WONDERS OF ITALY | The most fascinating places in Italy

[Music] Italy a Haven for masterpieces of ancient [Music] architecture where nature dazzles with its [Music] magic [Music] life in its cities and Villages has seamlessly intertwined with the rugged [Music] [Music] landscape recurring volcanic eruptions have led to devastating [Music] [Music] tragedies yet this very force of Nature has sculpted stunning destinations throughout the country [Music] Tree in this journey through Italy we'll discover these corners and other hidden gems in its varied regions [Music] and Beyond the well-known destinations we'll unveil places that amazed us upon finding [Music] them Alps in the bergamasque Alps a distinctive part of

the Italian Alps there is a detail that doesn't go unnoticed the Alpine ibexes have shown a prodigious adaptation to their environmental conditions they are seen climbing the Steep Cliffs an activity that seems [Music] daunting but they do it to feed [Music] seeking moss and minerals growing on the Rock [Music] faces they often demonstrate their skill navigating sheer Rock [Music] [Music] surfaces capable of balancing on these narrow [Music] ledges [Music] their hooves are specially adapted for this [Music] terrain one of the habitats of the Alpine Ibex is the grand Paradiso National Park the oldest in Italy

located in the western Alpine [Music] region spanning across glacial valleys and [Music] Meadows modore Falls Umbria not only the breathtaking fall of this waterfall captivates but also its history and [Music] origin it's one of the highest waterfall in [Music] Europe although it seems a natural wonder it is actually man-made created by the [Music] Romans the surroundings of riti an ancient Roman city suffered floods and diseases due to the overflowing of the Vino River in 271 BC the console Manus curious dentatus channeled the water of the valino river towards the Cliff of the narrow River thus

forming the waterfall Etna Sicily located on the east coast of Sicily it's one of the world's most active [Music] volcanoes and one of the highest in [Music] Europe its eruptions have been recorded since ancient times [Music] the activity is constant with frequent eruptions of lava Ash and [Music] gases according to Greek mythology Etna was the forge of hephestus the god of fire and metal [Music] working it features various craters that have been shaped over time by geological activity [Music] its eruptions can range from simple gas emissions to powerful explosions with Fountains of [Music] lava the

lava from Etna is [Music] basaltic a composition that makes it more fluid compared to other volcanoes with more viscous [Music] lava dolomites [Music] of all the Italian Alps the dolomites are the most astounding Mountain [Music] Range located in the eastern area they contrast with the rest of the Alpine chain [Music] primarily derived from Dolomite a rock formed from ancient sea coral reefs [Music] valleys blanketed with Lush forests and Serene Lakes embellish the [Music] landscape and Meadows from which the mountains [Music] rise at dawn and dusk these mountains [Music] transform [Music] they often take on a

pinkish or reddish [Music] Hue the Tre Chim de lavaredo are among the most photographed peaks of the dolomites and the [Music] Alps [Music] featuring vertical walls on their Northern faces and gentler slopes to the [Music] South venturing deeper into the area we find traces of human [Music] history these are bunkers erected during World War I Church of Santa Magdalena trentino Alto [Music] ad with stunning panoramas this church stands in the heart of the FES Valley [Music] due to these vibrant green Hues and the dolomites in the background it's considered one of the world's most photogenic

[Music] churches Legend has it that a statue of of St Magdalena arrived with a storm at the site where the church now [Music] stands just a few minutes away with equally fantastic Landscapes is the Church of s [Music] javani CH deio laio also known as the dying Town due to the erosion of the surrounding soil this Village preserves its medieval essence [Music] [Music] perched on a volcanic tough base gradually eroded by wind and [Music] rain this continuous rockware suggests the town might vanish in the [Music] future the only way to reach it is via a

long pedestrian [Music] bridge [Music] inside the village narrow streets lead to a church accessible only to pedestrians bicycles and motor [Music] Cycles a malfi coast Campania a stretch of Coastline in southern Italy dotted with picturesque towns and views of the terranean [Music] sea the coast is characterized by steep Cliffs winding roads and small beaches [Music] notable for its Rich culinary tradition featuring lemons olive oil and fresh [Music] fish Amalfi once a powerful Maritime Republic is the town that lends its name to the entire [Music] Coast mayori boasts the longest uninterrupted Beach stretch among these town

