Sunny, prestigious and generous, Italy is a true hymn to beauty. From north to south, the superb landscapes compete with the splendor of the cities where the historical, artistic and architectural heritage is omnipresent. And what can we say about the sweetness of life, except that it is also declined around a good table.
With its 7500 kilometers of coastline, Italy adapts to all desires: long sandy beaches, sheltered bays, isolated coves on the indented coasts of the Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas or on the gentler coasts of the Adriatic Sea. Whatever your choice, you can practice your favorite water sports or the major art of lazing around. If you prefer higher elevations, go to the Aosta Valley, Liguria or Piedmont and enjoy the beauty of the Alps. In the summer, these mountain landscapes are ideal for hiking and mountain biking, and in the winter, they offer a vast ski area.
During your stay in Italy, several cities are must-see destinations. Rome in the first place, which, far from being petrified in its splendid monuments, plays with this decor to offer a permanent show, full of life and picturesque. In this eternal city, don't miss the splendor of the Vatican, the rich collection of paintings in the Villa Borghese, the strolls through the bohemian district of Trastevere and the exploration of Mount Palatine. Visit Florence, home of the Medici family, for its Uffizi Gallery, Duomo, Basilica of San Lorenzo, Palazzo Vecchio and Galeria dell'Accademia, which houses the most famous sculpture in the world: Michelangelo's David.
But many other cities will make you fall in love with them: Venice, the romantic one, for its Grand Canal, its basilica and its palaces; Pisa, for its Tower, its serenity and its national museum; Siena, the absolute incarnation of the medieval city according to Unesco; Milan, for its cathedral and its pinacoteca; Naples, for its magnificent bay, its architectural heritage and its vitality... And then enjoy also majestic natural or historical sites: the Dolomites, the Abbruzes, Pompeii, Syracuse, the Etruscan necropolis of Tarquinia, the Villa d'Este in Tivoli... Finally, taste the unique flavors of Italian cuisine: minestrone, pasta, risotto, polenta, bruschetta, bottarga, coppa, parmesan, gorgonzola, panna cotta and fabulous ice creams.