Archive for 'Must See Attractions'

You’re sure to have heard of this unusual leaning structure in the Tuscan city of Pisa! The leaning tower of Pisa began construction in 1173 and actually didn’t reach completion for over 800 years!

Stay in a fabulous vacation rental in Pisa where you can easily visit the Piazza dei Miracoli where the Leaning Tower stands among many other architectural masterpieces!

It was to be an architectural masterpiece with lavish carvings, columns and ornately designed floors and ceilings. Its original purpose was to be the bell tower of the adjacent cathedral in Piazza dei Miracoli.     Read More

The Ponte Vecchio, ‘Old Bridge’ that crosses the Arno River in Florence is an important historic monument of the city. It’s built in typical medieval fashion; a closed spandrel segmental arched bridge.

Stay in a lovely vacation rental in Florence where you can tour around this Renaissance city and cross over the famous Ponte Vecchio yourself to admire it in all its glory! Across it, a row of shops are built on either side of the road that adds to its animated presence. Once a street of busy butchers, most of the shops on Ponte Vecchio are now owned by art dealers, souvenir shops and jewellers.     Read More

Lucca, the old city that has beautifully preserved its past is just waiting to be explored by you! Stay in a luxury five stars villa in Lucca where you can experience a wonderful holiday with lots of nearby attractions to explore.

Treat your eyes to the many attractions of Lucca including these seven gems.

Walk around the 17th century broad high walls of Lucca, lined with grass and a pathway for strolling or cycling along. This is a magnificent way to see the beautifully preserved city of Lucca in all its glory; especially at sunrise or sunset.

Piazza Anfiteatro, shaped like an oval, is the main piazza in Lucca. It has stayed true in shape to the amphitheatre arena that once stood here. The performances which took place here would have been witnessed by over ten thousand spectators!     Read More

Come and see one of the most elaborate cathedrals in the world, the duomo of Florence in Tuscany. This is the fourth largest cathedral in the world, the largest being St. Peter’s in Rome. This magnificent building towers over Florence’s skyline, topped off with a splendid dome designed and built by Filippo Brunelleschi in the 15th century.

Choose from a superb range of villas near Florence if you wish to stay a few days and explore all of this Renaissance city!

This gothic masterpiece began towards the end of the 13th century by master architect, Arnolfo di Cambio.     Read More