If you ask anyone where the most beautiful parts of Italy are, you’re likely to get one of three answers. Florence, Venice and Rome are the major players, both historically and aesthetically. They’re the jewels in Italy’s crown and it’s easy to see why. Whether you’re more attracted to Rome’s grandeur, Florence’s gardens and architecture or the canals of Venice, there’s no doubting that they’re all very special cities. So let’s take a look at homes in each of them.

Florence
This property has everything! It’s in the Tuscan countryside, but it’s just 20 minutes from the centre of Florence. You get the benefit of a beautiful home built in medieval stone, but you’re just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the city too. Perfect. It’s a stunning three-bedroom home with great views and a swimming pool. And it’s on the market for just €550,000.

If you’re looking for a home in the countryside, but don’t want to give up life in the city, this could be the perfect property.

Rome
This villa in residential Rome is just 15 minutes away from St. Peter’s.  Rome is such a sprawling city, but this home looks like it should be set much further out from the centre than it is.

It’s stunning and those landscape gardens are a real treat. It has a pool as well (it appears that if you’re lucky enough to have a garden in Italy, you tend to get yourself a pool too – lucky you!). But, this wonderful home does come at a price – you’re looking at between €1.2 and €1.5 million.

Venice
Apartments in Venice tend to either be very grand, or… not so. There doesn’t appear to be many that sit nicely in the middle. And if you’re going to live in Venice, you want somewhere as pretty as the rest of the city.

This property might be on the grand side of things, but it does have the benefit of being light and airy (some of the smaller apartments don’t have this luxury). There are five bedrooms and the property boasts a stunning view of Rio della Fornosa.

It will set you back €2 million, and it’s unfurnished, which gives you a great excuse to go shopping.

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