[Music] sounds atrani is one of the smallest along the coast [Music] [Music] Positano purches above the sea with its colorful tiered houses [Music] not far from Positano are the liali or serenu Islands [Music] one of them is galolo Island distinctly shaped like a dolphin and inhabited since Roman times according to Legend these islands were one home to Sirens as mentioned by the Greek historian strabo [Music] fiordo this spot stands as one of the most unique corners of the Amalfi [Music] Coast though termed a fjord it is actually a small River [Music] [Music] incision within a

few houses appear hidden from the outside world [Music] and a tiny Beach to enjoy in [Music] summer [Music] from there a beautiful stone bridge connecting both Rocky walls is [Music] visible chin Lia A peculiar geography marks this Coastal area of the Italian Riviera it encompasses five striking towns overlooking the Mediterranean [Music] Sea monteroso alare is the largest and boasts the longest beach Vern NATA with its harbor narrow Pathways and Fortress is often the most [Music] admired founded around the year 1000 it was an important Maritime port in the [Music] past [Music] unlike the other towns

Cornelia isn't directly by the sea but a top a [Music] cliff [Music] manarola is one of the oldest towns renowned for its Shakra [Music] wine Rio major the southern most part of chinu is noted for its colorful houses and small [Music] Port aolian Islands [Music] Sicily in the terranean sea north of Sicily this volcanic archipelago spreads [Music] out named after aolis the Greek god of the Winds Volcano Island houses several active volcanic centers [Music] despite this a small community resides on the island [Music] a hike leads to volcano's falsa crater surrounded by fummer [Music] rales

with a volcano that never sleeps the island of Strom is nicknamed the Lighthouse of the [Music] Mediterranean this volcano has displayed almost continuous eruptive activity for thousands of [Music] years [Music] struman eruptions showcase intermittent but regular bursts of lava [Music] fountains [Music] the several hundred inhabitants of strumble cluster in the towns of stromy and [Music] ginostra Northeast lies the eyet of [Music] strumolo at its Summit a lighthouse was erected accessible via a [Music] staircase of the aolian islands Lipari is the [Music] largest most of its inhabitants live in the town of the same name with

other centers spread across the [Music] island [Music] from its elevated position above the town leari Castle has been used by various Civilizations for [Music] centuries Capri CIA Majestic Cliffs rise above the terranean sea on this [Music] island it's Lush vegetation flourishing Gardens and panoramic views have Enchanted artists and [Music] writers it served as a retreat for Roman emperors like Augustus and [Music] tiberious roads skirt imposing Cliffs luxury residences occupy exceptional locations [Music] Marina Grande Capri's main Port is a starting point for exploring the Island's [Music] charms like the faroni natural pillars rising from the [Music]

sea [Music] pentao [Music] Calabria a village blending Eerie Beauty with an almost desolate [Music] [Music] Ambiance it's name derives from Greek combining Penta five and dotillos fingers alluding to the hand-shaped Rock [Music] Foundation [Music] factors like earthquakes landslides and the pursuit of Modern Life led many residence to [Music] leave [Music] by the 1960s it was completely abandoned but rediscovered in the early [Music] 1980s Sardinia [Music] the second largest Mediterranean island after [Music] Sicily located south of Corsica and west of the Italian peninsula [Music] a blend of beaches rugged mountains caves and a history spanning thousands

of [Music] years [Music] the Emerald Coast in the islands North boasts white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters with Emerald [Music] Hues numerous Rocky promontories and small Bays dot the [Music] coastline Sardinia Harbors wonders and PTO Flavia is undoubtedly one of the most [Music] striking it's a mining station carved into rock used for directly unloading cargo onto [Music] ships the Island's capital ceri is a fortified [Music] City it has endured numerous invasions throughout its history off sardinia's Northeastern Coast is the madalena archipelago comprising seven islands and many [Music] eyelets jeppe garabaldi a key figure in

