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. Italy

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Places to visit in Italy

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Agrigento
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
Agropoli

Coastal town with high marks for water quality that marks the start of the Cilentan Coast

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Albinia
Albinia

Town by the tuscan coast and the wetland reserve, Oasi WWF Naturale di Orbetello

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Alviano
Alviano

Village with castle overlooking lake

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Ancona
Ancona

City on Italy’s Adriatic coast

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Arenzano
Arenzano

Popular beach resort with series of summer festivals.

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Arezzo
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
Assisi

The birthplace of Saint Francis.

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Barberino Val D'Elsa
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
Bari

Port city on the Adriatic Sea

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Berceto
Berceto

Charming village set in the Parma Apennines

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Bergamo
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
Bibbiena

Historic cloth town that's home of a unique Carnival

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Bogliasco
Bogliasco

Town that's part of the Golfo Paradiso.

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Bologna
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
Bonassola

Small resort with walks to the Cappella della Madonnina della Punta and Punta del Carlino

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Brescia
Brescia

City with old town containing the best-preserved Roman public buildings in northern Italy

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Brindisi
Brindisi

Port city on the Adriatic Sea with red-stone Aragonese Castle guarding the harbour entrance.

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Brisighella
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
Buonconvento

Pilgrimage stopover known for its terracotta, brick, and the Crete Senes

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Busseto
Busseto

Town with a taste for Opera

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Camogli
Camogli

Coastal Ligurian town and part of the Golfo Paradiso

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Capalbio
Capalbio

Hilltop town with castle

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Castelvetro
Castelvetro

Castelvetro Piacentino is known for its agriculture and its production of wine and cheese.

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Castigl.Del Lago
Castigl.Del Lago

Town on Lake Trasimeno.

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Catania
Catania

Ancient port city on Sicily's east coast sitting at the foot of Mt. Etna

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Cecina
Cecina

Seaside town with archaeological museum, the Villa Romana di San Vincenzo and zoological gardens

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Certaldo
Certaldo

Village that was home to poet Giovanni Boccaccio.

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Cesenatico
Cesenatico

Seaside resort with harbour. Magnet for cycling enthusiasts.

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Chiavari
Chiavari

Ligurian coastal town with a beachside promenade and a marina and is situated near the river Entella.

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Chiusi
Chiusi

Village with cathedral, museum and great views.

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Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia

Historic port and town with archaeological sites and monuments

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Classe
Classe

Small town home to UNESCO World Heritage monument and pine forests

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Cogoleto
Cogoleto

Town and beach resort that's part of the Natural Regional Park of Monte Beigua

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Corniglia
Corniglia

The only part of the Cinque Terre without beach access - it makes up for it in spectacular views.

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Cremona
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
Deiva Marina

Quiet tourist resort with seashore surrounded by green mountains

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Enna
Enna

Dramatically located city in the middle of Sicily.

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Figline Valdarno
Figline Valdarno

Medieval village and birthplace of philosopher Marsilio Ficino

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Florence
Florence

The birthplace of the Renaissance is a treasure trove of art, history and culture.

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Foligno
Foligno

Foligno, with its characteristic egg shape, has at its centre Piazza della Repubblica

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Follonica
Follonica

Seaside town with cycling access to dramatic bays

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Forte Dei Marmi
Forte Dei Marmi

Seaside resort on the Apuan coast

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Gallipoli
Gallipoli

Coastal town in Apulia with Greek roots

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Genoa
Genoa

A port city with a rich maritime history, Genoa is known for its aquarium, museums, and palaces.

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Golfo Aranci
Golfo Aranci

Port on the northern tip of Sardinia

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Grizzana
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
Grosseto

Cities with its medieval defensive walls intact

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La Spezia
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
Lamezia Terme

City with Norman Castle

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Lavagna
Lavagna

Ligurian coastal town on the far side of the river Entella from Chiavari.

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Lecce
Lecce

City in Italy’s southern Apulia region. It's known for its baroque buildings.

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Livorno
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
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
Lucca

Charming walled city with a well-preserved historic center.

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Lugano
Lugano

Sophisticated city located in southern Switzerland, on the northern shore of Lake Lugano.

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Magione
Magione

Town near lake Trasimeno with castle of the Knights Hospitaller.

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Manarola
Manarola

The epitome of the Cinque Terre - you might see another tourist here, or two...

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Marsala
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
Massa Centro

Stop off for access to seaside resorts on the Apuan coast.

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Matera
Matera

A unique city carved into the rocks, Matera is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a fascinating history.

