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Where to go on holiday in Italy: a complete collection to enjoy unforgettable moments in the Italian territories

Don’t miss the opportunity to travel to Italy to experience the wonders it has to offer. Pristine nature, villages, lakes, sunny beaches and a thousand other enchanting places to add to your travel itinerary. Visit new places, cities and explore the magic of many wonderful destinations.
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Aosta Valley

The Aosta Valley is a paradise for visitors seeking outdoor experiences in nature while exploring history and traditions The smallest region in Italy, dotted with the highest peaks in the Alps, it is the ideal destination for anyone who enjoys winter sports and high-altitude walks. Its green valleys and fairy-tale castles make the Aosta Valley an enchanting place to experience all year round.

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Piedmont Torino Basilica di Superga Isola Bella
Piedmont

Piedmont is sure to enchant you with its mountains, hills, typical flavours and uniquely elegant cities An extraordinary heritage of art and history, culture and nature, characterises Piedmont, a region with a thousand faces, one more interesting than the other: cities of rare elegance, mountains that lend themselves to splendid skiing or walking, fascinating villages, hills that are among the best known in the world for their extraordinary wine production.

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Milan's Cathedral Lake Como Valtellina Livigno, Carosello 3000
Lombardy

Lombardy: a dynamic land immersed in the present and reaching toward the future, but with an extraordinary heritage of art and nature Lombardy is a region in the north of Italy known for its industry and finance, of course, but also for its art and extraordinary landscapes, starting with the picturesque lakes and its mountains, Valcamonica and Valtellina in primis. Capital and symbolic city, Milan represents the industrious heart that goes hand in hand with other cities with a vibrant spirit.

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Trentino Torbole sul Garda Trento Pale di San Martino
Trentino

Trentino is sure to amaze you with its immense natural heritage, the spectacular splendour of the Dolomites and fascinating sites steeped in history Discover Trentino’s culture of slow travel, taking the time to savour every corner among nature and cultural trails and educational farms. You will find hundreds of hotels offering wellness centres for truly relaxing holidays for the whole family in some of Italy's most beautiful villages, set in unique landscapes.

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South Tyrol

Alto Adige is a dream place to discover all year round amidst green valleys and snow-capped peaks Combine the relaxation of spa treatments with the pleasure of fun in the snow for a real wellness boost amidst Alpine lakes, beautiful villages and state-of-the-art ski facilities suitable for all ages. All this and more in the majestic scenery of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Alto Adige.

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Arena di Verona Colline del prosecco Dolomiti Bellunesi Malcesine
Veneto

Veneto, a region of wonder, with cities of art of undisputed beauty, as well as the most pristine nature The beauty of Lake Garda, the charm of the Dolomites, the sea of Jesolo, the hills covered with vineyards and the relaxing thermal baths, on top of an immense artistic and historical heritage, elegant cities such as Venice and Verona, quaint villages and breathtaking landscapes. Veneto is all this and much more.

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Friuli-Venezia Giulia Fusine lake Foro Romano di Aquileia Pordenone
Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Friuli-Venezia Giulia Friuli Venezia Giulia: a treasure chest nestled between sea and mountains A border region sandwiched between the Friulian Dolomites and the Upper Adriatic, blessed with an immense cultural heritage resulting from the influence of different cultures and peoples, cosmopolitan and modern, Friuli Venezia Giulia will also seduce you with its temptations of relaxation, sport and fun.

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Cinque Terre - Riomaggiore Genova - Acquario Portofino Camogli
Liguria

Tucked-away villages, secret little beaches and superb nature: how enchanting Liguria is! Liguria is a wonderful strip of land enclosed between the sea and the mountains, with pastel-coloured houses and breathtaking views. With lush unspoilt nature, many small towns to discover and an incomparable culinary tradition, it enraptures the eye and the heart.

