Italy
Italy, a boot-shaped country jutting into the Mediterranean Sea, is a land of enchanting beauty and cultural significance. From the snow-capped peaks of the Alps to the sun-drenched beaches of Sicily, Italy offers a captivating blend of history, art, food, and fashion.
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Places to visit in Italy
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Agrigento
Hilltop city on Sicily's southwest shore known for the ruins of the ancient city of Akragas in the Valley of the Temples
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Agropoli
Coastal town with high marks for water quality that marks the start of the Cilentan Coast
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Albinia
Town by the tuscan coast and the wetland reserve, Oasi WWF Naturale di Orbetello
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Alviano
Village with castle overlooking lake
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Ancona
City on Italy’s Adriatic coast
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Arenzano
Popular beach resort with series of summer festivals.
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Arezzo
City in eastern Tuscany, Italy. The hilltop Arezzo Cathedral features painted vaulted ceilings and a 15th-century fresco of Mary Magdalene by Piero della Francesca.
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Assisi
The birthplace of Saint Francis.
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Barberino Val D'Elsa
Village with its peculiar elliptical layout stands on the Strada Regia Romana that connected Rome and Florence.
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Bari
Port city on the Adriatic Sea
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Berceto
Charming village set in the Parma Apennines
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Bergamo
Italian city in Lombardy. Its older upper district, called Città Alta, is characterized by cobblestone streets, encircled by Venetian walls
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Bibbiena
Historic cloth town that's home of a unique Carnival
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Bogliasco
Town that's part of the Golfo Paradiso.
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Bologna
A university city with a lively atmosphere, Bologna is known for its delicious food, medieval architecture, and vibrant nightlife.
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Bonassola
Small resort with walks to the Cappella della Madonnina della Punta and Punta del Carlino
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Brescia
City with old town containing the best-preserved Roman public buildings in northern Italy
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Brindisi
Port city on the Adriatic Sea with red-stone Aragonese Castle guarding the harbour entrance.
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Brisighella
Small, quiet and pretty town protected by three stone guardians that tower over it from atop its three hills
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Buonconvento
Pilgrimage stopover known for its terracotta, brick, and the Crete Senes
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Busseto
Town with a taste for Opera
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Camogli
Coastal Ligurian town and part of the Golfo Paradiso
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Capalbio
Hilltop town with castle
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Castelvetro
Castelvetro Piacentino is known for its agriculture and its production of wine and cheese.
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Castigl.Del Lago
Town on Lake Trasimeno.
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Catania
Ancient port city on Sicily's east coast sitting at the foot of Mt. Etna
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Cecina
Seaside town with archaeological museum, the Villa Romana di San Vincenzo and zoological gardens
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Certaldo
Village that was home to poet Giovanni Boccaccio.
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Cesenatico
Seaside resort with harbour. Magnet for cycling enthusiasts.
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Chiavari
Ligurian coastal town with a beachside promenade and a marina and is situated near the river Entella.
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Chiusi
Village with cathedral, museum and great views.
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Civitavecchia
Historic port and town with archaeological sites and monuments
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Classe
Small town home to UNESCO World Heritage monument and pine forests
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Cogoleto
Town and beach resort that's part of the Natural Regional Park of Monte Beigua
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Corniglia
The only part of the Cinque Terre without beach access - it makes up for it in spectacular views.
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Cremona
City in Italy’s Lombardy region. The Stradivarius collection at the Violin Museum testifies to the city’s violin-making heritage.
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Deiva Marina
Quiet tourist resort with seashore surrounded by green mountains
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Enna
Dramatically located city in the middle of Sicily.
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Figline Valdarno
Medieval village and birthplace of philosopher Marsilio Ficino
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Florence
The birthplace of the Renaissance is a treasure trove of art, history and culture.
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Foligno
Foligno, with its characteristic egg shape, has at its centre Piazza della Repubblica
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Follonica
Seaside town with cycling access to dramatic bays
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Forte Dei Marmi
Seaside resort on the Apuan coast
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Gallipoli
Coastal town in Apulia with Greek roots
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Genoa
A port city with a rich maritime history, Genoa is known for its aquarium, museums, and palaces.
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Golfo Aranci
Port on the northern tip of Sardinia
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Grizzana
Town with magnificent views of the Setta and Reno valleys and a place to learn about 20th C. painter, Giorgio Morandi
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Grosseto
Cities with its medieval defensive walls intact
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La Spezia
Gateway to the Cinque Terre, a string of five picturesque villages clinging to the cliffs along the Italian Riviera, Cinque Terre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Lamezia Terme
City with Norman Castle
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Lavagna
Ligurian coastal town on the far side of the river Entella from Chiavari.
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Lecce
City in Italy’s southern Apulia region. It's known for its baroque buildings.
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Livorno
Modern industrial city and port that's a good chance to see a working place that's still easy on the eye..
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Lodi
City and comune in Lombardy. Piazza della Vittoria, listed by the Italian Touring Club among the most beautiful squares in Italy.
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Lucca
Charming walled city with a well-preserved historic center.
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Lugano
Sophisticated city located in southern Switzerland, on the northern shore of Lake Lugano.
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Magione
Town near lake Trasimeno with castle of the Knights Hospitaller.
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Manarola
The epitome of the Cinque Terre - you might see another tourist here, or two...
