Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

  

Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Pontassieve hills aerial view
The Pontassieve pyramid hills are three unusual formations that stand at a height of around 140 metres. Situated around 15 kilometres east of Florence city, these three hills, varying in size share a fascinating trait…they’re shaped almost perfectly like four cornered pyramids!

Stay in a beautiful luxury villa in Florence province where you can explore all the treasures of the area, including these interesting sites.

From an aerial view faint outlines can be noticed but due to being covered by trees and vegetation, much of the line definition is lost. However a ground view presents a much more linear appearance. They stand along a N-S/E-W orientations, a geometric pattern equal to the belt stars of Orion.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Florence, Localities, Mountains, Tourist Attractions

  

Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Cascine Park pyramid
Many tourists come and go to Florence without even realising that this city is home to some spectacular pyramids of its own! Stay at a vacation rental in Florence and travel around to see some of these unusual gems.

Close to the Pavoniere pool in the Cascine Park of Florence is one such Egyptian style pyramid. It stands at ten metres tall and was actually used as a type of fridge to store ice and dairy products!

Passers-by might even mistake it for a tomb but its pyramid shape is plain to see.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Florence, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, July 31, 2014
Old photo of Pitti Palace
The Palazzo Pitti is a vast and elaborate Renaissance palace in the city of Florence. Built on the south side of the River Arno close to the Ponte Vecchio, the original building here dates as far back as 1458 before later extensions were added.

Stay in a beautiful vacation rental in Florence where you can conveniently visit this majestic palace as well as many other cultural treasures of the city.

It was the luxury home of a wealthy banker called Luca Pitti who was once comrade with the other banking family, the Medici’s before they turned into bitter rivals in later years.

Palazzo Pitti was later bought by the Medici family in 1549 and became the primary residence of the most prominent members of this banking dynasty based in Florence.     Read More
Posted in: Florence, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Parks & Gardens, Tourist Attractions, Villas and Farmhouses

  

Thursday, July 31, 2014
Elba Island beach
Tuscany is a region famous for its diverse array of beaches and although many are open about bikini tops coming off to avoid those tan lines,there are some naturist or nudist beaches where you can be completely liberated from clothing if you wish!

Stay in a stunning luxury villa on the coast in Tuscany where you can easily find these little gems!

Torre del Lago beach in Versilia - A section of this beach is open to naturists to walk around without any clothes on. Be sure to bring your own drinks and snacks as there’s nowhere close to buy refreshments!     Read More
Posted in: Beaches, Localities, Tourist Attractions, Tuscan Coast

  

Thursday, July 31, 2014
Antico Palazzo dei Vescovi
Whether or not you're visually impaired, there are some fantastic art museums in Tuscany that let you get up close and personal with the artwork to explore the art and sculpture by hand to appreciate the artistic techniques in a whole new way!

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa in Tuscany and head off on some intriguing tourist adventures to these venues.

Get up close and personal with exquisite works of art at the Antico Palazzo dei Vescovi in Pistoia. It’s suitable for all visitors but especially those with sight impairment.     Read More
Posted in: Museums & Galleries, Tourist Attractions, Travel Tips