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!
Europe’s biggest historical centre
Get lost in the old world, where the search for a new one brought riches that have been carefully preserved.
The Streets of Palaces
Built centuries ago, these palatial homes in Genoa have only got better with age. No wonder they’re now on the World Heritage List.
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.
A pope’s pride in Pienza
Pope Pius II had a dream for an ideal city near Rome. More than 500 years ago, he started to make it. This is what it’s become.
Back on track
This old railway line between the towns of Spoleto and Norcia offers an incredible walk through the Umbrian countryside.
Tuscany’s Renaissance landscape
In Renaissance times, this enormous Tuscan landscape was designed so it would be pleasing on the eye. Centuries later, it still has that effect.
The five lands of Cinque Terre
Italy’s Cinque Terre is known for its natural beauty and beautiful towns. But did you know it’s also a World Heritage Site? I’ll tell you why.
Cinque Terre Hiking Guide
Everything you need to know for planning a trip to hike the Cinque Terre in Italy. The good news is that it’s actually quite easy!