As the first great Roman road, Via Appia is still regularly referred to in Italy as “Regina Viarum,” queen of roads. Although large sections are no longer visible, recognition from UNESCO has raised hopes of uncovering and preserving more sections of the 800km long road.
The province of Siena is the quintessential Tuscan landscape of country lanes lined with cypress trees, leading to castles, farmhouses and medieval villages. The views go on for miles, across rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves.
Italy has more coastline than France or Spain, and whichever bit of coast you choose you know there will be lively cities, gorgeous landscape and everything else we love about Italy not far away. But here we offer a selection of sensational seasides (and a few lakesides too) with excellent property options nearby.
This week marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Rome. For context, Rome had been under German control since 1943 and it was considered the heart of Fascist Italy during Mussolini’s rule. On June 4th, 1944, the US Fifth Army liberated Rome, following their success at the Battle of Monte Cassino.
Buying a historic house in Italy offers the chance to own a piece of the richest, grandest culture in the western world. But if you’re tempted by the beauty and splendour of a Renaissance, Baroque or even a Roman home, what should you consider?
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