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Rome, Italy
Start your Italian adventure in the Eternal City. Must-sees include the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and the Trevi Fountain. Explore Trastevere in the evenings for authentic Roman cuisine like cacio e pepe and supplì.
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Naples, Italy
Naples is the birthplace of pizza — don't leave without trying a Margherita at Pizzeria da Michele. The historic centro storico is a UNESCO World Heritage site full of baroque churches and underground ruins. Day trips to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius are highly recommended.
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Amalfi, Italy
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Palermo, Italy
Sicily's capital is a vibrant mix of Arab-Norman architecture, bustling street markets like Ballarò, and incredible street food including arancini and panelle. Visit the Palatine Chapel for its breathtaking Byzantine mosaics. The city's chaotic energy is unlike anywhere else in Italy.
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Catania, Italy
Catania sits in the shadow of Mount Etna and is a great base for a volcano hike or lava field tour. The baroque Piazza del Duomo and the lively fish market are city highlights. Try the local specialty pasta alla norma, made with eggplant and ricotta salata.
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Bari, Italy
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Florence, Italy
Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance, home to the Uffizi Gallery, Michelangelo's David, and the iconic Duomo. Stroll across the Ponte Vecchio and explore the Oltrarno neighborhood for artisan workshops and local trattorias. Book major museums well in advance as queues can be very long.
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Cinque Terre, Italy
These five colorful cliffside fishing villages — Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore — are among Italy's most spectacular sights. Hike the coastal trail between villages or hop between them by ferry. Fresh pesto, focaccia, and local white wine are unmissable.
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Bologna, Italy
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Venice, Italy
Venice is unlike any city on earth — a labyrinth of canals, bridges, and palazzos built on a lagoon. Get lost in the back streets away from the tourist crowds and visit the islands of Murano and Burano. Try cicchetti (Venetian tapas) with a glass of Spritz at a traditional bacaro bar.
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Milan, Italy
Italy's fashion and financial capital offers a thrilling contrast to the country's historic south. Book well ahead to see Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper and explore the stunning Gothic Duomo and its rooftop. The Navigli canal district is the best spot for aperitivo hour with locals.