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Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, Italy

The old villa ruins of Tivoli

The ruins of Hadrian’s epic compound in Tivoli show an insight into the wealth and power of the Roman Empire in the second century.

Villa d'Este, Tivoli, Italy

Tivoli’s masterpiece

Built more than 400 years ago, this villa in the Italian town of Tivoli is one of the finest examples of renaissance architecture and gardens in the world.

House of Savoy Palaces of Turin, Italy

The grand palaces of Turin

These opulent palaces were built to prove the power of the House of Savoy. I’m sure they needed to do it… but it worked!

Medici Villas and Gardens, Tuscany, Italy

Boboli Gardens and beyond

The Boboli Gardens and Pitti Palace may get all the attention but there are more Medici Villas and Gardens in Tuscany that you can visit.

Naples to Sorrento Amalfi Coast day trip

Naples to Sorrento: A perfect Amalfi day trip

The Amalfi Coast deserves more than a day trip but, if you’re short of time, here are my tips for a day trip from Naples to Sorrento.

Temples of Paestum, Italy

The best Greek temples in the world

When some refugees from Ancient Greece started a new colony on the shore of today’s Italy, they didn’t realise that 2500 years later their city would be the best preserved in the world!

Day trip Capri, one day in Capri from Naples

Joining the glitterati in Capri

Even without staying on the island, it’s easy to get a taste of the rich and famous lifestyle with a day trip to Capri from Naples.

Self Guided Tour of Pompeii

Pompeii: Frozen in time

With a map to follow – and key sites to look out for – here is everything you need to know to see the best of Pompeii independently.

Trulli of Alberobello, Puglia, Italy

Trulli, madly, deeply

These little white houses with their odd conical roofs have been here for centuries but have some surprisingly innovative design elements.

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