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Discover the fascinating history, superb restaurants and interesting maritime museum of this pretty coastal town.

The east of Sardinia isn’t just a millionaire’s playground. Anyone who enjoys sun-drenched beauty will appreciate its pristine beaches and wild hinterland.

Climb the stairs to reach the top of this historic tower and be rewarded with an unobstructed panorama of Orvieto’s medieval streets.

The island’s south is remarkable for its mountains, tranquil beaches and enigmatic ancient ruins, as well as a courtly city.

Admire the greatest works of Michelangelo and da Vinci, see the center of Catholicism and pose with the Leaning Tower of Pisa on this Mediterranean peninsula.

Discover the fascinating history, superb restaurants and interesting maritime museum of this pretty coastal town.

The historical purpose of Ancona’s pentagonal building is as interesting as its architecture. It originally served as a quarantine station for contagious visitors. 

Tear yourself away long enough from snorkeling and relaxing in the thermal spas of Ischia to explore this gem of a medieval fortress on a rocky islet in the Bay of Naples.

With cliff top views and a labyrinth of subterranean caves, this natural attraction on Sardinia’s western coast has so much to see both above and below ground. 

Walk, drive or sail along the stunning coastline south of Naples, where villages and vineyards perch atop craggy cliffs.

Explore the exceptional open-air section of this marine museum to see the centuries-old sailboats sitting in the canal harbor along the Adriatic Coast.

Join pilgrims from all over the world in exploring this grandiose 13th-century religious complex. See the remains of one of the most venerated religious figures in history.

Pilgrims flock to this hilltop town in Umbria, which is the birthplace of St. Francis and home to a fascinating collection of churches, temples and museums.

Take a sightseeing trip of Tuscany\'s renowned wine region and visit its vineyards, wineries, ancient churches, castles and hilltop villages.

The beating heart of Florence is the perfect place to chill out, surrounded by some of the city’s most breathtaking architectural treasures.

The historical purpose of Ancona’s pentagonal building is as interesting as its architecture. It originally served as a quarantine station for contagious visitors. 

Tear yourself away long enough from snorkeling and relaxing in the thermal spas of Ischia to explore this gem of a medieval fortress on a rocky islet in the Bay of Naples.

A holiday in Palinuro is a journey into a place where myth meets reality and history blends with nature.

Traditional folk culture brightens this charming northern Italian village, where the regal Dolomites crown a range of alpine ski mountains.