Italy

10 Good Reasons

1. You can visit Rome, the very heart of the Roman Empire and today one of the most culturally rich and historic cities in the world.
2. Florence, renowned as the cradle of the Renaissance, is an artistic and cultural centre to rival any in the world.
3. Romantic Venice floats dreamily on canals and lagoons and is a place everyone must visit at least once in their life.
4. The hauntingly beautiful lakes of Maggiore, Como and Garda are the first natural wonders you’ll see when entering Italy from the Simplon, St Gothard or Spluga Passes through the mountains.
5. Calabria, the ‘toe’ of Italy, is an increasingly popular region being visited by growing numbers of Italians and tourists from all over Europe every year.
6. One of the most unspoilt, idyllic areas of Italy, Calabria has near perfect weather all year round and a relaxed, very Italian way of life.
7. There is a growing skiing industry in the southern regions, increasing still further the potential for property rental.
8. Currently there is no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax and the wealth tax is only 0.4% of the property value, which all adds up to huge savings on your investment.
9. Like the food they love, the Calabrese people are fiery and warm, open and welcoming. They will adore your children, welcome you into their homes and generally treat you like long lost friends.
10. A little money in southern Italy can go along way!

Overview

Think of Italy, and you think of pizza and pasta, wonderful opera, the Renaissance, Ferraris and Lamborghinis, breathtaking architecture, the lakes, glorious sunshine, friendly, passionate people, the Italian Riviera, fine wine, captivating beach resorts and of course, the great Italian cities of Florence, Rome, Venice, Milan, Turin and so much more besides.

Italy is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe with all of the seasons having their own unique attractions. In summer, Italy is an international playground, with visitors from all over the world. Spring comes early while autumn lingers and brings balmy days until late in the year. In winter, the Italian Alps are unsurpassed for spellbinding scenery and first class skiing. In northern Italy you’ll find some of the world’s most renowned winter sports resorts, and skiing is also a summer sport in the Torino Alps and the towering mountains surrounding the Valle d’Aosta.

Most of the year the beaches are sunny, and with 5,310 miles of shoreline surrounding Italy and its islands, you’re sure to find a beach to suit you. And naturally, art, culture and history are always in season in Italy. Any time of the year is perfect to tour dazzling cities and historic buildings and view the world’s greatest art treasures.

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