Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

Art and Italy are somewhat synonymous. Those two words so close to each other bring to mind works from the distant past; Ancient sites, Medieval frescoes, Renaissance sculpture, Baroque church interiors. Yet the story of art in Italy did not end with the burgeoning of the Modern era. In fact, clues to her enduring connection to art are sometimes out in the open. It is, of course, Keith Haring's “Tuttomondo” mural that I have in mind. Located in the Tuscan town of Pisa near the station in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, it is overshadowed by the looming, leaning legend of the Tower and less well-known but worth visiting. In fact, why not find a luxury villa in Pisa and see Haring's last public work for yourself?     Read More

When one thinks of Pisa, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is the very first attraction that springs to mind but the city has much much more to offer visitors. The Botanical Gardens, the Orto Botanico di Pisa, is one of the city's less well-known sights to tourists but is very much worth a visit.

With an enormous collection and as an oasis of calm at the centre of the city, it's somewhere to get lost in your thoughts and the surrounding beauty for hours on end.

Find a luxury villa in Pisa and spend a day or an afternoon amongst the plants and quiet.     Read More

Florence is rife with museums and you'll never be stuck for one to visit but if you're after something a little off the beaten track, you might consider the Stibbert Museum. Less well-known to international tourists but with an astounding collection, it is hugely extensive with a wide range of objects and art works from around the world.

The museum also has a coffee shop, book store and a particularly lovely garden surrounding – you may never want to leave! If this sounds like something that might pique your interest, why not find the perfect luxury villa in Florence and spend a day admiring the collection, strolling the grounds and grabbing a coffee?     Read More

Located in Piazza dei Giudici, not far from the Uffizi, is Palazzo Castellani. The eleventh century building takes its name from its last private owners, the Castellani family and has been home to the Museo Galileo, or Institute and Museum of the History of Science, since 1930.

It displays an important collection of scientific instruments from the 13th century onwards and sheds light on the scientific tradition of Florence which is sometimes forgotten in favour of its artistic heritage.

It developed from the interests of the Medici and Lorraine families who added to scientific collections, as well as artistic ones, from the 17th into the 19th centuries.     Read More