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The Floating City is as romantic as it gets, with its gondolas, serenaders, dazzling palazzos and churches, and almost timeless feel.

This pretty fishing village has a scenic seaside setting. Lounge on the beach, explore the characterful old fishing district and visit the ancient castle. 

See the swans glide by under weeping willows and relax with a picnic in the park while taking in the pristine beauty of the source of the Clitunno River in Umbria.

Discover themed gardens, artist pavilions, viewpoints and wildlife stations set around a natural amphitheater in the grounds of a medieval castle. 

Embrace Padova’s rich cultural past at one of Europe’s largest city squares, a historic spot filled with nearly 80 beautiful statues. 

Embrace Padova’s rich cultural past at one of Europe’s largest city squares, a historic spot filled with nearly 80 beautiful statues. 

Embrace Padova’s rich cultural past at one of Europe’s largest city squares, a historic spot filled with nearly 80 beautiful statues. 

This pretty southern Italian oceanfront town is famous for its ancient Roman buildings, gorgeous scenery and slow pace of life.

Stroll along the top of an ancient waterway, now a picturesque path that cuts through the heart of Perugia’s old town.

Stand in awe of giant tree ferns, meet iguanas and turtles and inspect plants that produce cotton and chewing gum in this see-through ball.

Embrace Padova’s rich cultural past at one of Europe’s largest city squares, a historic spot filled with nearly 80 beautiful statues. 

Enjoy hot drinks in a café and admire the harmonious layout of the landmark Renaissance buildings that decorate this Old Square.

Stand in awe of giant tree ferns, meet iguanas and turtles and inspect plants that produce cotton and chewing gum in this see-through ball.

Make your way along elegant promenades to find medieval churches, thermal spas and stunning gardens in the shadow of the Italian Alps. 

Glide down the slopes of this mountain pass and visit the neighboring valley resorts in one of Europe’s highest ski areas.

Climb up the winding narrow streets of this hilltop town and admire gorgeous vistas of verdant Tuscan valleys from elevated vantage points.

Famed for its art and architecture, this bike-friendly medieval city sits nestled amid a valley of vineyards and surrounded by soaring Dolomite peaks.