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Emilia-Romagna

Emilia Romagna, a region of unrivalled charm, with immense artistic beauty and unparalleled hospitality Emilia Romagna with its Riviera Romagnola offers beach tourism that attracts families and young people to its shores every summer. Rich in sites of historical and cultural interest, this region boasts a world-renowned wine and food tradition. Skilful hospitality does the rest, making Emilia Romagna an ideal holiday destination in every season. Video credits: Oliver Astrologo

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Firenze Colline Toscane Siena Isola d'Elba
Tuscany

Tuscany will win you over with its unique landscapes, cities of art, thousand-year-old history and fantastic food Tuscany’s magical atmosphere evolves day by day as you stroll around the cities of art, cycle in the parks, enjoy the sea or savour its typical products, in a region with a one-of-a-kind natural, cultural and historical heritage that has fascinated visitors for centuries.

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Umbria

From Assisi to Perugia, via Gubbio, Lake Trasimeno and Marmore Falls: Umbria is a truly enchanting tourist destination Peaks covered in lush forests and large valleys outlined by rivers, lakes and waterfalls; sorrounded by villages and castles, crossed by paths steeped in history, art and culture, in a natural environment that helps to restore the body and soul: Umbria, the Green Heart of Italy, is all this and much more.

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Marche

Le Marche, a plunge into the history, art and architecture of a region with the scent of the sea and redolent of traditions and hospitality A great variety of landscapes and an infinite range of colours that make the area's natural beauty incomparable, plus an artistic heritage that fears no comparison: this is how the Marches, with an area of no more than 10,000 square kilometres, will captivate you forever.

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Sardinia Murales Orgosolo Cala Luna Nuraghi - Barumini
Sardinia

Sardinia: a journey to the island of the emerald sea, nuraghi, unspoilt nature and millenary traditions Crystal-clear waters, beaches of soft, white sand, granite rocks framed by wild, fragrant Mediterranean scrub: welcome to Sardinia, an island of a thousand contrasts that will also seduce you with its unique archaeological heritage and its people's innate sense of hospitality.

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Bracciano Galleria Borghese Giardino di Ninfa Isole Pontine
Lazio

Lazio is not only Rome: landscapes and monuments of Lazio Rome, the capital of Italy and a unique open-air museum in the world, is enough to make Lazio one of the most beautiful and interesting regions. Even in terms of landscape, it boasts an area of great impact and remarkable variety, with its long coastline, beautiful hills and Apennine mountains. A destination to fall in love with.

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Pescara - Trabocco Campo Felice Campo Imperatore Pacentro
Abruzzo

Abruzzo, a journey through history between sea, mountains, flavours and unspoilt nature in parks and protected areas A region in central Italy, Abruzzo has two souls and one heart. Predominantly mountainous and hilly, it overlooks a beautiful stretch of the Adriatic Sea. Here, you will find the highest peaks of the Apennines, such as the Gran Sasso and the Majella massif, as well as the only Apennine glacier, but also some of the most popular beaches.

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Campania Pompei Positano Sentiero degli Dei - Costiera Amalfitana
Campania

Campania offers landscapes, history, culture and a gastronomic tradition that the whole world envies A consistently mild climate, lush nature framing breathtaking landscapes, unspoilt villages and fairy-tale coastlines: this is Campania, a region that sums up centuries of cultures, between West and East, in a single Mediterranean jewel known for its unparalleled hospitality. A destination for the soul, the eyes and the palate.

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Molise

Molise, a tiny region with grandiose landscapes: come and discover its history and culinary tradition Molise is a region steeped in history, characterised by numerous tasty food and wine delicacies, but also by rich nature reserves and villages that seem crystallised in history. A destination yet to be discovered, amid marvellous seashores and breathtaking high cliffs

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Castel del Monte Isole Tremiti Apulia Teatro Margherita - Bari
Apulia

Apulia: the sunny region between two seas and warm hospitality in places rich in history Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, it is a magical combination of artefacts, history, art and unspoilt nature, amidst beautiful coastlines and picture-postcard landscapes. This is Puglia, a region of golden beaches and crystal-clear waters, intense flavours and fascinating destinations: Castel del Monte, the trulli, the islands passing through towns kissed by a unique and unforgettable light.

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Basilicata

Basilicata, a region of ancient origins, suspended between two seas and with mountains of great beauty Basilicata is a region where the passage of man has left its mark since prehistoric times. With the ancient name of “Lucania”, it is enriched by an incredible artistic heritage. Not to mention its never-boring panorama, which ranges from the Lucanian Dolomites to the Pollino Park, passing through two seas.

