Italy Castles & palaces, Island & reefs + Water sports pictures

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You’re not going to find a more romantic city than the floating city of Venice, with its gondolas, serenades, beautiful piazzas, churches, beautiful architecture, intimate candle-lit restaurants and almost timeless atmosphere, anywhere.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Take a stroll across Venice’s oldest and most iconic bridge for romantic views, souvenir shopping and street entertainment.

A shoreline of perfect golden sand, pedestrian shopping districts and riverside walks welcome visitors to this charming destination on the Adriatic Riviera. 

Step back into Venice\'s past when you study the paintings, frescos and period furniture of this magnificent baroque palace.

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.  

Scenic harbors, historic architecture, attractive beaches, watersports and wildlife centers make this one of Italy’s most captivating coastal destinations.

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.  

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

Explore this land in idyllic southern Italy surrounded by a cerulean sea. The island has features like its better-known neighboring locations, with fewer tourists.

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.  

The Borgia family plotted coups from this 15th-century fortress. It’s now a museum, whose empty moat is a cultural space for the city.

Nestled between the largest lake in Italy and the foot of a mountain range, this town features historical attractions, pleasant beaches and a lively nightlife.