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Rome, Italy
Start your Italian adventure in the Eternal City. Explore the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and wander through Trastevere for authentic trattorias and nightlife. Don't miss the street food at Campo de' Fiori market.
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Naples, Italy
Naples is the birthplace of pizza — head to Pizzeria Sorbillo in the historic centro storico for the real deal. The city is chaotic and vibrant, with world-class museums like the Museo Archeologico Nazionale. Use it as a base for day trips to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.
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Amalfi, Italy
The Amalfi Coast is one of Italy's most dramatic landscapes, with clifftop villages and turquoise waters. Visit Positano for colourful houses and boutique shopping, and Ravello for stunning hilltop gardens. Fresh seafood and limoncello are essential experiences here.
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Palermo, Italy
Sicily's capital is a melting pot of Arab-Norman architecture, bustling street markets like Ballarò, and incredible food. Try arancini, panelle, and fresh cannoli from local street vendors. Day trips to the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento are highly recommended.
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Catania, Italy
Catania sits in the shadow of Mount Etna and has a raw, authentic Sicilian energy. The baroque Piazza del Duomo and the lively Pescheria fish market are must-sees. Take a guided hike up Etna for unforgettable volcanic scenery.
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Florence, Italy
Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance, home to the Uffizi Gallery, Michelangelo's David, and the stunning Duomo. Stroll across the Ponte Vecchio and explore the Oltrarno neighbourhood for artisan workshops and wine bars. Book major museums in advance to avoid long queues.
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Siena, Italy
Siena's medieval centro storico is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, centred around the stunning Piazza del Campo. The city rivals Florence in art and history, with the Duomo di Siena being a breathtaking Gothic masterpiece. Explore the Chianti wine region on a day trip through Tuscany's rolling hills.
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Cinque Terre, Italy
Five pastel-coloured fishing villages clinging to dramatic Ligurian cliffs — Cinque Terre is utterly unique. Hike the coastal trails between Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore for incredible views. Eat fresh pesto pasta and anchovies washed down with local Sciacchetrà wine.
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Milan, Italy
Italy's fashion and financial capital offers a very different side of the country. See Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper (book well in advance) and the magnificent Gothic Duomo di Milano. The Navigli canal district is perfect for aperitivo hour with Campari spritz and cicchetti.
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Venice, Italy
Venice is unlike anywhere else on earth — a city built on water with no cars, just canals and bridges. Explore beyond St. Mark's Square to discover quiet sestieri like Cannaregio and Dorsoduro away from the crowds. Take a vaporetto to the colourful island of Burano and the glassblowing workshops of Murano.
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Bologna, Italy
Bologna is Italy's gastronomic capital — birthplace of ragù, tortellini, and mortadella. The city's medieval porticoes stretch for miles and the Piazza Maggiore is a lively social hub. Don't miss the covered Quadrilatero market for the finest local produce and a foodie education.
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Bari, Italy
Bari is the gateway to Puglia and has a wonderfully authentic old town (Bari Vecchia) where nonnas still make orecchiette pasta by hand in the streets. The Basilica di San Nicola is a stunning Romanesque landmark worth visiting. Use Bari as a base to explore the trulli houses of Alberobello and the stunning coastline.