Bologna, the culinary capital of Italy, is a must-see for food lovers. The city earned one of its nicknames, "La Grassa" (the fat one), due to its delicious cuisine, consisting mainly of...

Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, is a must-see place for art lovers. The city itself feels like an outdoor museum, and you'll most likely need weeks to admire its beauty. The...

Catania is one of the most underrated cities in Italy. Located in eastern Sicily, in the shadow of Mount Etna, its fate is sealed by the volcano's frequent eruptions. However, Catania's proximity...

Siena is an excellent base for exploring the iconic Chianti wine region. The city is compact, easy to navigate, and packed with great places to stay, which makes it a great starting...

Owing parts of its fame to the frescoes of Piero della Francesca, Arezzo is one of the must-see cities in Tuscany. Despite having just 100,000 inhabitants, there are plenty of things to...

Nestled in the rocky hills and overlooking the splendid Adriatic coast, San Marino is one of the smallest countries in Europe. Its rocky territory is part of the Apennine mountain range, and...

Located in the heart of Tuscany, the medieval town of San Gimignano is one of Italy's highlights. The picturesque town is a walled settlement of almost 8,000 inhabitants, partly owing its fame...

Pienza, the Ideal City of the Renaissance, is undoubtedly one of Tuscany's hidden gems. While it never reached the levels of a big city (and there's a reason for that), Pienza is...