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Landscapes that will take your breath away, rich history, and delicious food, your trip to Italy will be nothing short of unforgettable
 

Get ready to explore beautiful destinations, learn about ancient cultures and savour the most loved cuisine in the world. History, art, sport, relaxation, well-being and above all food for the body and soul. Italy is the ideal Country in which to relax and recharge, without sacrificing any fun.

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Venice

For many, the most beautiful city in the world. Venice has an eternal and poignant charm, and is today among the world capitals of contemporary art. Timeless and magical, the soul of Venice is made up of 118 islands united together by more than 400 bridges, separated by canals that act as waterways, forever bustling with gondolas and boats in a never-ending back-and-forth. Saying that it is brimming with art treasures is even disrespectful: romantic charm and history are absolutely unique.
Veneto , Venice
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Matera, Basilicata, Italy: Landscape view of the old town - Sass

Matera

One of the oldest cities in the world, nature, history and culture come together in Matera A place rich in scenery, unique architectural works, views of incomparable charm, Matera has captivated many artists, including Carlo Levi and Giovanni Pascoli, and continues to enchant with its Sassi, a World Heritage Site. Worthy of a long visit, it enraptures the heart.
Basilicata , Matera
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Il canale Naviglio Grande a Milano

Milan

Milan, the metropolis that finds a perfect and dynamic balance between history and modernity. While it is considered one of the world's fashion and design capitals, as well as a financial hub, Milan is also a city of culture and thought. While always looking towards the future, this Lombard capital lovingly preserves its prominent history, boasting spectacular museums and some of the most monumental churches in Italy.
Lombardy , Milan
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View of Piazza del Duomo - Lecce, Puglia

Lecce

The beating heart of Salento, Lecce enchants visitors with its stunning Baroque historic centre and the splendid sea right on its doorstep. Lecce has an unmistakable style, with monuments dating back to Roman times and, most notably, its extraordinary 17th-century buildings that proudly bare the characteristic blonde colour of the local stone. The atmosphere is vibrant and bustling. During the day, you can while away the hours sunbathing on its beaches, only a few kilometres from the city. In the evening, the city centre will entice you with its elegant, timeless alleyways and delicious local delicacies.
Apulia , Lecce
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Florence

For over a millennium, Florence has been a global icon of beauty. Even its lesser-known neighbourhoods are a delight. The cradle of the Renaissance and the world capital of art in the 15th century, it boasts one of the oldest historic centres and some of the most famous museums in the world, as well as one of the most iconic and distinctive landscapes as far as the eye can see. Everything in Florence is spectacular: from the shops to the streets that lead to the hills overlooking the most touristy areas, from the most authentic and popular neighbourhoods, just outside the historic centre, to the monuments that exhibit its soul.
Firenze
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Lucca

Explore Lucca and its treasures: from walls to towers, along with fine dining. One of Tuscany regional seats, Lucca is a city with a long history, but also a bustling cultural centre full of major events. Famous for its perfectly preserved 16th century city walls, it is characterised by many precious monuments that reveal its past as the most important city of the Italian Middle Ages.
Tuscany , Lucca
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Art & Culture

Prehistoric pile-dwelling sites in the Alps

Scattered across Switzerland, Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Slovenia, these UNESCO World Heritage Sites are valuable evidence of the pile-dwelling settlements of prehistoric communities. There are 19 in Italy, located in the immediate vicinity of lakes or the wetlands in Lombardy, Veneto, Piedmont, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Trentino and Alto Adige.
Art & Culture

The Porticoes of Bologna: a stroll through history

With one of the largest and best-preserved medieval city centres in Europe, Bologna is world-famous for its porticoes, which in 2021 were recognised by UNESCO for their artistic and socio-cultural value.
Emilia-Romagna , Bologna
Art & Culture

Genoa and the splendour of Palazzi dei Rolli

Thanks to its strategic position, Genoa established close relations with the Greek, Etruscan and Punic worlds, but the city's great expansion began after the year 1000. As a powerful maritime republic, Genoa was the protagonist of a public aristocratic residential project to build a system of new streets and palaces.
Liguria , Genova
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The historic centre of Florence, one of the most beautiful in the world

Florence is a city that amazes, seduces and stays in your heart. The Tuscan capital is an open-air museum full of architectural masterpieces and unique works of art. At every turn a marvel, so much so that its historic centre enclosed within the ancient medieval walls has been UNESCO World Heritage since 1982.
Firenze
Art & Culture

San Gimignano, a journey through the charm of the Middle Ages and the magic of Nature

Amidst the vineyards, wheat fields and ancient villages, it is a worthy representative of the Tuscany of Chianti and Val D'Orcia, where unmistakable flavours and good, traditional cuisine reign supreme. Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1990, San Gimignano lovingly preserves the atmosphere of a fourteenth-century village and the appearance of one of the best examples of urban organisation since the age of the communes, or city-states. Its unmistakable towers dominate a landscape that deserves more than a visit to discover it.
Toscana , San Gimignano
Art & Culture

Assisi, a sanctuary with a priceless historical heritage

It is a jewel of Umbria, in the province of Perugia, perched on the slopes of Mount Subasio. Assisi is the city of saints – Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Chiara of Assisi – its peaceful spirit is palpable with every step through its beautiful streets. It is a jewel of Umbria, in the province of Perugia, perched on the slopes of Mount Subasio.
Umbria , Assisi
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Castelmola, a window over the sea a stone's throw from Taormina

At Castelmola, the eye gets lost in a palette of colours that makes it one of the most distinctive corners of Sicily. It is no coincidence that it is considered among the most beautiful villages in Italy, with breathtaking views, thanks to its altitude of over 500 metres. To complete the picture, several artistic, historical and urban treasures not least the castle and medieval monuments. If you plan a stay in this area, bring comfortable shoes and layered clothing.
Sicilia , Castelmola
Art & Culture

