Tuscany is an administrative region in central Italy with a population of 3,660,834 as of 2025. The capital is Florence. Tuscany is known for its landscapes, history, artistic heritage and influence on high culture. It is considered the cradle of the Italian Renaissance[5] and the birthplace of the Italian language.
Largo Marguerite Yourcenar, 1, 00010 Tivoli RM, Italy
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Nestled in the lush green landscape of Latium, a few kilometers from Rome, lies Villa Adriana, one of Italy's best-preserved and most visited archaeological sites. Built between 118 and 138 AD by Emperor Hadrian, Villa Adriana and its grounds span nearly 300 acres of verdant countryside near Tivoli.
The Papal Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua is a Catholic church and minor basilica in Padua, Veneto, northern Italy, dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua. Although this basilica is visited by many pilgrims from around the world, it is not the cathedral of the city; that title belongs to the Cathedral of St. Mary of Padua.
Castel del Monte is a unique and iconic medieval castle located in the Apulia region of southeastern Italy. It stands as a remarkable example of medieval architecture, and its unique design and historical mysteries make it a fascinating destination for travelers and historians alike.
Scaligero Castle, also known as Castello Scaligero, is a historic fortress located in Sirmione, a picturesque town on the southern shore of Lake Garda in northern Italy. The castle is strategically positioned at the entrance to the harbor, providing both protection and control over the waterways.
Localita San Vittore delle Chiuse, 60040 Genga AN, Italy
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The Frasassi Caves, also known as the Grotte di Frasassi, are a complex system of karst caves located in the Marche region of Italy, near the town of Genga. These caves are renowned for their stunning limestone formations, vast chambers, and underground lakes.
Brunnenburg Castle is located in South Tyrol, which is a region in northern Italy. Specifically, Brunnenburg Castle is in the village of Dorf Tirol or Tirolo, near the town of Merano. The castle has a rich history and is known for its medieval architecture and picturesque setting in the Italian Alps.
The Castello di San Giorgio is part of the Ducal palace of Mantua. It is a moated rectangular castle, each of which's four corners has a large tower and the moat is crossed by three drawbridges. This moat is part of the network of canals and lakes that surround Mantua and give the city its special character.
Narni Sotterranea is a fascinating underground complex located in Narni, a historic town in the province of Terni, Italy. It is renowned for its extensive network of tunnels, chapels, and ancient structures, revealing the city's rich history and architectural prowess.
The Siena Cathedral, towering over the square of the same name, is one of Italy's most renowned Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals. Stepping inside not only provides a spiritual uplift but also opens the heart to appreciate the beauty and discover one of the city's most precious artistic treasures.
Piazza Inferiore di S. Francesco, 2, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy
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The Basilica is a complex of immense artistic value, comprising two churches stacked upon each other yet harmoniously blended: the Lower Church, low and simple, and the Upper Church, with its bright and slender Gothic appearance. In addition is the crypt containing the Tomb of St. Francis, the heart of the Basilica.
Umbria is a region in central Italy. It includes Lake Trasimeno and the Marmore Falls, and is traversed by the Tiber River. It is the only landlocked region on the Apennine Peninsula. The capital is Perugia. As of 2025, the region has a population of 851,954.
16034 Portofino, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy
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Portofino is a stunning and upscale fishing village located on the Italian Riviera in the Liguria region of northern Italy. It is renowned for its natural beauty, colorful buildings, luxury yachts, and Mediterranean charm. It is one of the most perfect, most photogenic fishing ports in the Mediterranean.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa, or simply, the Tower of Pisa, is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of Pisa Cathedral. It is known for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation. The tower is one of three structures in the Pisa's Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo), which includes the cathedral and Pisa Baptistry.
The Temple of Apollo, also known as the Sanctuary of Apollo, is a Roman temple built in 120 BC and dedicated to the Greek and Roman god Apollo in the ancient Roman town of Pompeii, southern Italy. The sanctuary was a public space influenced by Roman colonists to be dedicated to Greco-Roman religion and culture.
Piazza dei Miracoli, Piazza del Duomo, 56010 Pisa, Italy
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Begun in 1093, Pisa Cathedral (Duomo di Pisa) is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture. Despite its proximity to the eye-catching and tourist-attracting Leaning Tower, the Duomo still dominates the monumental Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa.
Venice is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Veneto region. It is built on a group of 118 small islands that are separated by canals and linked by over 400 bridges. In 2020, around 258,685 people resided in greater Venice or the Comune di Venezia, of whom around 55,000 live in the historical island city of Venice and the rest on the mainland.
Elba is a Mediterranean island in Tuscany, Italy, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the coastal town of Piombino. The largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, Elba is also part of the Arcipelago Toscano National Park, and the third largest island in Italy, after Sicily and Sardinia. It is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, about 50 kilometres (30 mi) east of the French island of Corsica.
Capri is an island located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sorrentine Peninsula, on the south side of the Gulf of Naples in the Campania region of Italy. The main town Capri that is located on the island shares the name.
Manarola and Riomaggiore are two of the five charming villages that make up the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the northwestern coast of Italy. These coastal towns are renowned for their stunning scenery, colorful buildings, and traditional Mediterranean charm.
