Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

Visit the Accona desert in Tuscany which is a barren stretch of land in the Crete Senesi area of Siena. Right beside the town of Asciano, the Accona desert is a series of dome like hills that are made up of light grey clay.

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa with a swimming pool in Siena province where you can enjoy the very finest views of Tuscany before and after your touring adventures!

Include a lovely visit to San Giovanni d’Asso on your next vacation in Tuscany for an exciting tourist experience! Situated in the Siena province close to the unusual Crete Senesi geological formation, San Giovanni d’Asso has lots to offer visitors.

Stay in a fabulous luxury villa in Siena where you can relax and unwind after a wonderful day of exploration.

The fortress style Romanesque town hall of Florence, Palazzo Vecchio is among one of the most spectacular buildings in the city! It’s located at Piazza della Signoria and houses many stunning artworks.

It’s had many names over the centuries such as Palazzo della Signoria and Palazzo Ducale but became known as Palazzo Vecchio meaning ‘Old Palace’ when the Medici family moved their primary residence to the Pitti Palace.

Book a stay in a beautiful holiday rental in Florence where you can easily travel into the city to visit the many attractions here.

The famous architect, Arnolfo di Cambio designed and oversaw its construction which commenced in 1299. He worked on other notable monuments in Florence including the Santa Croce church and the masterpiece that is the domed cathedral.

Forte Belvedere is the second largest fortress in Florence city! It began construction in 1590 under the guidance of architect Bernardo Buontalenti by order of the rich and powerful Medici family.

During the 16th century, Florence was flourishing and Forte Belvedere was a testament of that power and prosperity.

Choose from a range of vacation rentals in Florence, many close to the city where you can easily visit Forte Belvedere and the many other cultural attractions of the city

It’s located high up on a hill within the grounds of the Boboli gardens beside the Medici residence, the Pitti Palace. It overlooks the River Arno and was purposely built here to strengthen what was believed to have been one of the weak points of the walls that once entirely enveloped Florence.

Walking along the scenic city walls of Lucca in Tuscany, you will be greeted with the picturesque sight of Palazzo Pfanner and its perfectly landscaped gardens!

Designed for the wealth silk merchant family, the Moricani’s, it was built as a demonstration of their wealth and power within the city.

Stay in a villa with a swimming pool in Lucca province where you can enjoy a few days of relaxation in between your cultural explorations.