Head into the hills of Lucca and you’ll find Barga, a medieval Tuscan town known for its excellent tourist amenities, 10th-century walls, beauty and artistic importance. The Teatro dei Differenti and…
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This narrow strip of island provides a dreamy base from which to explore the historic centre of Venice (just a ten-minute water taxi ride away), without staying in its bustling, compact…
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Not to be confused with the eponymous board game, Monopoli is a gorgeous town on Italy’s Adriatic Coast. Fortified sea-front walls, a 16th-century castle, cathedral, vibrant street market and a bastion…
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This Italian island lies in the sea space between Sicily and Corsica. It’s well known, yet off the mainstream budget flight path, so attracts a more discerning traveller. Loved for its…
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A charming inland city tucked into the Tuscan landscape, Lucca is like something from an old novel. Protected by its medieval walls, it’s made up of cobbled streets, 16th and 17th-century…
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The medieval walled city of Lucca is one of the most loved cities in Italy. Rich in architectural and artistic treasures and dense with magnificent palazzi, Lucca has countless cafés and…
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The chief city in the Emilia-Romagna region, Bologna has a rich heritage. Famed for having the oldest university in the western world ( a complex dating back to 1088) it’s packed…
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The Leaning Tower is of course the landmark that draws so many to this riverside Tuscan city. But the cylindrical white-marble bell tower (which stands at 56 metres in height and…
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For many, this city is synonymous with the Turin Shroud, a deeply controversial relic, said to be the burial fabric of Jesus of Nazareth. The cloth, which has been subject to…
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Often referred to as the heel of Italy, the pretty southern region of Puglia is a great place for fun-loving visitors to explore. This part of the country boasts a large…