Urbino The Historic Center

Between the Metauro valley and the Foglia valley, in the hills of the Marche region facing the Adriatic Sea, lies the city of Urbino, one of the most important centres of the Italian Renaissance, whose artistic charm and architectural heritage are still preserved today. Embellished with sandstone buildings and surrounded by a long wall of brickwork, Urbino is a city of vast historical and artistic wealth. From a simple village, it became the “cradle of the Renaissance” and, even today, walking through its historical centre you can breathe in the 15th-century air. In 1998, Urbino was honourably included in the UNESCO World Heritage List for being a point of attraction for the most illustrious Renaissance scholars and artists from all over Italy and the world, and for having influenced cultural progress in the rest of Europe, while managing to keep its exceptional urban complex almost intact.
Marche , Urbino
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Val d'Orcia: rolling hills among vineyards and medieval villages

This is Val d'Orcia, included in 2004 in the UNESCO World Heritage List. A unique encounter of art and nature, rich in evidence of the past, with a natural landscape redesigned during the Renaissance to reflect the ideals of 'good government' in the Italian city-state.
Toscana
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Riding the bike towards Umbria

From Murlo to Terni, pedaling across blooming fields and sleepy villages. This is the green heart of Italy: oasis of silence, good food and two wheels. The itinerary of the third stage of Tirreno-Adriatico – starting from Murlo, the Etruscan town, and ending in the city of Terni – implies two paces. High tempo in your saddle, given the slightly undulated course, and a leisurely pace after the shower. After all, here the name of the game is “get lost” in nature, in the art cities or while reading menus that celebrate the local produces, such as truffles, cheese and cold cuts. Ready to set off?
Nature

Milan: cycling along the Navigli with Leonardo da Vinci

Cycling along the Navigli is the green idea for getting into the surroundings from the heart of Milan: here are five itineraries that also take inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci.
Lombardia , Milano
Nature

Veneto: trekking and hiking on the Cammino delle Dolomiti

Aimed at all walkers, whether expert hikers or not, the Cammino delle Dolomiti is a circular route that starts and ends in Anzù di Feltre and covers no less than 30 stages. Walk through some of them with us, amidst the enchanting natural scenery of the Veneto Dolomites, a UNESCO heritage site, and the testimonies of monasteries and small villages, discovering the originality of these landscapes.
Veneto , Feltre
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The Conero Riviera

A sinuous promontory designed by the winds that Mount Conero (after which this area in the Marches was named) encounters while overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Tens of beaches surrounded by rocks and luxuriant vegetation that can only be reached by boat or on paths, and numerous cities full of history and tradition: This is the Conero Riviera. A surprising green and occasionally wild nature, unforgettable crystal-clear sea and many beaches - some easier to access than others - characterize the Riviera. Among these is Due Sorelle beach (which can only be reached by boat), named this way due to two large stacks (precisely the due sorelle or two sisters), and Mezzavalle beach.
Marche , Sirolo
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Emilia Romagna, Formula1 and Ferrari

A trip to Emilia Romagna is a trip to the land of motors. After all, it was here that one of the greatest symbols of Made in Italy was born a legend: the Ferrari brand. This beautiful Region offers car lovers a grand series of pertinent places and events, including the Motor Show, the Imola Circuit, the relatively new Autodromo Marzaglia, the Righini, Panini and Stanguellini Collections, Museo Ferrari and the recently-opened Enzo Ferrari House Museum.
Emilia-Romagna , Modena
Tourist destination

The Riviera in Emilia Romagna

Many know it as the Riviera of Fun, given its expansive and well-maintained beaches and innumerable attractions the Adriatic Riviera (in Emilia Romagna) is one of Italy’s best-known beach resort localities, and no doubt that the Riviera of Fun is a definition that suits this coast very well.
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The Pontine Islands

Visiting the typical touristic hubs in the Regions of Lazio or Campania and want to make a quick getaway to an island paradise? You may be surprised to know that not far from Rome and Naples lie six tiny, yet beautiful islands known as the Pontines. Those in the know (and near the Tyrrhenian) make these Islands their spring/summer weekend destination, and who could blame them? The transparent waters, the gracious little ports, and the easy ferry connections make these “fishermen’s isles” an attainable Mediterranean dream: within just a couple hours from the coast, the Pontine Islands will be welcoming you with all their warmth and hospitality. The Pontines make up an archipelago: individually they are Gavi, Zannone, Palmarola, Ventotene, Santo Stefano and, the first among equals, Ponza, from which the island chain takes its name.
Lazio
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Tuscia Viterbese

Tuscia Viterbese may well be considered among the most beautiful areas of Italy from every standpoint: landscape, history and culture. The ideal solution if you'd like to organize an out of town trip in search of experience made up of history, art, culture and well-being.
Lazio , Viterbo
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Castelli Romani Regional Park

Villages, ancient towns, villas, Medieval castles, and archaeological ruins animate the Regional Park of the Castelli Romani, in the Province of Rome. Located in the Alban Hills, in the past the Castelli Romani were a favorite resort for the Capital's noble families as well as for Popes. 9,500 hectares of protected land, many animal species, such as badgers, martens, peregrine falcons, porcupines, and especially the wolf (a key compoment in the local ecosystem) also call this their habitat. Fifteen municipalities make up part of the Park of the Castelli Romani however, for an already-exhaustive window onto the area, organize a tour of just six of them, beginning with Lanuvio, a Medieval village near Velletri.
Lazio , Lanuvio
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