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Italy at a Glance

Italy was certainly influenced by many powerful cultures and political forces over time in the past, including the Byzantines, Etruscans and Greeks, but it was the world-changing impact of both the Roman civilization and the Italian Renaissance that contributed most-significantly to its status in the modern world. Nowadays, perhaps no country on this planet has given the world more cultural icons, including fine automobiles, architectural styles, fashions, operas, paintings, sculptures, tenors, and we certainly can't forget food, wine and world-championship soccer teams.

Italy is renowned for its olive oil, pasta, pizza, wine, and of course sunshine, and year-round great weather. Simply stated, Italy is "la dolce vita" (the sweet life), and many people that travel to this incredible country never want to leave. Contact Romantic Planet Vacations today

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Interesting Places in Italy

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Northwest Italy (Piedmont, Liguria, Lombardy & Valle d'Aosta)

Home of the Italian Riviera and Cinque Terre, and world class cities like Turin, Milan, and Genoa share the region's visitors with beautiful landscapes.

Northeast Italy (Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Trentino-Alto Adige & Veneto)

From the famous canals of Venice to impressive mountains such as the Dolomites and the Italian Alps and first-class ski resorts like Cortina d'Ampezzo and others.

Central Italy (Lazio, Abruzzo, Marche, Tuscany & Umbria)

Breathes history and art. Rome boasts the remaining wonders of the Roman Empire and some of the world's best known landmarks such as the Colosseum. Florence, cradle of the Renaissance, is Tuscany's top attraction, whereas nearby cities like Siena, Pisa and Lucca have much to offer to those looking for the country's rich history and cultural heritage.

Southern Italy (Apulia, Basilicata, Campania & Molise)

Bustling Naples, the dramatic ruins of Pompeii, the romantic Amalfi Coast, laidback Apulia and stunning beaches of Calabria, as well as up-and-coming agritourism help making Italy's less visited region a great place to explore.

Sicily

Sicily is the beautiful island famous for the Cosa Nostra and some of the best cuisine the Italian kitchen has to offer.

Sardinia

Sardinia is a large and remote island about 250 km west of the Italian coastline.

Resorts in Italy

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Florence & Tuscany area

HOTEL BRUNELLESCHI FLORENCE

Located in the middle of the historical downtown area of Florence, overlooking Brunelleschi's Cathedral, the Hotel brunelleschi is since many years one of the best four star hotels in the center of Florence.

VILLA LA MASSA, FLORENCE

Villa La Massa is a fascinating 16th century Medicean dwelling on the outskirts of Firenze (6 km from city center). Recently restored according to the Tuscan and Florentine style traditions, adding new luster to the splendid old mansion. The complex situated on the banks of the Arno river.

VILLA OLMI RESORT, FLORENCE

A traditional Tuscan villa sits at the heart of 5-star Villa Olmi Resort, a collection of historic buildings set in beautiful parkland on the Ripoli Plain, near Florence.

BAGNI DI PISA NATURAL SPA RESORT, PISA

A glorious 18th Century residence restored to its former splendour. Frescoed ceilings and a view of the world's most famous Tower of Pisa, just a few kilometres from the sea. The noble Spas of the Asburgo Lorena have today become the perfect place in which to forget stress, relive history and rediscover nature.

VILLA IL PATRIARCA, SIENA

Villa il Patriarca is an ancient patrician house of the XIX Century, surrounded by green Tuscan hills, recently restored to combine all the comforts of a 4 stars hotel with the ancient Etruscan remains.

VILLA VIGNAMAGGIO, CHIANTI

Vignamaggio is a wine estate in the Chianti countryside, known for its beautiful Renaissance villa, its delicious wines, for being the birthplace of the Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo da Vinci. Vignamaggio is listed in the catalogue that groups the "Historical buildings of Italy", in the centuries it has been the home of renowned Florentine families, rich in history and culture.

Venice

CA'SAGREDO HOTEL

Located in the very heart of Venice, 5-star luxury Ca'Sagredo Hotel is a magnificent 15th century palazzo overlooking the Grand Canal. The exceptional and thoughtful design within the interior of this palatial national monument has resulted in a hotel of uncompromising style and beauty.

