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#1 - Venice, Italy
Venice is the Grand Dame of Italy, old, elegant, mysterious and just a little smelly. Venice has been depicted so often in movies, books and television shows that most of us feel we know it before we even get there. When you finally step foot on your first vaporetto you will realize you don't know anything about the city. Just the...Visit Our Guide to Venice, Italy  |
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#2 - Rome, Italy
Which Rome is the city you want to visit? Is it the ancient city of the Roman Empire? You can spend one whole day exploring the Coliseum, the Forum, the Palatine Hills and the Pantheon getting a feel for what it was like to have lived when togas were all the fashion craze. Is it the splendor of the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's...Visit Our Guide to Rome, Italy |
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#3 - Florence, Italy
Florence's dark buildings and narrow alley's pave the way to some of the most glorious art ever created. Michelangelo's statue of David and the jam packed halls of the Uffizi are just two of the sites that draw art lovers to Florence. If shiny, glittering things are your preference then visit the Ponte Vecchio where gold...Visit Our Guide to Florence, Italy |
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#4 - Bellagio, Italy
Bellagio, Bellagio, Bellagio. Just saying the word brings a sense of calm as memories of beautiful days cruising Lake Como come flooding back. Bellagio sits at the intersection of the two arms of Lake Como and is considered by most people who hold opinions on such thing as one of the most beautiful towns in Italy...Visit Our Guide to Bellagio, Italy |
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#5 - Amalfi, Italy
Amalfi has more history associated with it than any of the other little villages on the Amalfi Coast. Having been founded in the 9th century it once rivaled Genoa and Pisa for military power. Overlooking the Bay of Salerno, Amalfi has a distinctly Moorish feel. About 3 miles west of Amalfi you will find...Visit Our Guide to Amalfi, Italy |
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#6 - Lucca, Italy
The first thing you notice when you approach Lucca are the walls. The walls were originally built to protect the town from wars that never came. Today, visitors to Lucca can walk, bike or jog along the top of the walls and look down on the town. Since the walls encircle the entire town from wars that never came...Visit Our Guide to Lucca, Italy |
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#7 - Portofino, Italy
Portofino with its quaint harbor and beautiful views is one of the most recognizable towns in Italy, it is also one of its most expensive. That does not mean you need to spend a lot of money to enjoy your visit. You can sit at one of the cafes near the harbor and pretend that you are glamorous and wealthy... Visit Our Guide to Portofino, Italy |
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#8 - Riomaggiore, Italy
Sitting on the rocks in Riomaggiore, looking up at the brightly painted houses perched precariously on the hills is a great way to spend a few minutes or a few hours. If you are lucky enough to be there on a sunny day the houses will be set against the bright blue sky and the blue-green sea making them almost... Visit Our Guide to Riomaggiore, Italy |
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#9 - Siena, Italy
Siena is famous for three things: The amazing black and white stripped gothic cathedral, the always busy Piazza del Campo and the Palio. If you are visiting the city on July 2 or August 16 you will be treated to the Palio, the horse race dating from medieval times that is held every year in the Piazza. Horses race around the Piazza...Visit Our Guide to Siena, Italy |
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#10 - Perugia, Italy
With a population of about 150,000 Perugia is the largest city in Umbria. Perugia was settled by the Etruscans in the 5th century which qualifies it as old. Today Perugia is young, cosmopolitan and artsy. It is home to both the University for Foreigners and the Umbria Jazz festival. Piazza IV Novembre is the heart and soul of...Visit Our Guide to Perugia, Italy |
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#11 - Pisa, Italy
There is more to Pisa than a tower that leans. The good news is that most of it is right next to the famous landmark. The tower is located in the Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) and consists of three buildings: the Baptistery...Visit Our Guide to Pisa, Italy |
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#12 - Taormina, Italy
Taormina is one of the most picturesque towns in Sicily. Located high above the Ionian Sea on the east coast of Sicily, Taormina has been a destination for writers, painters and actors for centuries. Taormina has been occupied...Visit Our Guide to Taormina, Italy |
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#13 - Milan, Italy
Milan is known for its large and glorious shopping districts, lacy castle-like Duomo, Leonardo da Vinci's intriguing Last Supper and did I mention shopping? Shopping and fashion are really what drives Milan. Other cities in Italy...Visit Our Guide to Milan, Italy |
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#14 - Naples, Italy
There are people who travel from Rome to Naples just to enjoy a lunch of pizza but there is more to Naples than just good pizza. Exploring Naples (be sure to keep your hand on your wallet as pickpockets abound) is both exciting and...Visit Our Guide to Naples, Italy |
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#15 - Turin, Italy
Guidebooks books often talk about what the city of Turin does not have. It does not have the beautiful views of Cinque Terre, the ancient ruins of Rome, the art of Florence, the weather of Sicily or the tourist appeal of Sienna...Visit Our Guide to Turin, Italy |
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