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Italy has it all: popes, painters, polenta, paramours, poets, political puerility and potentates. Its dreamy light and sumptuous landscapes seem made for romance, and its three millennia of history, culture and cuisine seduces just about everyone.
Each of Italy's major cities has its own enticing character. Rome is about grandeur, history and haste. Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, is a masterpiece of studied elegance. Venice is ethereal and mysterious. Milan has powerhouse pace. Italy is among the most popular countries in Europe, and there's a million good reasons why this is true.
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You could visit Italy time after time and still not see all there is to see. Just between the ancient ruins in Rome to canals and waterways in Venice to Renaissance art in Florence (not to mention unforgettable food and wine) you could spend weeks in Italy. These classic cities will give you just a taste of what Italy has to offer.
The ancient capital of Rome is a good place to start exploring Italy. Take a hop on hop off tour to get oriented with the city and then head back to the must-see attractions: Vatican & Sistine Chapel, St Peter's, Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain. If you have more time take a day trip to Naples and Pompeii, Tivoli or Capri.
Venice is a city for walking - wander and look up at the buildings, the rooftops and the flower boxes, and the religious icons that pop up around so many corners. Wander into churches, turn down narrow side alleys, a take a ride on the Grand Canal. No trip is complete without a gondola ride and hoping over to Murano, Burano & Torcello.
Florence's Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery are two of the world's most important art galleries. After your fill of art, discover fashion on a shopping trip to the Florence outlets. Located in Tuscany Florence also has access to its own share of wonderful Italian food and wine.
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In addition to these options, find a self catered accommodation in Italy from Owners Direct.
The Hotel II Guercino in Bologna, named after a 17th century artist, is located on a quiet courtyard in the city center and close to the train station. The multilingual staff can help book restaurants and shows around the city, while the concierge can organize excursions or arrange for bike rentals to discover Old Bologna. The hotel also offers a complimentary guided city tour every Sunday in co-operation with the Tourist Office.
This hotel has been run with love and tender care by the Piegaja family for five generations. It offers old-world luxury accompanied by warm, attentive service. As part of its ecologically friendly policy, it rents bicycles to guests for around 5 euro per day.
The Boston's public areas are filled with original works by artists including Warhol, Lichtenstein and Aldo Mondino, along with goldfish bowls in the shape of giant wine glasses and other outlandish installations. Individually decorated rooms come with their own works of art and big, round bathtubs. This place is fun an truly unique!
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Italy: When to Go
Italy is at its best in spring and autumn. During these seasons, the scenery is beautiful, the temperatures are pleasant and there are relatively few crowds. Try to avoid August, as this is the time that most Italians take their vacations, and many shops and businesses are closed as a result.
First time traveler to Italy? No worries, read Viator's advice for first time visitors to Italy. Enjoy your trip!
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