Known for its beautiful cities, glorious cathedrals, museums, cuisine, and stunning coastline, Italy also offers small towns, mountains, lakes, and rivers. Fashionable Milan, art-filled Florence, the canals of Venice, Rome’s Colosseum and Sistine Chapel, and Bologna’s food culture are among Italy’s many attractions. Italy also offers skiing in the Dolomites, cruising on Lake Como, exploring the ruins in Pompeii, and hiking the Mt. Etna volcano in Sicily.

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Spiaggia dei Conigli in Sicily
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A luxurious poolside area overlooking a coastal town and the sea, surrounded by mountains and greenery
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A street in Palermo with historic buildings and a view of a cathedral tower in the background
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Large plaza with historic buildings
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A scenic aerial view of an alpine valley with a village and a lake surrounded by tall mountains
One of Italy’s Most Beautiful Alpine National Parks Now Has an Incredible Retreat Where You Can Stay for $17 a Night
Colorful buildings by a small harbor with boats docked, set in a scenic coastal setting
This Italian Region Is a Trending Destination This Summer—and It Has 311 Miles of Gorgeous Coastline and Turquoise Waters
A large European-style building with multiple levels and arched windows and doors, situated in a public square with people walking
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A couple sits on a grassy hill overlooking a European coastal village with bicycles nearby
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Palazzo della Ragione (square), Comune Di Verona (Verona Town Hall right), Verona in the Veneto region of Italy, photo taken early morning.
This Hidden Gem in Northern Italy Is Called 'Little Rome'—and Its Historic Center Is a UNESCO Site
Florence, Italy skyline
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The historic center from the beautiful village of Pesche, in the Province of Isernia, Molise, Italy.
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An Italian village coastal view.
I Discovered Italy's Best-kept Secret—With Charming Towns, Chic Beach Resorts, and Fewer Crowds
Grand Canal in Venice
Travelers Are Worried About Visiting an Iconic Italian Destination This Summer—What to Know
Verenna, Lake Como
This Was One of the Easiest EU Countries to Get a Second Citizenship—and It Just Got a Lot Harder
A violin maker and his dog watch a violinist playing in a studio window
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Duomo in Florence
How to Plan a Trip to Italy on a Budget, According to a Local
Morred boats in Lake Como, Italy
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Aerial view of Atri in the province of Teramo in Abruzzo, located in the Terre del Cerrano area
This Lesser-known Region of Italy Has Stunning Ocean Views, 3 National Parks, and Rolling Vineyards — and It's Outside of Rome
 Umbrellas and sunbeds at the free beach of the bay between Salerno and Vietri sul Mare
I Live in Italy—and These Are the Best Beach Towns in the Country
Trieste channel and Ponte Rosso square view
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Buildings in Bellagio
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A view of Rapallo, Italy, from a boat
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Lush garden overlooking a lake
This Italian Lake Is Lined With Postcard-perfect Towns and Waterfront Resorts—and No, It's Not Lake Como
Bird's eye view of two pasta dishes.
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The beach at the Santavenere hotel
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Piazza Tre Martiri Three Martyrs square with traditional buildings with clock and bell tower in old historical touristic city centre Rimini with blue sky background, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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View of Piazza Maggiore
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beautiful view of the town of Positano from antique terrace with flowers, Amalfi coast, Italy. balcony with flowers
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Italian ristorante restaurant served table with white table-cloth and wooden chairs. Old vintage furniture. Wine goblets. Cafe serving for supper in Italy on the street
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Harbor in Ponza, Italy
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Turin, Italy at Piazza San Carlo during twilight.
Turin, Italy Travel Guide
A pair of photos one showing pasta bolognese and the other a domed building in Italy.
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Ponte della Cresa, built in the fourteenth century, in the old town of Pontremoli, a small town in the upper valley of the river Magra
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Woman dressed nicely looking a view
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An alley with restaurants in Rome
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Blue and white striped beach umbrellas and people on a beach in Italy
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Town of Gadir, small beach with boats on the water
Travel Guide to Pantelleria, Italy
The church of St. Magdalena in the Dolomites
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Christmas Market in front of the Brixen´s cathedral (Duomo di Bressanone) in South Tyrol.
How to Plan a Trip to Brixen, Italy
Alleyway with ribbons
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Naples, Italy
Mom and baby in Italy
This European Country Was Named the Best Family Travel Destination for 2025
Two women hiking at Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Dolomites Alps, Italy. Blue Sky, wildflowers.
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to the Italian Dolomites — Luxury Hotels and Beautiful Hiking Trails Included
Mountain view from bedroom at Odles Lodge
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Aerial view of a beach
This Italian Island Has Tranquil Villages, Stunning Beaches, and Luxury Hotels—How to Plan Your Trip
Beautiful view of the island of Capri with Roman Emperor Augustus. Italy. Mediterranean Sea
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Limone sul Garda, town on the north west side of the famous Lake in Northern Italy. Lombardy, Brescia Province
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A coffee w/ foam and a cookie on a small plate in Italy
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Fountain Fontana della Vergogna and Church San Giuseppe dei Teatini on Square Piazza Pretoria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy
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Christmas Markets in Bolzano, Italy
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Landscape view from Lake Como
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Aerial view of Cinque Terre, Italy
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change left from a bistrot bill, Paris
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People on the streets of Parma
How to Plan a Trip to Parma, Italy
A pool on the grounds of an estate hotel in Umbria, Italy
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Historical fountain located in a city square, surrounded by old buildings
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Colorful building facades
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Cityscape of Siena
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The Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy
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Florence skyline
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Train at station
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