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A picturesque medieval town spills down rocky cliffs to spectacular bays and beaches at this seaside resort in southern Italy’s Calabria region.

This pretty fishing village has a scenic seaside setting. Lounge on the beach, explore the characterful old fishing district and visit the ancient castle. 

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

With a red-roofed townscape and a backdrop of Pollino National Park, this is one of the most eye-catching tourist destinations in the Calabria region.

Admire the works of art in this 12th-century church that has no main entrance. The structure sprang from the wreckage of a plague.

Get a close-up view of the Big Bell at the summit of the structure that is the tallest in the City of One Hundred Towers.

Ride the quick funicular back in time to this hilltop plateau of medieval and Renaissance churches, palaces and towers that seem to compete to be the tallest.

Bask on sundrenched beaches, explore fascinating caves and visit centuries-old landmarks at this hilltop village on the Cedri Riviera.

Renaissance art, iconic architecture and a medieval baptistery adorn this cathedral on Piazza Vecchia. It’s Bergamo’s main church.

Discover the centuries-old charm of an authentic medieval fortified town that commands a stunning hilltop location overlooking the glistening blue water of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

With a red-roofed townscape and a backdrop of Pollino National Park, this is one of the most eye-catching tourist destinations in the Calabria region.

Stroll along the top of an ancient waterway, now a picturesque path that cuts through the heart of Perugia’s old town.

Renaissance art, iconic architecture and a medieval baptistery adorn this cathedral on Piazza Vecchia. It’s Bergamo’s main church.

Savor the stunning vista of the Upper Town and the Alps from the hills of this quaint park with thousands of plants.

Trace eight centuries of Brescia’s history in this central square, where medieval, Baroque and modern architecture chronicles the different faces of the city.

Discover the centuries-old charm of an authentic medieval fortified town that commands a stunning hilltop location overlooking the glistening blue water of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

This pretty fishing village has a scenic seaside setting. Lounge on the beach, explore the characterful old fishing district and visit the ancient castle. 

This pretty fishing village has a scenic seaside setting. Lounge on the beach, explore the characterful old fishing district and visit the ancient castle. 

This pretty fishing village has a scenic seaside setting. Lounge on the beach, explore the characterful old fishing district and visit the ancient castle. 

Go beyond this city’s Venetian walls to see a preserved medieval town and check out the impressive art museums in the lower district.

Wander along one of Genoa’s most famous streets, located in a historic part of the city full of impressive architectural treasures.