Italy

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    Italy has been at the heart of history for millennia but has grown into a country that blends the ancient and the modern. Florence’s skyline brims with Renaissance monuments, Venice is a lagoon city that can spark romance in even the most lagging relationships, Milan is a world fashion capital and Bologna is a food lover's paradise. Italy’s splendid natural landscapes span from the beautiful Alps to picture-postcard towns set against dramatic cliffs along the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian coasts. At the centre of it all, Rome is one of the must-see capitals of the world for its pristine historical monuments, passionate locals, and so many more reasons.

    Italy is more than its landscape, though. It’s a place of astounding culture, from its grand operas to its world-famous cuisine. It continues to leave its mark in the worlds of arts, design, and fashion. Cherished by its warm and passionate people, Italy welcomes you to experience its rare beauty.

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    • Rome

      At times, Rome feels like the world's biggest open-air museum. Its jaw-dropping historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to ancient architectural icons like the impressively intact Colosseum and the resplendent Roman Forum. Then of course there's St Peter's Basilica, the world's largest church and a preeminent masterpiece of Italian Renaissance architecture.

      But the ostentatious Italian capital is in no way stuck in the past. On the contrary, it's a cosmopolitan modern metropolis, with edgy contemporary galleries, eclectic nightlife and a trailblazing fashion scene. Of course, it's also a gourmand's paradise, where you can feast on crispy wood-fired pizzas and creamy homemade gelato to your heart's content.

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    • Venice

    • Florence

    • Milan

    • Naples

    • Sorrento

    • Abruzzo

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