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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.

Prada, Gucci and Louis Vuitton are just some of the big names of fashion that you’ll find in one of the world’s oldest shopping centers.

Colorful houses line narrow canals at this charming island renowned for its delicate lacework.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

The largest park in the city can be seen from above by climbing the Branca Tower, or enjoyed at ground level with a relaxing picnic.

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.