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Calabria

Calabria is the region of crystal-clear sea, the Riace Bronzes, Reggio Calabria and Capo Vaticano, a captivating mix of history and beauty Calabria, also known as the tip of the Italian boot, is a region in Southern Italy characterised by the incredible diversity of its landscapes, with the proximity of mountains to a splendid sea that attracts tourists from all over the world.

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Agrigento - Valle dei Templi Isole Eolie - Vulcano Noto Etna
Sicily

A dive into Sicily, where a sea of art, culture and nature will seduce you and become eternal love A predominantly hilly and mountainous area, but one that wins the hearts of tourists from all over the world with its wonderful sea and rich cities with a charm all their own. Sicily is a picture-postcard island characterised by the indelible marks of the people who have lived there and made it unique, amidst artistic and cultural testimonies of enormous value.

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Positano

A holiday in Positano, enjoying the enchantment of the Amalfi Coast Positano stands to the west of the fascinating natural terrace on the Tyrrhenian Sea that is the Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, the typical Mediterranean landscape of southern Italy reigns supreme, with white houses sloping down towards the sea and splendid beaches, alleys offering all the simple pleasures of life: the leisurely pace, refined boutiques, cafés and restaurants, and places that are custodians of history. Discovering the beaches The Marina Grande beach is Positano's most famous beach. It is 400 metres of sandy shore set in the inlet, where you may find yourself face to face with passing VIPs. The view and the facilities available encourage lounging, but once you have left your sunbed, it is worth heading to the pier to sail to the Li Galli Archipelago: three small islands in a marine reserve surrounded by crystal-clear waters, that legend has it are populated by mermaids. You can get there by dinghy or small boat. An intimate cove embraces Fornillo Beach, made of pebbles and gravel; it's reachable on foot and a snorkelling paradise because of its magnificent seabed. Continuing on foot, you can spend some quiet time on the Spiaggia di Laurito (Laurito Beach), where the cliffs are sheer, and nature is untouched. The jagged coastline of the Gulf of Positano is full of ravines on the turquoise sea. Climb aboard a gozzo, the traditional boats, and ask to be taken to discover little beaches in secret coves, including La Porta, San Pietro Laurito and Arienzo. Many hotels also offer stretches of private beaches. A divine trek A hike in the Monti Lattari, immersed in nature. The Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods), was for many years the only link between the towns on the Amalfi Coast, before the main road was built. As you walk along, the Coast opens up to you from above and the view sweeps as far as Capri on clear days. You pass through forests of holm oaks and quench your thirst at the numerous springs; you will find vertiginous caves and precipices, the remains of cave villages, and the limestone spire Il Pistillo.   You arrive at the village of Nocelle, where you can freshen up before resuming your trek. For the more experienced and adventurous, a branch of the Sentiero degli Dei leads via an almost endless flight of steps to Cala Arienzo, usually reached by sea with little effort. A holiday resort dear to the Romans Roman aristocrats came to Positano and built extraordinary holiday residences here. There is much evidence of their fondness for this place, blessed with an enchanting landscape and a mild climate all year round, with the sea breeze alleviating the summer heat. Find artefacts of the ancient holidaymakers at the Roman Archaeological Museum - MAR, which houses a part of a 1st century AD villa, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius and brought to the surface after years of archaeological excavations. Positano Style Positano is a vertical village, perched on a rock overlooking the sea. Wander through the village's many stairways and alleyways, and don't miss a visit to the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, a stone's throw from Marina Grande Beach. Once a Benedictine monastery, later abandoned and renovated over the centuries, today it offers the architectural spectacle of a pale stone façade and a yellow, green and blue majolica dome. Inside, look out for the precious Byzantine icon. Majolica has a long tradition in Positano, and in the village ateliers you can shop for ceramic objects, from plates to trinkets. There are many boutiques selling elegant clothes if you want to follow the “Positano style”: soft, fluttering dresses, kaftans, light colours, shirts and trousers in linen and lightweight fabrics, and the ubiquitous swimwear for him and for her. Over the centuries, Positano has seen a flourishing tradition of weaving, now reinterpreted in a contemporary, holiday mood. The style is completed with flip-flop shoes, also customised by the craftsmen. After the sea, the delights of the village Positano is also luxury and high society, and the whole area offers plenty of clubs, restaurants and bars. For evening entertainment, you can choose whether to stay up high in the venues clinging to the rock, in favour of the view, or in the beach clubs, where an aperitif at sunset is also a pleasant experience. Take a seat on the terrace of a restaurant. Some good choices are mussel soup or a lemon-scented seafood salad, linguine with scampi and fried fish. Among the cheeses of the Monti Lattari, fior di latte, the same cheese that you will find on pizza, is the most popular. And if your gastronomic interests do not end there, find out how to join a themed tour: olive oil tours among the olive groves, and wine cellars amidst the vineyards.
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Amalfi

