Scenic route
Grand Canal
Venice, Italy
Venice's main waterway, lined with palaces, best seen from a public water bus.
Southern Europe
Italy
Ancient ruins, Renaissance masterpieces, island coasts, Alpine peaks and some of the best food on the planet, all packed into one boot-shaped country.
- Capital
- Rome
- Languages
- Italian
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Best time to go
- April to June and September to October for pleasant weather and manageable crowds. July and August are hot and busy; winter suits cities and the Alps.
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- Top places
- Church, mosque or temple 32
- Ruins 15
- Historic site 14
- Neighbourhood 11
- Scenic route 8
- Palace 8
- Museum 8
- Market 7
- Castle 7
- Viewpoint 7
- Garden 7
- Beach 7
- Square 6
- Island 6
- Monument 5
- Lake 4
- Bridge 4
- Mountain 4
- Entertainment 3
- Art gallery 3
- Tower 3
- Cave 3
- Festival or event 2
- Shopping 2
- National park 2
- Stadium 2
- Food and drink 1
- Spa and wellness 1
- Park 1
- Theme park 1
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Val d'Orcia
Italy
The rolling Tuscan landscape of cypress lines and golden hills.
Scenic route · UNESCO
Alpe di Siusi
Ortisei, Italy
One of Europe's largest high-altitude meadows, with Dolomite peaks all around.
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Path of the Gods
Positano, Italy
A high coastal trail with dizzying views over the Amalfi Coast.
Scenic route · UNESCO
Barolo and the Langhe Vineyards
Italy
Rolling vineyard hills of Piedmont and the home of Barolo wine.
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Appian Way
Rome, Italy
One of the oldest Roman roads, still paved with ancient stones and lined with tombs.
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