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Posts Tagged unesco world heritage site
Explore Incredible Medieval Buildings During a Tuscany Villa Stay
If you have always wanted to see an excellent example of a well-preserved medieval town, a visit to San Gimignano could be the perfect way to spend a day during your Tuscany villa holiday.
San Gimignano’s Italian nickname translates in English to the City of the Beautiful Towers and you’ll still be able to see evidence of these structures – which date back to the 12th and 13th centuries – during your visit.
While the city’s history can be traced back to the time of the Etruscans, it was not a settled town until the tenth century, when it became an important stopping point for pilgrims making their way to and from Rome.
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Delicious Food and Stunning Scenery on a Liguria Villa Holiday
If you’re after a holiday with spectacular scenery and delicious meals galore, the Cinque Terre in Liguria could be the perfect destination for you.
This stunning Italian Riviera destination is famous for its rocky, mountainous landscape and sweeping, dramatic coastline. In fact, the terrain here – complete with terraces painstakingly carved into the rock, has largely remained unchanged for centuries.
It is this unspoiled charm that has caused the Cinque Terre to be declared a Unesco World Heritage Site, with the surrounding hills and the five charming villages of Manarola, Riomaggiore, Vernazza, Comiglia and Monterosso al Mare also located within this protected area.
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