Archive for 'Churches & Religious Buildings'

  

Friday, May 30, 2014
Main square in Lucca
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
Posted in: Churches & Religious Buildings, Localities, Lucca, Must See Attractions, Top 10 Lists, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, May 16, 2014
Cathedral of florence
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
Posted in: Churches & Religious Buildings, Florence, Localities, Must See Attractions, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, May 1, 2014
view of san quirico
San Quirico d’Orcia is a beautiful town only 35 kilometres south-east of Siena. Located in the UNESCO awarded Val d’Orcia, San Quirico also lies upon the roadside of the famous pilgrim road that runs from Northern Europe right down to the Italian capital of Rome!

Stay in a beautiful vacation villa in Sorano, just a few minute's drive from San Quirico where you can relax and unwind a beautiful natural atmosphere after a fun few days of discovery!

This ancient town is home to many old sacred churches including the Collegiate church of San Quirico.     Read More
Posted in: Churches & Religious Buildings, Localities, Orcia Valley, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, April 25, 2014
City of Florence
Would you like to dive into the heart of Tuscan cultural heritage? Then come to Florence, the decorative cradle of the Renaissance where great minds came together to plan and launch an era of intense learning and beauty!

Stay in a superb villa in Florence province or in a comfortable apartment in Florence city centre where you can easily commute through its enchanting streets!

Florence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was born from humble Etruscan origins and grew to become one of the most powerful cities in all of Italy!     Read More
Posted in: Churches & Religious Buildings, Florence, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites

  

Tuesday, April 15, 2014
View of San Lorenzo
Borgo San Lorenzo is a pretty little town in Tuscany, situated in the province of Florence. It’s close to the other cosy Tuscan towns of Fiesole, Scarperia, Vicchio and Marradi. Tourists are sure to love a morning or afternoon strolling around this old town that is believed to be of Etruscan origin. Why not stay in Florence city itself, only thirty kilometres away.

You could relax in a beautiful apartment in Florence where you can enjoy all the Renaissance treasures and monuments it has to offer. Then escape from all the noise and people by coming to Borgo San Lorenzo and neighbouring settlements for a day of touring!     Read More
Posted in: Churches & Religious Buildings, Day Trips, Florence, Localities, Tourist Attractions