Italy Castles & palaces, Gardens & parks + Museum pictures

• Europe
• World

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

Stand in awe of giant tree ferns, meet iguanas and turtles and inspect plants that produce cotton and chewing gum in this see-through ball.

Enjoy hot drinks in a café and admire the harmonious layout of the landmark Renaissance buildings that decorate this Old Square.

Embrace Padova’s rich cultural past at one of Europe’s largest city squares, a historic spot filled with nearly 80 beautiful statues. 

Discover themed gardens, artist pavilions, viewpoints and wildlife stations set around a natural amphitheater in the grounds of a medieval castle. 

Sitting high upon the cliffs overlooking the Bay of Naples, Sorrento is a rustic tourist spot that offers visitors fantastic views. Centuries ago Roman emperors, Italian nobles and artists flocked to the province of Campania to soak in its inspiring beauty. Today, its cobblestone streets, magnificent villas, fishing ports, pleasant Mediterranean climate and citrus trees pull in holidaymakers from all over the world.

Embrace Padova’s rich cultural past at one of Europe’s largest city squares, a historic spot filled with nearly 80 beautiful statues. 

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.

Embrace Padova’s rich cultural past at one of Europe’s largest city squares, a historic spot filled with nearly 80 beautiful statues. 

Embrace Padova’s rich cultural past at one of Europe’s largest city squares, a historic spot filled with nearly 80 beautiful statues. 

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.

See the swans glide by under weeping willows and relax with a picnic in the park while taking in the pristine beauty of the source of the Clitunno River in Umbria.

Stand in awe of giant tree ferns, meet iguanas and turtles and inspect plants that produce cotton and chewing gum in this see-through ball.

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.

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

Explore the hall of mirrors, browse priceless religious paintings and marvel at the stylish Baroque architecture of this former palace.

The island’s south is remarkable for its mountains, tranquil beaches and enigmatic ancient ruins, as well as a courtly city.

This grand building was home to Venice’s rulers for centuries and is still a statement of wealth and power.

Explore the hall of mirrors, browse priceless religious paintings and marvel at the stylish Baroque architecture of this former palace.