Articles of category "Italy"

Regarded as one of the most captivating resorts in Italy, the Island of Capri is known for its charming beauty, sweeping views, lemon trees, whitewashed villas and homes, winding lanes and flower-filled courtyards. It tends to be overcrowded in summer, as huge crowds of international tourists arrive every day to indulge in gorgeous scenery and romantic atmosphere. Some of the greatest attractions include Marina Grande, Anacapri, Marina Piccola, Bagni di Teberio and Punta Carnea. One of its most popular villas is the Villa San Felice.

Spanning several terraces that cover some 1,7 acres, Villa Jovis is a Roman palace built by Emperor Tiberius during the period of 27-37AD, and is recognized as the largest of the twelve Tiberian villas on the Italian Island of Capri. Nestled atop Monte Tiberio, in the northeast of the island, the Villa with its 335m in elevation is regarded as one of the highest peaks at Capri, second only to Monte Solaro in Anacapri.

Overlooking the bay of Naples, the key place at the Sorrentine Peninsula, Sorrento is a small town in Italy and one of the most famous tourist destinations overcrowded by international tourists each summer. Its sea cliffs are magnificent and its grand hotels have always attracted renowned personalities, notably Luciano Pavarotti and Enrico Caruso. Guests are offered a variety of Sorrento hotels to stay in, the most attractive of these being Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, Hotel Bristol, Grand Hotel de la Ville and more.

Established as a companion to the Wine Museum, the Olive Oil Museum is situated in Bardolino and housed in medieval houses within the town walls. Featured by the museum are exhibits that display different methods used to extract olive oil, with the displays ranging from the simplest techniques to current oil production technology. Also on display are stone wheels, ancient lever press, screw presses, furnishings and utensils.

The wealthiest region in Italy, Lombardia remains known for its lovely lakes: Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore and Lake Como. Surrounded by towering mountains, they are like jewels providing the ideal holiday setting. Lake Garda is recognized as the largest in Italy, with a surface area of over 370 square kilometers. Charming beauty of the surrounding mountains and a warm climate combined with the abundance of citrus orchards and vineyards make Garda a thriving holiday center. If you're considering taking to a trip you should think one of the many Lake Garda villas.

The Pisa Tower is a bell tower of the Cathedral located in Italian city of Pisa. Its construction began in 1173 and lasted for over 200 years marked by two interruptions as a result of the Pisans' involvement in battles with Florence, Lucca and Genoa. In the past, it was believed that the tower's inclination was part of the project, however today everybody knows it isn't so. Designed initially to be vertical, the tower began to incline during its construction.

Nestled in the heart of the Olive Riviera, on the gulf between Cornicello and Mirabello, Bardolino is regarded as one of the most fantastic places on the lake, renowned for its production of wines. Local products, such as wine, fish and oil, are used in the delicious cuisine that can be found in fine dining restaurants and cafes. Frequented by tourists from all over the world, Bardolino offers a wide selection of apartment complexes, resorts, camping sites, sport facilities and of course the Color Hotel.

Ranked with Italy's major sights, Assisi is a small hill town with the population of 3,000 inhabitants and an average of five million visitors coming to enjoy its renowned attractions. In the Middle Ages, the town witnessed birth of saints Francis and Clare, with a number of churches and museums preserving holy relics and objects owned by the saints. Assisi is filled with tourists from April to June, so that it is sometimes difficult to move across the town on holiday weekends and you'll want to make sure you make your reservations at one of the fine Assisi hotels ahead of time.

Renowned for its noticeable lean, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is the bell tower of the cathedral in Pisa, Italy. Located behind the Cathedral, it is regarded as the third structure in Campo dei Miracoli of Pisa. In fact, it was intended to stand vertically, but started leaning soon after its construction in 1173. The height of the Pisanian Fortress is 186 feet on the highest side and 183 ft on the highest side, while its weight is 14.5 tons.

The largest and one of the loveliest lakes in the Sirmione region, Lake Garda laps against the plains of the Veneto and Lombardy, becoming fjordlike and moody in the north. Its shores are fragrant with flowery gardens, forests of cypress and pines and groves of lemons and olives - the landscape that has always attracted many poets and artists, among them Gabriele d'Annunzio, whose villa close to Gardone is recognized currently as one of the major attractions in the area. It is the perfect springboard for enjoying the plethora of Lake Garda watersports.

Located 118 miles southeast of Florence, 109 miles north of Rome and 17 miles east of Perugia, Assisi is a town in Perugia province in Italy, on the western flank of Mt Subasio. It is the birthplace of St Francis, the founder of the Franciscan religious order, St Clare, the founder of the Poor Clares, and Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows. Today as ever it is recognized as one of top sights in Italy, ranked with Venice's canals, Pompeii and Colosseum, making holidays to Assisi a popular vacation.

Located 159 miles southeast of Rome, 31 miles south of Naples and 31 miles west of Salerno, Sorrento is a town in Campania, Italy with the population of 16,000 inhabitants. It can be easily reached from Pompeii and Naples, as it is placed at the southeastern end of the Circumvesuviana rail line. The town is served by frequent express trains from Naples. Overlooking the bay of Naples, Sorrento allows sight of Vesuvius and Naples itself. Many people come each year to spend their holidays in Sorrento.

Lying at the gates of Salerno, Amalfi Coast is one of the most charming areas in Italy, surrounded by rugged mountain cliffs that drop into the blue Mediterranean and offering fantastic views that cannot be escaped. This coast is the world's unique for its natural beauty, colors and breathtaking views. Filled with churches, villas and corner shops which are built of the rock making Amalfi coast holidays very popular for tourists coming to Italy.

Situated on the Gulf of Salerno, some 24 miles southeast of Naples, Amalfi is a picturesque town in Campania, Italy, surrounded by coastal scenery and dramatic cliffs. In the Mediterranean it was the capital of the Maritime Republic of Alalfi, recognized as an important trading power. Today Amalfi is a popular tourist destination, together with such towns as Ravello and Positano located on the same coast. In 1996 Amalfi was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Civic Museum is one of the best ways to experience all the history and heritage Amalfi has to offer.

Located nearly 169 miles southeast of Rome, 38 miles southeast of Naples, 21 miles west of Salerno and 11 miles east of Positano, Amalfi is a renowned tourist destination, famous for its scenic beauty, warm climate and hospitality. Frequented by many visitors from all over the world, this resort town offers its guests a wide selection of accommodations, from large-scale Amalfi hotels and luxurious villas to small yet comfortable houses for rent.