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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.

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

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

Inspect the fabulous frescoes and chandeliers and climb the tower to see the former secret jail that detained renowned inmates.

Relax in wine bars and restaurants, take a walking tour and discover the famous Colosseum and other historic sites in one of Rome’s prominent districts.

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

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.

Wander the zigzagging lanes of a hilltop old town and then relax and soak up the sun on beaches set along Italy’s glorious Tyrrhenian Sea coastline. 

Lounge on the sands, swim in the sea and enjoy fresh fish at sea-view restaurants in this seaside neighborhood of Catanzaro.

Learn about the private life and the famous compositions of Bergamo’s gifted son in this majestic 12th-century palace where you can also see historic musical instruments and works of art.

Lounge on the sands, swim in the sea and enjoy fresh fish at sea-view restaurants in this seaside neighborhood of Catanzaro.

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.

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

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.

Discover the weird and wonderful creatures of the deep at one of Europe’s largest aquariums, where sharks, manatees, penguins and a myriad of tropical fish await.

In this suitably modern building browse an array of 20th-century works of art in the permanent collection and examine the modern masterpieces in the temporary exhibits.

Discover the weird and wonderful creatures of the deep at one of Europe’s largest aquariums, where sharks, manatees, penguins and a myriad of tropical fish await.

Discover the weird and wonderful creatures of the deep at one of Europe’s largest aquariums, where sharks, manatees, penguins and a myriad of tropical fish await.

Discover the weird and wonderful creatures of the deep at one of Europe’s largest aquariums, where sharks, manatees, penguins and a myriad of tropical fish await.

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.