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Milan, Italy
Start your journey in Italy's fashion capital. Visit the stunning Duomo di Milano and the Brera neighbourhood for aperitivo culture. Don't leave without trying a saffron-infused risotto alla Milanese.
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Venice, Italy
Park your car at Piazzale Roma and explore the city on foot and by vaporetto. Wander through the quieter Cannaregio district away from the crowds. Try cicchetti (Venetian tapas) at a traditional bacaro wine bar.
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Florence, Italy
The birthplace of the Renaissance is packed with world-class art — book the Uffizi Gallery in advance. Climb the Duomo's dome for panoramic views over the terracotta rooftops. The Oltrarno neighbourhood offers great trattorias and artisan workshops.
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Siena, Italy
A beautifully preserved medieval city centred around the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Explore the striped Gothic Duomo and the narrow contrada alleyways. Sample the local pici pasta and a glass of Chianti Classico.
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Rome, Italy
The Eternal City rewards slow exploration — the Colosseum, Vatican, and Trastevere neighbourhood are unmissable. Book the Vatican Museums well ahead to skip long queues. End evenings with gelato and a toss of a coin at the Trevi Fountain.
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Naples, Italy
Chaotic, vibrant, and utterly authentic — Naples is the birthplace of pizza, so head to Pizzeria Sorbillo in the historic centre. The National Archaeological Museum holds treasures from nearby Pompeii. Day-trip to Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast from here.
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Matera, Italy
One of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, carved into dramatic ravines — the Sassi cave dwellings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk the Murgia plateau trail for spectacular views at sunset. Try orecchiette pasta and local Aglianico wine.