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A collage of brightly coloured houses frame the picturesque canals in Burano—an enchanting island, celebrated for its delicate lacework.

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.

Housed inside a monastic complex on the outskirts of Brescia, this automobile-themed museum chronicles the story of the historic Mille Miglia road race. 

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.

Encounter many different eras of history in Volterra, a scenic hilltop town in Tuscany famed for its palaces, museums and archaeological sites.

Marvel at the fascinating earth pyramids and ride one of the world’s longest cableways in this rocky region.

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.

Once the subject of battles between Siena and Florence, this hilltop village is now a tranquil place with medieval structures and gorgeous views of the countryside.

Marvel at the countless architectural gems that lie in this intriguing town perched high on a hill.

Marvel at the fascinating earth pyramids and ride one of the world’s longest cableways in this rocky region.

Marvel at the fascinating earth pyramids and ride one of the world’s longest cableways in this rocky region.

Once the subject of battles between Siena and Florence, this hilltop village is now a tranquil place with medieval structures and gorgeous views of the countryside.

Ride the innovative cable car from Bolzano to this lofty town with country trails leading to churches, museums and other rustic charms.

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.

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.

Ride the innovative cable car from Bolzano to this lofty town with country trails leading to churches, museums and other rustic charms.

Once the subject of battles between Siena and Florence, this hilltop village is now a tranquil place with medieval structures and gorgeous views of the countryside.

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.

Breathtaking natural landscapes, a storybook medieval quarter and community theater productions await in this peaceful hilltop town above the Val d’Orcia.

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

Marvel at the countless architectural gems that lie in this intriguing town perched high on a hill.