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The Floating City is as romantic as it gets, with its gondolas, serenaders, dazzling palazzos and churches, and almost timeless feel.

This pretty fishing village has a scenic seaside setting. Lounge on the beach, explore the characterful old fishing district and visit the ancient castle. 

Stroll along the top of an ancient waterway, now a picturesque path that cuts through the heart of Perugia’s old town.

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

Peruse exhibits of modern Italian works in this architectural treat. Its glass dome reflects its innovative art displays.

Soar above the surrounding mountaintops as you ski, mountain bike or drive through this lofty Dolomitic thoroughfare between Arabba and Canazei.

Relax in this town’s charming central plaza to see the medieval structures that surround it. Take a trip to the majestic moated castle.

Study the multipaneled Madonna painting and the range of stunning frescos in this Romanesque sandstone church.

Hike or bike along trails that lead through thick spruce woodland, vast alpine meadows and rugged mountains in this gorgeous protected area. 

Soar above the surrounding mountaintops as you ski, mountain bike or drive through this lofty Dolomitic thoroughfare between Arabba and Canazei.

Gaze at this cathedral’s remarkable façade, which is rich with glowing mosaics, carved details and vibrant frescos of biblical figures.

Relax in this town’s charming central plaza to see the medieval structures that surround it. Take a trip to the majestic moated castle.

Stroll along the top of an ancient waterway, now a picturesque path that cuts through the heart of Perugia’s old town.

Explore the churches and markets of the historic center and whoosh down the slopes of varying difficulty in the ski complex.