Mini Northern Tour - Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua & Venice
Take a tour to some of the northern Italy destinations and see the history and heritage of the great Roman Empire, witness some of the best medieval town and birth place of Renaissance, explore the floating paradise and one of the most romantic city in the world. Mini Northern Tour includes some of the destinations like Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua and Venice.
Located just 90 miles north of Rome and near to the hills of Umbria, comes the exceptionally well preserved and mystic town of Assisi. Known as birthplace of Saint Francis, the patron saint of Italy and founder of the Franciscan order – the town of Assisi is surrounded by wall and it has many of the scared relics Francis and beautiful frescoes to see. See the narrow streets heading towards the 13 th century construction of Saint Francis Basilica with its early renaissance masterpieces of Giotto and Cimabue. Medieval Town of Assisi was important pilgrimage destination for centuries and is one of the most popular tourist attraction outside the Rome.
Siena is one of the best preserved medieval town of the Roman Empire. Located at the heart of the Tuscany and constructed on three hills this town of Siena is surrounded by walls that is the signature style of the Gothic architecture and well known for one of the world's unique Piazza, the Piazza del Campo. Siena is also known for Palio di Siena, a horse race that held twice a year.
Florence, known as a birthplace of Italian Renaissance, Athens of the Middle Ages, one of the richest and wealthiest cities of the time and many more. Florentia, the city of flowers was the place where the Renaissance born and it is packed with beauty and culture. A simple walking tour to this place will gives a glance to the ancient streets full of art and architecture of the Roman Time. The father of Italian Painting, Giotto and Cimabue lived in Florence along with some of the well known artist like Arnolfo and Andrea Pisano and founder of Renaissance – Donatello and Masaccio. Also there are some of the great work done by the genius Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.
Padua is one of the cultural and financial centre in the northern Italy. Historically coined as a pilgrimage city, every year millions of visitors come to this city to visit the Basilica di Sant'Antonio. Where the grave of Sant'Antonio is preserved. Another attraction of this city is to see the paintings of Giotto, famous Italian Painter.
Another destination is the Venice, the floating paradise, the city of water, Europe's Most Romantic City, and the undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man. The saltwater lagoons and combination of 117 small islands along with the Po and Piave rivers makes this place on of the most beautiful place in the Italy. See the Piazza and Basilica of St. Mark, Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Also learn the molding of glass at glass factory. And enjoy the peace and calm that this city offers to visitors and know why this city is one of the best romantic city in the world.
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