built during the Renaissance period.

Choose from a wonderful range of holiday villas in Magliano in Toscana where you can sit back and unwind after a fun few days of exploring this exquisite part of the region.     Read More
Posted in: Castles & Palaces, Localities, Small Towns, Tourist Attractions

  

Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Old stairway in Toiano
Bring some life back to the abandoned ghost village of Toiano in the Pisa province of Tuscany on your next vacation here. Despite a complete lack of running services here such as shops, restaurants and hotels, Toiano still attracts quite a lot of tourists dues to its eerie charm as a place now standing still in time.

Choose from a lovely range of holiday villas in Pisa where you can relax and unwind after a day of exploring the province's attractions, including Toiano.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Localities, Small Towns, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, October 17, 2014
View of Piteglio
Embark on one of the longest walk-able bridges in the world, in the mountains of Pistoia in Tuscany! All year around, a circular bridged trail here can be walked or cycled upon that leads through charming villages like Piteglio and Popiglio.

Choose from a wide range of beautiful villas in Pistoia where you can relax and unwind at after a few days of exploring this picturesque area!

You can begin your eight kilometre bridge trail from Popiglio which is easy to walk along as it is almost fully paved.     Read More
Posted in: Big Cities, Localities, Tourist Attractions

  

Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Laterina town
Close to the fascinating ‘Le Balze’ geological site in Arezzo province is the pretty little town of Laterina. There are some beautiful churches here worth visiting such as the Oratory of San Biagio and the church of San Pietro.

Stay in a pretty vacation rental in Arezzo province for a few days and enjoy all the delights this area has to offer!

Why not drop by and see a fun medieval festival which is hosted in Laterina on the last weekend of July each year? Witness a melody of colour, song and dance and of course a fabulous outdoor feast to try all the local delicacies!     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Small Towns

  

Thursday, October 2, 2014
Connecting Vasari corridor
If you’re planning a vacation to Florence in Tuscany this year then be sure to walk along one of its most famous attractions, the Vasari Corridor!

Book a villa in the Florence area where you can easily travel into the city and explore all the artistic and architectural treasures it has within its ancient walls.

Designed and built by the famous architect Giorgio Vasari within only five months in 1564, the Vasari Corridor was built for the convenience of transport by the Medici family.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Florence, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Tourist Attractions