Hilltown Collection

Hilltown, Co. Down - a view outside the Downshire Arms Hotel with a motor car in the road. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Hilltown). Date: circa early 1900s

Italy, Sicily, Enna Province, Centuripe. The ancient hill town of Centuripe in eastern Sicily. The town is pre-Roman, dating back to the 5th century BC

View over Preci, Umbria, Italy

Italy, Umbria. Evening light on flower covered buildings overlooking the medieval town of Gubbio

Italy, Tuscany. Evening light of Civita di Bagnoregio and the long bridge leading to town

Italy, Tuscany. In and around the medieval hilltown of Civita di Bagnoregio

Italy, Tuscany. Evening view of Civita di Bagnoregio and the long bridge leading to town

Italy, Umbria, Perugia. Palazzo dei Priori and the Fontana Maggiore, a medieval fountain on Piazza IV Novembre

Italy, Chianti, Monteriggioni. Looking out an arched entrance into the walled town. Date: 07-11-2016

Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano. View from the Torre Grossa over the rooftops of San Gimignano and the Tuscan countryside, Tuscany, Italy Date: 07-11-2016

Italy, Radda in Chianti. Entrance to homes along the streets of Radda in Chianti. Date: 26-09-2010

Italy, Radda in Chianti. Street view of Radda in Chianti. Date: 26-09-2010

Italy, Tuscany, Civita di Bagnoregio. Evening view of the bridge

Italy, Tuscany, Pienza. Ivy covered wall along the streets

Italy, Tuscany, Pienza. Restaurant outside dining along the streets

Italy, Tuscany, Pienza. Doorway surrounded by flowers

Italy, Tuscany, Pienza. Colorful vines hanging on a wall along the streets

Italy, Tuscany, Chiusure. Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, a Benedictine monastery

Italy, Tuscany, Pienza. Entrance to a home

Italy, Tuscany, Monticchiello. Tabby cat

Italy, Tuscany, Pienza. Walkway leading to the bell tower of the Pienza cathedral

Italy, Tuscany, Pienza. Potted plants and stone bench along the streets

Italy, Tuscany, Pienza. Cat sitting on a window ledge along the streets

Italy, Campania, Ravello. Flower garden of Villa Rufolo over looking the Amalfi Coast and the Gulf of Salerno

Italy, Ravello. Flower garden of Villa Rufolo over looking the Amalfi Coast and the Gulf of Salerno

Italy, Chianti, Monteriggioni. Wooden shutters on a window with planter below

Italy, Chianti, Monteriggioni. Looking out an arched entrance into the walled town

Italy, Radda in Chianti. Vespa scooters for rent in the town of Radda in Chianti

Italy, Tuscany, Monticchiello. Bicycle with bright pink heather in the basket

Italy, Tuscany, Monticchiello. Red ivy covering the walls of the buildings

Italy, Tuscany. Ornate door knocker in the historic hill town of Montalcino

Italy, Tuscany, Province of Siena, Montalcino. Pretty lace curtains

Italy, Campania, Ravello. View of the Amalfi Coast and the towers of Villa Rufolo in the hilltop town of Ravello

Italy, Tuscany, Crete Senesi, Asciano. Street scene with potted flowers near the entrance of a home in the hill town of Asciano

Italy, Tuscany, Vertine. Exploring the small hillside town of Vertine in the Chianti region of Tuscany

Italy, Radda in Chianti. Flower boxes with red geraniums below a window with shutters

Italy, Radda in Chianti. Entrance to homes along the streets of Radda in Chianti

Italy, Radda in Chianti. Street view of Radda in Chianti

Italy, Radda in Chianti. Bell tower of Saint Niccolo church in Radda in Chianti

Porto Maurizio, 1865 (pen and brown ink and w / c)
5310863 Porto Maurizio, 1865 (pen and brown ink and w/c) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lear, Edward (1812-88))

A Sienese Village (oil on panel)
5895263 A Sienese Village (oil on panel) by Dismorr, Jessica Stewart (1885-1939); 40.6x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dismorr, Jessica Stewart (1885-1939))

Laundry Woman at the Washing well, San Gimignano, Italy, 1898 (watercolour)
5914722 Laundry Woman at the Washing well, San Gimignano, Italy, 1898 (watercolour) by Corbet, Matthew Ridley (1850-1902); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Narni hilltown and comune, Umbria, in central Italy
19th century vintage photograph: Narni is an ancient hilltown and comune of Umbria, in central Italy

The Death of the Virgin, 1485 (tempera on wood)
3614083 The Death of the Virgin, 1485 (tempera on wood) by Vivarini, Bartolomeo (1432-99); 189.9x149.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Heyday of the Middle Ages, 1829 (oil on canvas)
5058824 The Heyday of the Middle Ages, 1829 (oil on canvas) by Ahlborn, August Wilhelm Julius (1796-1857); 150.5 x 20 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: Includes facade of S)

Madonna and Child in a Landscape, c. 1496-99 (oil on panel)
3588527 Madonna and Child in a Landscape, c.1496-99 (oil on panel) by Cima da Conegliano, Giovanni Battista (c.1459-1517); 44x40 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; Italian

Ms Arsenal 5077 f. 298 King Arthur fights a Roman general, from a manuscript of Histories
COB66472 Ms Arsenal 5077 f.298 King Arthur fights a Roman general, from a manuscript of Histories, by the Boucicaut Master (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Judgement of Paris, c. 1540-60 (oil on wood)
3588383 The Judgement of Paris, c.1540-60 (oil on wood) by SchAopfer, Hans, the Elder (c.1505-69); 32x41 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

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Hilltown, Co. Down, a charming town nestled in the picturesque countryside of Northern Ireland. With its rolling hills and serene landscapes, it offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Travel to Italy, specifically Sicily's Enna Province, and you'll discover the ancient hill town of Centuripe. Steeped in history, this enchanting destination takes you back in time as you wander through its narrow streets and admire its timeless architecture. For breathtaking views over Umbria, head to Preci where a hilltop vantage point allows you to take in the beauty of this Italian region. The view is simply awe-inspiring; an idyllic blend of lush greenery and rustic charm. Closer to home on Hilltown Kilkeel Rd. , near Deers Meadow lies another hidden gem waiting to be explored. This quaint hilltown invites visitors with open arms as they embark on a journey filled with natural wonders and peaceful serenity. In Chianti's Monteriggioni lies an arched entrance leading into a walled town that exudes old-world charm. Step through this portal and be transported back centuries as you soak up the rich history that permeates every corner. San Gimignano awaits those seeking panoramic vistas over rooftops adorned by Tuscan countryside views. From atop Torre Grossa, one can marvel at the beauty that surrounds this medieval hilltown - truly a sight for sore eyes. Radda in Chianti beckons travelers with its inviting streets lined with homes boasting beautiful entrances adorned by flowers. Take leisurely strolls along these charming lanes while immersing yourself in Radda's warm ambiance. Civita di Bagnoregio enchants visitors with an evening view of its iconic bridge connecting two worlds - past and present. As dusk settles over this ancient hilltown, witness how time seems to stand still amidst such ethereal surroundings.