One of the most recognisable structures in the world, the Colosseum has stood in Rome for nearly two thousand years. Over time, gladiators have been replaced with tourists, making it one of the most popular destinations in Rome. Continue reading Rome from home – The Colosseum
Take a look inside the world famous Basilica of St Francis! For the millions of people who flock to Assisi every year, a visit to the Basilica of St Francis is the number one attraction. Tourists and pilgrims alike stand … Continue reading Assisi from home – Basilica of St Francis
Roam the magnificent Doge’s Palace without leaving your home! One of the highlights of Venice, the Doge’s Palace is steeped in history, full of breathtaking art and architecture. Now through Google Arts and Culture, you can take a virtual tour … Continue reading Venice from home – Doge’s Palace
View the breathtaking dome of Florence’s famous duomo without leaving your seat! UPDATE, 26 MAY 2020: As Italy slowly begins to reopen, public access into the duomo has resumed. As such, the virtual tour is no longer available online. Instead, … Continue reading Florence from home – The Duomo
Experience the wonder of the Vatican Museums from the comfort of your own home! Want to experience the wonder of the Sistine Chapel from your lounge room? Take a virtual tour of the Vatican Museums! The official website of the … Continue reading Rome from home – Vatican Museums
Merry Christmas & happy holidays to all our friends! From everyone at Monastery Stays, we wish you all a safe, peaceful Christmas and joyous holiday season. Thank you for travelling with Monastery Stays & we look forward to assisting you … Continue reading Buon Natale from Monastery Stays!
Tips on finding your way around Venice! Monastery accommodation in Venice Bed and breakfast from €38pp/n Venice is a unique town for so many reasons. The winding canals and laneways that weave their way through this wondrous location can seem … Continue reading Venice – The Deciphered Code
Experience St. Francis’ famous hilltop town – rich in history, architecture, beautiful Umbrian food and stunning panoramas Monastery accommodation in Assisi Bed and breakfast from €30pp/n Sitting in the geographical center of Italy, Assisi is perched on the edge of … Continue reading Assisi – the hilltop heart of Italy
Experience monastery accommodation when cruising around Italy Guest houses near cruise ports Twin share from €30pp/n Arriving into Italy on a cruise ship is a special experience. Slowly rolling into the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius as your backdrop. … Continue reading Cruising around Italy?
Start your day with a traditional Italian breakfast Monastery Stays with an Italian Breakfast Bed & breakfast accommodation from €30pp/n Where are the eggs? Breakfast in Italy is a unique and delicious experience. You won’t find bacon and eggs – … Continue reading Breakfast – ‘prima colazione’
