This town may be in the south of Switzerland but looks like a Mediterranean resort (and, as one of the warmest places in the country, feels like it). Found in the…
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Capital of the Ligurian region, this Italian city sits on the nation’s north-western coast, due south of Milan. A long-standing trading port, its maritime history is well documented, not least as…
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If it’s good enough for George Clooney, it’s good enough for us. The actor is almost as synonymous with Lake Como as the beautiful Italian architecture, gentle lapping waters, luxury speed…
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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…