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One of those rare places where time appears to have stood still. Renowned for charming lovers and inspiring artists, all visitors will appreciate its splendour.

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.

A collage of brightly coloured houses frame the picturesque canals in Burano—an enchanting island, celebrated for its delicate lacework.

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

Take a sightseeing trip of Tuscany\'s renowned wine region and visit its vineyards, wineries, ancient churches, castles and hilltop villages.

Climb Branca Tower to look across the largest park in Milan, or hire a bike and ride along the shady paths that wind past green lawns and old monuments.

One short street in the heart of Perugia encompasses many of the city’s most important religious landmarks, each housing impressive sacred artwork.

Visit quaint vineyards, taste the local grape and see historic Italian buildings in this charming town.

Bring the kids to this lovely medieval town, best known for an exciting water park found nearby.

Revel in the abounding natural beauty of Lake Garda at this pretty little waterside town, which is today an understated and tranquil vacation resort.

One short street in the heart of Perugia encompasses many of the city’s most important religious landmarks, each housing impressive sacred artwork.

Take a sightseeing trip of Tuscany\'s renowned wine region and visit its vineyards, wineries, ancient churches, castles and hilltop villages.

One short street in the heart of Perugia encompasses many of the city’s most important religious landmarks, each housing impressive sacred artwork.

Traditional folk culture brightens this charming northern Italian village, where the regal Dolomites crown a range of alpine ski mountains.

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.

Take a step back in time as you explore the grandiose plazas and frescoed churches of this medieval town set above Val d’Elsa in the heart of Tuscany.

Explore a hilltop village brimming with more than 2,000 years of history. See ancient churches and palaces, an 11th-century castle and a necropolis.

Explore a hilltop village brimming with more than 2,000 years of history. See ancient churches and palaces, an 11th-century castle and a necropolis.

Spend days learning about central Italy’s ancient Etruscan civilization, dining at time-honored pizzerias and relaxing at beaches on the west coast near the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Encounter many different eras of history in Volterra, a scenic hilltop town in Tuscany famed for its palaces, museums and archaeological sites.

One short street in the heart of Perugia encompasses many of the city’s most important religious landmarks, each housing impressive sacred artwork.