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Take a truly unique coffee break in this ornate café. Over the centuries it has played a role in attempted revolutions and hosted writers such as George Sand.

Experience the grandeur of this 18th-century treasure where ballet and theater productions have been hosted within its sumptuous Sala Grande since Napoleonic times.

Sitting high on a chunk of rock jutting out into the sea, this iconic medieval-style monastery is an icon of the town of Tropea.

Find cafés, fashion boutiques and one of the finest interiors in the country at this late 19th-century shopping arcade.

Make your way along elegant promenades to find medieval churches, thermal spas and stunning gardens in the shadow of the Italian Alps. 

Experience the grandeur of this 18th-century treasure where ballet and theater productions have been hosted within its sumptuous Sala Grande since Napoleonic times.

Tear yourself away long enough from snorkeling and relaxing in the thermal spas of Ischia to explore this gem of a medieval fortress on a rocky islet in the Bay of Naples.

Sunbathe and snorkel during the day and party at night at this popular and beautiful cliff-bordered beach, which attracts a youthful crowd. 

Housed inside a monastic complex on the outskirts of Brescia, this automobile-themed museum chronicles the story of the historic Mille Miglia road race. 

Sitting high on a chunk of rock jutting out into the sea, this iconic medieval-style monastery is an icon of the town of Tropea.

Experience the grandeur of this 18th-century treasure where ballet and theater productions have been hosted within its sumptuous Sala Grande since Napoleonic times.

Epic architecture, classic art and sunny piazzas set the scene in Italy’s revered capital.

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

Marvel at the shiny gold leaf décor and stunning art pieces adorning the magnificent interior of this domed 16th-century church.

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.

Giotto’s Bell Tower, the resplendent Baptistery, as well as the cathedral and its dome draw the crowds to this square in the heart of the city.

Study the art canvas by Rubens, enjoy the mesmerizing opulence of the nave and note the influence of the Jesuits at this elegant church.

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

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

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

Tear yourself away long enough from snorkeling and relaxing in the thermal spas of Ischia to explore this gem of a medieval fortress on a rocky islet in the Bay of Naples.

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