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Marsala
Coastal town known for its ancient ruins, fortified Marsala wine and Stagnone Nature Reserve, with salt pans and migratory birds
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Massa Centro
Stop off for access to seaside resorts on the Apuan coast.
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Matera
A unique city carved into the rocks, Matera is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a fascinating history.
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Messina
Harbor city in northeast Sicily, separated from mainland Italy by the Strait of Messina
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Milan
The capital of fashion and design in Italy is also a city with a lot of culture and history.
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Moneglia
Tourist resort on the Riviera di Levante.
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Montecatini
One of Europe's great spa towns, Montecatini Terme has been appointed a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Montepulciano
Hilltop town and heart of the famous wine growing region
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Monterosso
One of the five resorts that make up the Cinque Terre
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Monzuno
Part of a string of villages in the Apennines with good walking routes.
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Naples
The vibrant and chaotic city of Naples is the gateway to some of the most famous attractions in southern Italy.
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Orbetello
Located on a narrow strip of land surrounded by a lagoon, Orbetello is the gateway to Monte Argentario.
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Orte
Town overlooking Tiber valley where the famous Palio degli Arcieri takes place.
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Orvieto
Hilltop town with stunning views
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Padua
University city with a rich history
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Palermo
Capital of Sicily with rich cultural history.
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Parma
University city in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, famed for Parmesan cheese and Parma ham
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Passignano
Town on the banks of the Trasimeno
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Perugia
Hilltop town with a rich history and culture
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Pescara
City on the Adriatic Sea known for its beaches.
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Peschici
Famous for its seaside resorts and part of the Gargano National Park
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Piacenza
City in Italy’s Emilia Romagna region on the banks of the Po.
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Pianoro
Part of a string of villages in the Apennines with good walking routes.
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Pietrasanta
Town renowned for its marble
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Pieve Ligure
Coastal Ligurian town and part of the Golfo Paradiso
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Piombino
Seaside town that, from the promontory in front of the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago
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Pisa
Home to the Leaning Tower, Pisa is a charming city with a medieval atmosphere.
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Pistoia Ovest
City in Tuscany set around its central Piazza del Duomo are the Cathedral of San Zeno
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Pompeii
The ancient Roman city that was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius
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Pontremoli
Town on the Via Francigena with Piagnaro Castle (and museum) on the hills
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Poppi
Historic village dominated by its castle.
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Porto Torres
City of the Province of Sassari in north-west of Sardinia
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Rapallo
Town on the Italian Riviera coastline known for the hilltop Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro, a pilgrimage site with sea views.
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Ravenna
UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Recco
Coastal Ligurian town and part of the Golfo Paradiso and home to the September 8 fireworks festival honoring the Virgin Mary
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Rimini
City on the Adriatic coast known for its beachside nightclubs and shallow waters.
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Riomaggiore
One of the five resorts that make up the Cinque Terre
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Riva Trigoso
Coastal town with access to Punta Manara
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Rodi Garganico
Town located on a promontory east of the Lago di Varano, it is part of the Gargano National Park
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Rome
The eternal city is a must-visit for anyone who loves ancient history, architecture and culture.
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Rosignano
Town by the sea with surprisingly white beaches
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Rufina
Town with a wine museum.
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Salerno
Port city southeast of Naples
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Santa Margherita
Ligurian tourist town around the bay from the port of Rapallo.
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Sarzana
Ancient town with with perfectly preserved walls and towers
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Savona
Port city in Liguria. The 1500s Priamar Fortress houses the Sandro Pertini Museum
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Sestri Levante
Ligurian coastal town - where the Italians go...
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Siena
A medieval city with a well-preserved historic center, Siena is known for its famous horse race, the Palio.
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Sori
Coastal Ligurian town and part of the Golfo Paradiso
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Sorrento
Popular base for exploring the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii.
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Spello
Famous for the infiorate, carpets of flower petals composed by artists to celebrate Corpus Christi.
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Talamone
Town on the Tuscan coast that was one of the settings used for the James Bond film Quantum of Solace.
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Taranto
Coastal city in southern Italy with 15th-century Aragonese Castle, the Spartan Museum of Taranto and San Cataldo Basilica
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Tarquinia
Town known chiefly for its ancient Etruscan tombs in the widespread necropoleis, or cemeteries, for which it was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.
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Termoli
Fishing town with pastel-colored houses lining narrow streets.
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Torre Del Lago
Opera lovers' paradise - pretty town on lake where Puccini composed his greatest works
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Trapani
City on a crescent-shaped coastline, offering views as far as the Aegadian Islands.
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Trieste
Port city located in northeastern Italy with a fascinating history and culture.
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Turin
The former capital of Italy and the home of Fiat is a city with a lot of charm and elegance.
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Vada
Small town by the sea with walk out to lighthouse
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Venice
The ultimate city of canals and bridges.
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Vernazza
One of the five resorts that make up the Cinque Terre with small, colourful houses and moored boats, the prickly pears and cultivated terraces
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Verona
Home to Romeo and Juliet's balcony, Verona is a romantic city with a well-preserved historic center.
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Viareggio
Popular seaside destination and carnival city.
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Vieste
Coastal town in Gargano National Park, in southeast Italy. It’s known for its beaches and white limestone cliffs and pillar.
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Zoagli
Ligurian tourist town to the south of Rapallo.
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Things to do in Italy
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## Practical infomarion
Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
Dialling code: +39
Currency: Euro