Past Italia! Pisa Cathedral

pisa cathedral

This fine example of Romanesque architecture is largely ignored, thanks to a mistake that occurred in its grounds… Photo by Getty Images Ask anyone what they know about Pisa and they’ll mention its Leaning Tower, the freestanding campanile of the city’s Cathedral, on which construction began (on dodgy ground) nearly a century after the Cathedral […]

Italia! photos of the month: October 2019

venice

We’ve got lots more wonderful photos of Italy to showcase this month. Enjoy these marvellous shots from Italia! readers… This month’s winner:  “It could only happen in Venice! A truly theatrical backstreet.” by Anita Hashtrudi, Aberlady   More of our favourites this month… “Isola Bella, view from Stresa. Photo taken in April 2019, just after receiving […]

Tremezzo apartment, Lombardy

tremezzo apartment

This beautiful two-bedroom apartment forms part of a period villa in a beautifully kept garden with lovely lake views, within walking distance of amenities in Tremezzo and the lake. The apartment, which is on the first floor, provides about 120 sqm of accommodation and includes a large living room with dining area, separate kitchen with […]

Selva di Fasano villa, Puglia

This two-bedroom villa with self-contained one-bedroom annexe is located in a residential area in Selva di Fasano, just five minutes from Fasano with all amenities, 15 minutes to Savalletri on the sea and 40 minutes to Brindisi airport. The very well-maintained villa provides comfortable accommodation, which includes an open-plan living room with kitchen to view, […]

Casa Pianello, Lombardy

Pianella del Lario, Como

This is a lovely find! In Pianello del Lario, on Lake Como, just 2km from the lake and surrounded by the beautiful greenery of the natural world, stands this wonderful and completely renovated, detached country house. It has 80 sqm of space, with 1,300 sqm of garden. Internally, you’ll find a living room, kitchen, two […]

Villa Carezza, Trentino-Alto Adige

carezza

In Carezza, 25 minutes from Bolzano, at 1,650m above sea level, we have a beautiful chalet for sale. On the ground floor, a double bedroom, bathroom with shower, WC, whirlpool bath, sauna, relax-room, living room and ski room; on the first floor, a bedroom with bunk bed and single bed, a double bedroom, large living […]

Euganean Hills house, Veneto

Euganean Hills

This lovely, completely restored two-storey country house is in the hamlet of Valnogaredo in the centre of the verdant Euganean Hills regional park, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. The property of half a hectare (more than an acre) includes a beautiful garden with charming views over the surroundings. The Euganean Hills are located in the […]

Campo san Barnaba apartment, Venice

campo san barnaba

This is a charming townhouse with independent entrance in the Dorsoduro district. The apartment is set in a tranquil street ending at a small canal close to the Zattere promenade and Campo San Barnaba. The elegant duplex is completely restored with high quality finishings. It is composed of private entrance and studio/storage on the ground […]

Dorsoduro apartment, Veneto

dorsoduro apartment

This charming studio apartment is located in the residential heart of Venice’s Dorsoduro district. This area has always been popular because it is relatively quiet and peaceful, away from the mass tourism and yet very close to main attractions. The apartment was originally a large storage space. In modernising the property the three ancient arches […]

Villa San Giovanni, Veneto

villa san Giovanni, veneto

Nice apartment of 56sqm on the first floor of a residence in the village of San Giovanni, only 4km from the ski centre of Arabba and the Dolomiti Superski ski slopes, fully furnished, like new, with three terraces, garage and cellar. The residence was built in 2008 and consists of seven apartments with shared outdoor […]