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Many European cities are lucky to have a link to the past with their old walls. Visit this city that is doubly fortunate, as the walls are in excellent shape. 

Romanesque and Byzantine architecture meld together in the monumental façade of this superb basilica, which was built in the years following St. Anthony’s death.

Famous for hosting Italy’s Mille Miglia classic car rally, this city is also home to historic sights including Roman ruins and Romanesque churches.  

Explore this huge, hilltop castle complex to see a 14th-century keep now housing an arms museum as well as a granary that hosts a museum devoted to Italian unification.  

Go down the 210 stairs to this pristine sandy cove and enjoy the peace and isolation of its three sections.

Lake Maggiore’s “Isle of the Fishermen” is renowned for its pocket-sized fishing village, historic church and trattorias that serve up fresh-caught seafood dishes.

Two starkly different themes have earned this beautiful old square its fame: superb Venetian architecture and a horrific terrorist attack in the 1970s.

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.

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.

Trace a timeline of Brescia’s rich heritage from prehistoric times to the 19th century at this museum and former convent complex.

Explore this huge, hilltop castle complex to see a 14th-century keep now housing an arms museum as well as a granary that hosts a museum devoted to Italian unification.  

Browse the stores, enjoy flavorful foods and take photos of the many historic buildings in this beautiful square, one of Padova’s most striking. 

This magnificent building is known for its grand architecture and great historic significance, but the colorful frescoes inside are the main attraction.

Make a journey into Cosenza’s past when you explore narrow cobbled alleys that open onto enchanting piazzas and ornate palazzos in the preserved Old Town.

Rugged mountain ranges completely encircle this ancient village, where medieval ruins and Renaissance churches nestle into the foothills of Pollino National Park.

Famous for hosting Italy’s Mille Miglia classic car rally, this city is also home to historic sights including Roman ruins and Romanesque churches.  

Explore one of the largest and oldest markets in Italy before venturing into the spectacular Palazzo della Ragione, home to famous frescoes. 

Trace a timeline of Brescia’s rich heritage from prehistoric times to the 19th century at this museum and former convent complex.

Explore the exquisitely decorated chapels in this landmark building, dedicated to Padova’s patron saint, a teenage martyr who was executed in the 4th century.

Delve into Padova’s compact historic heart and find a remarkable collection of architectural and cultural landmarks, connected by twisting cobbled streets and broad piazzas. 

Get a glimpse of the ancient city of Roman Brixia, which still exists in fragments such as this towering arcade of crumbling columns from the 1st century.

Trace a timeline of Brescia’s rich heritage from prehistoric times to the 19th century at this museum and former convent complex.

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.