Archive for 'Architectural Gems'

  

Monday, June 25, 2018
Palazzo Blu
In the last post we were discussing Pisa and why it is such an excellent place to visit...In fact, we began listing just ten of the many reasons as to why you should find a luxury villa in Pisa and plan a trip right away. Here are the other five to complete the set...

6. Palazzo Blu: Palazzo Blu is one of Tuscany's artistic highlights and is an excellent art museum located right in the historic heart of Pisa. Home to both an excellent permanent collection – featuring works by the likes of Artemisia and Orazio Gentileschi, Benozzo Gozzoli and Umberto Vittorini – and important temporary exhibitions throughout the year – Dali, Lautrec and Escher have all been showcased in the last couple of years, it is a wonderful place to get a taste of the great tradition of art in Tuscany.

7. Borgo Stretto: This is a popular pedestrian shopping street filled with charming historic buildings, stores, eateries and cafés. Ideal for wandering, doing a spot of shopping and grabbing a bite to eat, it's an idyllic and typical pretty Tuscan cityscape to spend some time in.     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Parks & Gardens, Pisa, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, June 22, 2018
Tuttomondo
People know Pisa best as home to the famous Leaning Tower but that is not all there is to this charming Tuscan city.

If you find yourself a luxury villa in Pisa, then these are just ten of the things you can expect from your trip:

1. The Leaning Tower of Pisa: Okay, okay, so I said that the Leaning Tower isn't all there is to Pisa. However, it would be remiss of me not to mention it at all. It's one of many great reasons to visit the city. It is iconic. And silly photos are a staple of being a tourist.

2. The Duomo: While you're in the area, the Duomo, next to which the Leaning Tower is located, is a must-see. Special tickets can be purchased to visit multiple sites in the Piazza dei Miracoli and the Duomo is one of the highlights. A truly stunning and richly ornamented building, it features dazzling interiors and will linger in your mind forever after viewing it.     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Churches & Religious Buildings, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Pisa, Top 10 Lists, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, April 26, 2018
Gate
Suvereto is a lovely medieval village that can trace its history back over a thousand years and is located in an incredibly scenic position, overlooking the Costa degli Etruschi in Tuscany. Embraced by ancient town walls, made up of charming old buildings, traversed by paved streets, not far from the sea, and surrounded by the most lush and bountiful countryside, it is the most idyllic little spot and the perfect place to well and truly get away from it all.

Located in the province of Livorno, the village is a great spot to spend a day wandering around and taking in the rich history and traditions that have been preserved in town. Just find a vacation rental in Livorno and head over for a taste of an authentic Tuscan experience.

The town is actually one of the stops on the La Strada del Vino, or the Wine Route, and is in a valley that is populated by thick cork, chestnut and oak woods, Mediterranean scrub that grows right down to the sea, grapevines, and centuries-old olive trees.     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Livorno, Localities, Pretty Views, Tourist Attractions

  

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Town
Barga is one of the many exceptional hilltop towns in Tuscany and, certainly, the most amazing in in Garfagnana, in the province of Lucca. It has won numerous prestigious awards for the quality of its tourist services over the years, such as the Italian Touring Club Orange Flag and the Città Slow award, and is officially listed as of One of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy.

If you have found a luxury villa in Lucca, it makes for an easy day trip and a lovely place to spend time wandering and taking in the true Tuscan pace, and way, of life.

The town's Cathedral, the Collegiata di San Cristoforo, is considered one of the most important Romanesque examples in Tuscany. One of the oldest buildings in the town, it is filled with frescoes and sculptures and it is well worth popping inside for a look. Barga is also home to a beautifully restored castle that is perched above the town.     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Localities, Lucca, Pretty Views, Tourist Attractions

  

Monday, April 23, 2018




The village of Fosdinovo is a historic and charming medieval hilltop town located in the Tuscan region of Lunigiana. While the area has been inhabited since prehistory, Fosdinovo experienced its golden age between the 14th and 18th centuries and its appearance largely reflects Medieval and Renaissance architectural styles and town-planning, as a result. The centre has changed little since the 16th century.     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Localities, Pretty Views, Tourist Attractions, Tuscan Coast