Once among the most powerful regions in the world, Italy is now one of its most charming.
From the ancient Roman Colosseum to the Renaissance art of Florence, the sparkling Amalfi coastline and romantic Venice Canals, Italy and its people have long celebrated la dolce vita, the sweet life. What could be sweeter than a romantic honeymoon or special holiday spent with loved ones amid the historic cities, extraordinary countryside and scenic lake districts of this beautiful country.
Florence – The birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is city is home to a stunning array of timeless art and architecture, from the iconic Duomo to Michelangelo’s beloved statue of David. Visit the Uffizi Gallery, exhibiting Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus and da Vinci’s Annunciation.
Venice – northern Italy’s incredibly romantic “City of Water” with 177 canals and 400 bridges, still remains afloat. Ride a water taxi or romantic gondola through the extraordinary Grand Canal, one of Venice’s major transportation corridors. Capture stunning views around every turn in this incredibly photogenic city.
Rome, la Città Eterna, the Eternal City, was founded in 753 BC. It grew to be one of the world’s most powerful and populated cities, a melting pot of people from every region of the vast Roman Empire that stretched from the shores of the Mediterranean to the Atlantic Ocean and Black Sea. Today, Rome is still enticing people from around the globe. In fact, Rome is one of the most visited cities on Earth, due in no small part to the ancient wonders that are preserved on its city streets.
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