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Messina
Messina

Harbor city in northeast Sicily, separated from mainland Italy by the Strait of Messina

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Milan
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
Moneglia

Tourist resort on the Riviera di Levante.

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Montecatini
Montecatini

One of Europe's great spa towns, Montecatini Terme has been appointed a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Montepulciano
Montepulciano

Hilltop town and heart of the famous wine growing region

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Monterosso
Monterosso

One of the five resorts that make up the Cinque Terre

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Monzuno
Monzuno

Part of a string of villages in the Apennines with good walking routes.

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Naples
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
Orbetello

Located on a narrow strip of land surrounded by a lagoon, Orbetello is the gateway to Monte Argentario.

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Orte
Orte

Town overlooking Tiber valley where the famous Palio degli Arcieri takes place.

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Orvieto
Orvieto

Hilltop town with stunning views

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Padua
Padua

University city with a rich history

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Palermo
Palermo

Capital of Sicily with rich cultural history.

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Parma
Parma

University city in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, famed for Parmesan cheese and Parma ham

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Passignano
Passignano

Town on the banks of the Trasimeno

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Perugia
Perugia

Hilltop town with a rich history and culture

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Pescara
Pescara

City on the Adriatic Sea known for its beaches.

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Peschici
Peschici

Famous for its seaside resorts and part of the Gargano National Park

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Piacenza
Piacenza

City in Italy’s Emilia Romagna region on the banks of the Po.

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Pianoro
Pianoro

Part of a string of villages in the Apennines with good walking routes.

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Pietrasanta
Pietrasanta

Town renowned for its marble

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Pieve Ligure
Pieve Ligure

Coastal Ligurian town and part of the Golfo Paradiso

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Piombino
Piombino

Seaside town that, from the promontory in front of the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago

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Pisa
Pisa

Home to the Leaning Tower, Pisa is a charming city with a medieval atmosphere.

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Pistoia Ovest
Pistoia Ovest

City in Tuscany set around its central Piazza del Duomo are the Cathedral of San Zeno

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Pompeii
Pompeii

The ancient Roman city that was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius

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Pontremoli
Pontremoli

Town on the Via Francigena with Piagnaro Castle (and museum) on the hills

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Poppi
Poppi

Historic village dominated by its castle.

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Porto Torres
Porto Torres

City of the Province of Sassari in north-west of Sardinia

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Rapallo
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
Ravenna

UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Recco
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
Rimini

City on the Adriatic coast known for its beachside nightclubs and shallow waters.

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Riomaggiore
Riomaggiore

One of the five resorts that make up the Cinque Terre

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Riva Trigoso
Riva Trigoso

Coastal town with access to Punta Manara

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Rodi Garganico
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
Rome

The eternal city is a must-visit for anyone who loves ancient history, architecture and culture.

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Rosignano
Rosignano

Town by the sea with surprisingly white beaches

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Rufina
Rufina

Town with a wine museum.

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Salerno
Salerno

Port city southeast of Naples

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Santa Margherita
Santa Margherita

Ligurian tourist town around the bay from the port of Rapallo.

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Sarzana
Sarzana

Ancient town with with perfectly preserved walls and towers

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Savona
Savona

Port city in Liguria. The 1500s Priamar Fortress houses the Sandro Pertini Museum

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Sestri Levante
Sestri Levante

Ligurian coastal town - where the Italians go...

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Siena
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
Sori

Coastal Ligurian town and part of the Golfo Paradiso

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Sorrento
Sorrento

Popular base for exploring the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii.

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Spello
Spello

Famous for the infiorate, carpets of flower petals composed by artists to celebrate Corpus Christi.

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Talamone
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
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
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
Termoli

Fishing town with pastel-colored houses lining narrow streets.

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Torre Del Lago
Torre Del Lago

Opera lovers' paradise - pretty town on lake where Puccini composed his greatest works

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Trapani
Trapani

City on a crescent-shaped coastline, offering views as far as the Aegadian Islands.

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Trieste
Trieste

Port city located in northeastern Italy with a fascinating history and culture.

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Turin
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
Vada

Small town by the sea with walk out to lighthouse

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Venice
Venice

The ultimate city of canals and bridges.

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Vernazza
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
Verona

Home to Romeo and Juliet's balcony, Verona is a romantic city with a well-preserved historic center.

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Viareggio
Viareggio

Popular seaside destination and carnival city.

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Vieste
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
Zoagli

Ligurian tourist town to the south of Rapallo.

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