Lacking ideas for Valentine’s Day? Here are some tips for a romantic holiday in the most charming Italian locations … with our suggestions for an unforgettable weekend at a farmhouse!
1) VENICE
Venice is deemed by many as the most romantic city in the world, and February 14th can be an opportunity for an intriguing gondola ride, for a walk to the Bridge of Sighs, and to admire the changing reflections of the water at sunset as well as the embroidered palaces overlooking the canals, like so many centuries ago.
Recommended: Farmhouse Il Melograno, a bio-farm located on the banks of the Venice lagoon, surrounded by nature, and stemming from the farming tradition, especially as regards the production of organic vegetables and fruit. Guests are welcomed into four independent apartments.
2) TURIN
An elegant and refined destination, Turin is a must for the countless architectural gems and museums it enshrines, including the famous Egyptian Museum. And, of course, what better time to taste the delicious local chocolate creations?
Recommended: Farmhouse Cascina Verne, housed in a renovated eighteenth-century monastery, a short distance from the Roero hills. It is an ideal starting point to discover the rural traditions of this area, once a hunting reserve of the Savoy, thanks to the excellent Verne Restaurant, which offers typical Piedmontese cuisine and farm products.
Farmhouse Cascina Verne
3) FLORENCE
An exciting location for the Valentine’s is Florence, and why not discovering the fascinating view of the Ponte Vecchio? A full immersion into art, to enjoy some priceless masterpieces like the dome of Brunelleschi, Michelangelo’s David, and the magnificent Cathedral.
Recommended: Bed & Breakfast Casale Le Masse, located on a beautiful hill in the heart of Chianti Classico, between Florence and Siena, a place of great wines and excellent cuisine. A rich breakfast is offered to guests, including homemade cakes and jams.
4) PERUGIA
Tradition, small and charming villages perched on the hills of vineyards and olive groves, tranquility and harmony: elements that make a stay in Perugia an unique experience. The picturesque Corciano, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, and also Spoleto, built on a tuff hill, with its splendid cathedral, not to forget Assisi.
B&B Casale Le Masse
Recommended: Farmhouse Il Vecchio Forno Umbro, located in the green hills of the Tiber Valley, surrounded by nature is the ideal place for those who want peace and tranquility. The farm takes its name from the ancient but still working bread oven. The apartments available are derived from old tobacco dryers and are equipped with every comfort.
5) VERONA
We close with the city of lovers par excellence, the beautiful Verona, immortalized forever as the legendary home of Romeo and Juliet. A must-see is Juliet’s house, with its legendary balcony; and yet the magic of the Arena and the lively atmosphere of Piazza delle Erbe.
Recommended: Farmhouse Antica Dimora del Turco, situated in the peaceful hills of Lake Garda, hidden among the vineyards. It is housed in one of the ancient rural courts which, between 1500 and 1800, used to characterize this territory. The view spans over the hills and vineyards and to the west, towards Lake Garda, to admire beautiful sunsets.
Farmhouse Antica Dimora del Turco
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