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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.

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.

Prada, Gucci and Louis Vuitton are just some of the big names of fashion that you’ll find in one of the world’s oldest shopping centers.

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

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.

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

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

Sitting high on a chunk of rock jutting out into the sea, this iconic medieval-style monastery is an icon of the town of Tropea.

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. 

Sitting high on a chunk of rock jutting out into the sea, this iconic medieval-style monastery is an icon of the town of Tropea.

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.

Scenic harbors, historic architecture, attractive beaches, watersports and wildlife centers make this one of Italy’s most captivating coastal destinations.

Explore the rooms of this ancient castle, which has witnessed several invasions and stands proud at the entrance to Gallipoli’s historic center.

Spot an intriguing display of mythological and fantastical sculptures, fountains and obelisks as you stroll amid this 16th-century garden.

Wander along storybook medieval streets lined with palaces, pizzerias and taverns to experience the captivating charm of an Italian hill town.

The Florence of the South is an eye-catching southern Italian city blessed with Baroque architecture, Roman ruins and manicured gardens.

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.

Wander along storybook medieval streets lined with palaces, pizzerias and taverns to experience the captivating charm of an Italian hill town.

The Florence of the South is an eye-catching southern Italian city blessed with Baroque architecture, Roman ruins and manicured gardens.

Spot an intriguing display of mythological and fantastical sculptures, fountains and obelisks as you stroll amid this 16th-century garden.

Spot an intriguing display of mythological and fantastical sculptures, fountains and obelisks as you stroll amid this 16th-century garden.

Wander along storybook medieval streets lined with palaces, pizzerias and taverns to experience the captivating charm of an Italian hill town.

Visit this town to explore an enchanting medieval village that looks to have been taken from the set of a fairy-tale movie.

Wander along storybook medieval streets lined with palaces, pizzerias and taverns to experience the captivating charm of an Italian hill town.

Wander along storybook medieval streets lined with palaces, pizzerias and taverns to experience the captivating charm of an Italian hill town.

With some of the most spectacular mountain peaks in the Dolomites, this area is an ideal spot for skiing, snowboarding and other outdoor activities.

Investigate Etruscan and Roman ruins and relax in thermal pools when visiting this hill town located on the border of Italy’s Lazio and Umbria regions.

Wander along storybook medieval streets lined with palaces, pizzerias and taverns to experience the captivating charm of an Italian hill town.

Visit this town to explore an enchanting medieval village that looks to have been taken from the set of a fairy-tale movie.

Step inside traditional limestone houses, sample locally produced wines and visit an ancient basilica in this picturesque town in southern Italy.

Spot an intriguing display of mythological and fantastical sculptures, fountains and obelisks as you stroll amid this 16th-century garden.

Enter a charming old port town fortified by a medieval castle and discover the architectural gems of the legendary city of Santa Claus.

Spot an intriguing display of mythological and fantastical sculptures, fountains and obelisks as you stroll amid this 16th-century garden.

Seaside fun, ancient history and beautiful old churches are the big draws of this picturesque city on the Adriatic coast in southeast Italy.

Wander along storybook medieval streets lined with palaces, pizzerias and taverns to experience the captivating charm of an Italian hill town.