Amalfi

Amalfi, regina della Costiera Un paesaggio di straordinaria bellezza ha reso Amalfi nota in tutto il mondo. Le imponenti montagne che la circondano strapiombano nel mare turchese con un potente effetto scenico. Costiera Amalfitana porta il suo nome: include quel tratto di litorale tirrenico riconosciuto dall'UNESCO Patrimonio dell'Umanità. Qui, oltre a un mare da favola, vi aspettano preziose testimonianze storiche, il borgo suggestivo e un’incantevole natura. Scegliete la vostra spiaggia Amalfi offre la possibilità di rilassanti giornate al mare da trascorrere sempre immersi in uno splendido paesaggio. La spiaggia più accessibile è la Marina Grande, in paese. È caratterizzata da sabbia e ciottolini, attrezzata e ricca di lidi, bar e ristoranti. Comodissima, e per questo spesso affollata in alta stagione, è adatta alle famiglie e ai bambini, di immediato accesso anche per gli anziani. All’opposto, la Spiaggia del Duoglio è per chi ama luoghi più appartati. Raggiungerla è già un’esperienza, percorrendo un sentiero verde e una scalinata di 400 gradini che conduce a una baietta dall’acqua perfetta. Potete recarvi qui anche su piccole imbarcazioni in partenza dal molo di Amalfi e, se desiderate un bagno di sole, partite le prime ore del mattino, perché il pomeriggio la cala è in ombra. Se siete in barca, non perdetevi neppure la Spiaggia di Santa Croce, raggiungibile soltanto via mare. Un break nel verde Dopo il relax al mare, si va alla scoperta dell‘interno salendo verso le montagne. L’itinerario consigliato è nella Riserva Naturale di Valle delle Ferriere, una passeggiata senza difficoltà di circa 3 ore. Attraversate boschi e costeggiate ruscelli, incontrate i ruderi della ferriera che riforniva di ferro la Repubblica Marinara di Amalfi e che dà il nome alla valle. Siete in pace, qui, lontani dalla folla, tra cascate e gli antichi mulini un tempo impiegati per la produzione della celebre carta di Amalfi. Durante questa escursione, visitate il placido paese di Pogerola, sulla collina Monte Falconello, e godetevi il panorama da lassù. Nel cuore della cittadina Amalfi fu una fiorente Repubblica Marinara dal IX all’XI secolo, detentrice del commercio nel Mar Tirreno verso i mercati orientali. La sua storia è raccontata dalla struttura stessa della cittadina abbarbicata sul costone, che ai viaggiatori ricorderà molto da vicino un suk. Le abitazioni sono concentrate a grappolo, vicinissime tra di loro e collegate da un dedalo di vicoli e scalinate. Esplorate il labirinto e poi puntate alla principale meraviglia architettonica: il Duomo di Sant’Andrea Apostolo, Cattedrale centrale che domina Piazza Duomo con la sua imponente scalinata. Di impianto romanico e ricostruita più volte nei secoli, oggi colpisce per la sua facciata in stile neomoresco o arabo-siciliano, di cui costituisce un esempio sublime. Dall’interno si accede al Chiostro del Paradiso, luogo di pace circoscritto da un porticato ad archi ricamati, ugualmente di influsso moresco. E c’è anche chi si sposa qui Per la sua impareggiabile posizione e lo scenario da favola, Amalfi attrae sempre più coppie, anche dall’estero, che la scelgono per la celebrazione delle proprie nozze. Il Comune mette a disposizione 3 location per il rito civile. Il Salone Morelli che si trova nella Casa Comunale, l’Arsenale della Repubblica con la sua maestosa struttura medievale e l’ex Convento dei Cappuccini. Anche ai non residenti è concesso inoltre celebrare il rito nel Duomo di Sant’Andrea Apostolo. Hotel raffinati, giardini e ottimo cibo si offrono come corollario di un memorabile ricevimento. 5 esperienze ad Amalfi tra panorami e gusto La Grotta dello Smeraldo si raggiunge sia attraverso un ascensore sia su piccole barche. La cavità carsica presenta stalattiti e stalagmiti, ma è il colore del mare a rubare la scena: uno smeraldo che gioca con i riflessi dei raggi filtranti dalla fenditura di ingresso, in mille sfumature. Sul fondale c’è un presepe subacqueo, che i sommozzatori omaggiano in occasione delle principali ricorrenze religiose. Alla sera, una volta spento il giorno, salite nel punto più alto della cittadina di Amalfi, coincidente con il Cimitero. Ci si arriva solo a piedi percorrendo le gradinate e i vicoli del borgo antico. Il panorama di luci, riflessi del mare e vecchie case è davvero impareggiabile. Quando al tramonto si svuota la Spiaggia di Marina Grande, regalatevi un aperitivo sulle terrazze dei bar, deliziosi lounge proprio sul mare. Lo Sfusato Amalfinato è il limone tipico di Amalfi, dalla forma affusolata, la polpa succosa e profumata. Bevete un limoncello a fine pasto, assaggiate una delle tante delizie di pasticceria di cui è l’ingrediente base e un gelato limone e cioccolato dai chioschi in strada. Un piatto di pasta è il modo migliore per apprezzare i sapori di Amalfi: Scialatielli ai frutti di mare, Paccheri al limone o un semplice Scarpariello, perché qui pomodoro e basilico hanno un gusto unico.
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The Ancient Appian Way through archaeology, faith and nature

