Whether you want to explore the charming villages and countrysides of Tuscany or experience the culture and excitement of Rome, well-known Italian artist Siglinda Scarpa has a vacation "home away from home" for you.

Come take a look at Siglinda's charming apartment in Rome and stunning villas in Via del Pizzicore and Villa della Piazza, Tuscany, which are available to the public year round for either short or long term rentals. These unique homes incorporate the rich history and architecture of Italy with modern conveniences plus the special creative touches of Siglinda's handcrafted artistry.

Villas in Tuscany

Tuscany boasts some of Italy's most famous landscapes with lush greenery and beautiful sunsets. The attractions of Tuscany are mostly found in its hill towns, attractive settlements whose endowments include a unique culture, beautiful landscapes and a pleasant climate. The gorgeous countryside of Tuscany includes coastal plains, rolling hills and modest mountains. Siglinda's two Tuscan idyllic villas have the perfect combination of comfort and luxury, letting you settle in to the Italian way of life. With a Tuscany villa rental, enjoy convenient access to enchanting medieval villages, vineyards and the magic of renaissance Florence.

Apartment in Rome

Rome is one of the most popular tourist destinations not only within Italy, but in all of Europe. Visitors come from around the world to see world-famous landmarks such as the Colosseum, the Forum and the Patheon. Young couples love to throw three coins into Trevi Fountain, climb the Spanish Steps or enjoy a latte in Piazza Navona. The surroundings of Rome are extremely charming and beautiful. There are thousands places around Rome, in any direction: 13 Roman "castles" or poetic villages, five lakes, two rivers, the Etruscan towns north of Rome, ancient Roman towns, the charming seaside localities, the mountain villages and resorts and the inspiring fertile and undulated countryside with its sanctuaries. Siglinda's Roman apartment combines historic architecture with modern conveniences for a comfortale vacation.

Visit Italy

In Italy, you will find more than half of the works of art, monuments, masterpieces and sights of the entire world. They are extremely varied, as they are expression of various historical eras, covering nearly 2,800 years. They are also the result of different societies and political realities. Half of this legacy, in fact, can be found in Rome, the "Eternal City."

Cuisine and cooking are national passions, and they are tasteful, healthy, extraordinarily imaginative and varied. In Italy, you will find a galaxy of regional cuisines, each contributing to the rightful fame of the broader national one. You will not have to go to a fancy and expensive Italian restaurant to sample the countless dishes. You will find restaurants of all sorts everywhere, and you will discover that the most economic are also extremely good. The Italians will be happy then to explain to you all the nuances of this Mediterranean, natural cuisine.

The Italians are accommodating, savvy and sensible. It is a form of pleasure knowing more about the Renaissance society, about Leonardo's and Michelangelo's lives, about the well-organized society of ancient Rome and of the Church and about the fascinating history of the Marine Republics. You will see first-hand why the Italians define themselves as "People of Poets, Saints and Explorers."