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A collage of brightly coloured houses frame the picturesque canals in Burano—an enchanting island, celebrated for its delicate lacework.

Admire the greatest works of Michelangelo and da Vinci, see the center of Catholicism and pose with the Leaning Tower of Pisa on this Mediterranean peninsula.

Admire the greatest works of Michelangelo and da Vinci, see the center of Catholicism and pose with the Leaning Tower of Pisa on this Mediterranean peninsula.

Admire the greatest works of Michelangelo and da Vinci, see the center of Catholicism and pose with the Leaning Tower of Pisa on this Mediterranean peninsula.

Explore a hilltop village brimming with more than 2,000 years of history. See ancient churches and palaces, an 11th-century castle and a necropolis.

Stroll along the lakeside boulevard, visit the castle and take a trip to a charming island in this historic town.

Once the subject of battles between Siena and Florence, this hilltop village is now a tranquil place with medieval structures and gorgeous views of the countryside.

Once the subject of battles between Siena and Florence, this hilltop village is now a tranquil place with medieval structures and gorgeous views of the countryside.

Marvel at the fascinating earth pyramids and ride one of the world’s longest cableways in this rocky region.

Pilgrims flock to this hilltop town in Umbria, which is the birthplace of St. Francis and home to a fascinating collection of churches, temples and museums.

Encounter many different eras of history in Volterra, a scenic hilltop town in Tuscany famed for its palaces, museums and archaeological sites.

Once the subject of battles between Siena and Florence, this hilltop village is now a tranquil place with medieval structures and gorgeous views of the countryside.

A well-preserved medieval center, resplendent palaces, scenic gardens and views of the Tiber Valley make this one of Umbria’s most eye-catching hill towns.

Marvel at the fascinating earth pyramids and ride one of the world’s longest cableways in this rocky region.

Pilgrims flock to this hilltop town in Umbria, which is the birthplace of St. Francis and home to a fascinating collection of churches, temples and museums.

Ride the innovative cable car from Bolzano to this lofty town with country trails leading to churches, museums and other rustic charms.

Ride the innovative cable car from Bolzano to this lofty town with country trails leading to churches, museums and other rustic charms.

Pilgrims flock to this hilltop town in Umbria, which is the birthplace of St. Francis and home to a fascinating collection of churches, temples and museums.

Marvel at the fascinating earth pyramids and ride one of the world’s longest cableways in this rocky region.

Visit quaint vineyards, taste the local grape and see historic Italian buildings in this charming town.

A well-preserved medieval center, resplendent palaces, scenic gardens and views of the Tiber Valley make this one of Umbria’s most eye-catching hill towns.

Traditional folk culture brightens this charming northern Italian village, where the regal Dolomites crown a range of alpine ski mountains.