The Ancient Appian Way through archaeology, faith and nature

The Appian Way is a famous road that for millennia has been travelled by merchants and pilgrims, armies and kings, aristocrats and artists: a kaleidoscope of characters who have defined the image of the Romans throughout the world. Everyone knows that all roads lead to Rome, but if there is one road in the capital that holds more wonderful surprises for travelers than any other, it is the Appian Way, especially the section at the end (or the start, depending on your direction): this is the part protected by the Appian Way Regional Park, itself a repository of incredible monuments, such as the Maxentius complex and the tomb of Caecilia Metella. The "regina viarum", the most famous of all Roman consular roads, connected the capital to Campania, then continued on to Brindisi, the port of departure of the crusades en route to Jerusalem. Today, the Appian Way deserves a tourist itinerary of its own. First of all because, unlike many other Roman cultural sites, this route is on the outskirts in relation to the historic centre: the Appian Way is the very first section of the consular road that you encounter as you leave the city, past Porta San Sebastiano. Thanks to the itinerary's slightly peripheral location, south of the city, you can immerse yourself in the lush countryside, dominated by the typical pines of the Lazio region and by large meadows and tree-lined hills. The Appian Way is also known for the incredible variety of its archaeological remains (such as the catacombs of Domitilla and San Callisto) and its religious monuments. Along a short stretch of road, ideal for walking or cycling on a sunny day, or even with the cover of a few clouds, stand ancient structures from the imperial era, flanked by Catholic churches of major historical importance, such as San Sebastiano fuori le mura. Together with the other six main Roman basilicas, this church expects to welcome thousands of worshippers on the occasion of the 2025 Jubilee. Aside from nature, faith and archaeology, the Appian Way also preserves the memory of an event in recent history: we are talking of the Ardeatine massacre, on 24 March 1944, which is commemorated by a touching mausoleum.