CENTURION PALACE

Opening 1st September 2009. Overlooking St. Mark's Basin at the mouth of the Grand Canal, Centurion Palace is housed in the former convent of Palazzo Genovese.

HILTON MOLINO STUCKY

Set on Giudecca Island and offering breathtaking scenery, the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice hotel is easily accessible from Venice Airport.

LONDRA PALACE HOTEL

With amazing views across the lagoon and just steps from St. Mark's Square, Londra Palace Hotel has a superb location on the Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront. Here, the great composer Tchaikovsky stayed in Room 106 in December 1877 and composed the first three movements of the Fourth Symphony.

HOTEL PAPADOPOLI VENEZIA (formerly SOFITEL VENEZIA)

The Sofitel Venezia, will become the Hotel Papadopoli Venezia on June 29, 2009. The hotel is in the historic center of this city where art and legend are intertwined, close to the Grand Canal and Piazzale Roma.

THE WESTIN EUROPA AND REGINA

Situated on the final stretch of Venice's Grand Canal where it broadens to become the Bacino di San Marco, The Westin Europa and Regina, Venice occupies a position of absolute privilege, offering views which inspired the impressionist painter Claude Monet, and facing the beautiful Italian Baroque church of Santa Maria della Salute.

Other Locations

RELAIS IL CANNALICHIO - PERUGIA, UMBRIA

Nestled amongst the rolling green countryside of Umbria, this charming hotel overlooks vineyards and olive groves. Once a medieval village with a church and tower, the Relais Il Canalicchio is now a splendid 4-star hotel. It is an ideal destination for weddings, baptisms and other ceremonies.

GRAND HOTEL EXCELSIOR VITTORIA - SORRENTO, NAPLES

Built in 1834 and renovated in 2008, this renowned luxurious hotel is perched atop the cliffs, commanding a spectacular view of The Bay Of Naples And Mount Vesuvius. Beautiful gardens And a five acre orange grove surround the hotel. Its gates open into The Main Square In Sorrento.

FURORE INN RESORT & SPA - AMALFI COAST

The Amalfi Coast's best-kept secret in the tiny village of Furore. Clinging to the steep terraces of the Crevano hillside, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, Furore Inn Resort is a sophisticated hideaway overlooking the Mediterranean and the dramatic Furore ‘Fjord'. The incomparable beauty of the Amalfi Coast has enchanted visitors from all corners of the earth.

VILLA CARLOTTA - SICILY

Warm Sicilian hospitality, elegance and a sense of history combine at Villa Carlotta, a former 19th century home of an aristocratic family, set in the centre of Taormina overlooking the sea and Mount Etna.

VILLA AMINTA - LAKE MAGGIORE

Villa Aminta is now a five-star luxurious hotel, immersed in flowering azaleas and delicate scents, with the conception of style and hospitality that is typically Italian, reflecting the refined delicacy for art and taste.

ST. REGIS GRAND ROME - ROME

Built in 1894, the historical St. Regis Grand is Newly Restored. The only hotel In Italy offering Butler Service, the St. Regis Grand Rome is Located Just Off Famed Via Veneto. This Hotel Is Indeed The Finest In Rome, the very definition of luxury.

LE MERIDIEN LINGOTTO - TURIN

Housed in the famous Lingotto, the ancient Fiat automobile factory, Le Méridien Lingotto is a rare example of grand restoration and signature comfort. The beautiful city of Turin features a rich heritage of castles, royal residences, and majestic churches.

FOUR SEASONS MILANO - MILAN

A dramatically reborn 15th-century convent, Four Seasons Milano's guest rooms blend historic architectural details with contemporary Italian design.

HOTEL VILLA DEL QUAR - VERONA

Villa del Quar is an elegant patricians residence and national monument near Verona. It was build throughout different ages, from Roman age to Renaissance. Villa del Quar was built alongside the ancient Romana Claudia Augusta road in the roman era.

 

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