Italy's unification found refuge and love in capera Island of this archipelago where he spent his final [Music] years Azara National Park Sardinia one of Italy's most spectacular national parks located on ainara Island the island is known for its albino donkeys a rare breed that has lived there for centuries as a Maximum Security Prison ainara was closed to the public for over a century the surrounding waters are protected preserving a rich Marine [Music] biodiversity animal species like the red scorpion fish can be observed the [Music] grouper Mediterranean [Music] moay sea hairs [Music] seahorses and the endangered

Noble pens shell one of the largest mollusks in the world unique for its vertical insertions in the seabed to the south of this park is La pelosa one of Europe's most beautiful [Music] beaches sanctuary of Madonna de la Corona Veno for its location it's one of Italy's most striking religious sites built directly into the rock face of Mount [Music] Balo it appears to be suspended Between Heaven and [Music] Earth for centuries pilgrims have traveled to this remote site seeking spiritual Solace and to pay homage to the Virgin [Music] Mary Aragon castle of isia [Music] gania

perched on a volcanic Rocky iset this Castle captivates its [Music] [Music] observers it connects to the main island of isia via a stone bridge [Music] the castle has been fortified since the times of the ancient Greeks and [Music] Romans its name Aragon comes from Alfonso V of Aragon who conquered Naples in Fort 1341 and ordered the renovation and expansion of the castle to strengthen [Music] it Lake bras trentino Alto [Music] ad within the dolomites this Lake earns the title of one of the most cap activating in the [Music] Alps its crystal clear waters reflect the

surrounding [Music] mountains the Lakes color varies from emerald green to turquoise blue depending on the light and [Music] [Music] season it was formed by a landslide that blocked the valley accumulating meltwater [Music] in Winter its appearance [Music] changes as temperatures drop the lake freezes and gets covered with a thick layer of ice [Music] Cape katcha [Music] Sardinia in the northwest of Sardinia lies this cape with Limestone [Music] Cliffs from its Summit the Gulf of algero is visible [Music] its Lighthouse has been a reference point for [Music] sailors nearby visitors can explore Neptune grot home to

one of Europe's largest underground [Music] Lakes Po River delta Veneto and Amilia [Music] Roman with its vastness this area ranks among the main European [Music] Wetlands it is Italy's largest [Music] Delta including lagoons beaches Dunes River rine forests and wetlands it creates a mosaic of [Music] ecosystems home to numerous bird species many of which are migratory alberobello aulia a small town with unique structures called truli These are Stone houses with conical roofs made of dry Stone a sophisticated and challenging [Music] technique it's said this allowed medieval Farmers to dismantle their houses avoid inspection and evade

corresponding [Music] taxes truly serve not only as homes [Music] there's also a religious Temple the Church of San Antonio maintaining the conical [Music] shape some truly have symbols painted on their roofs often bearing religious or mystical [Music] [Music] meanings Kolkata Lazio the location of this town meant it didn't need walls for protection like in other Italian towns in the 1930s its residents began moving away fearing collapses of its volcanic [Music] Cliffs later from the 1960s it was repopulated by artists and Bohemians Rome Lazio also known as the Eternal City it is the capital of Italy

and one of the most significant cities in world history for centuries it served as the epicenter of the Roman Empire and the core of Christian tradition the magnificence of the Coliseum a Roman Amphitheater solidifies it as one of Rome's undeniable [Music] landmarks Gladiator fights theatrical performances and other public events were held there [Music] despite being partially in Ruins due to earthquakes and looting it remains a powerful symbol of the Roman [Music] Empire the pantheon a Temple dedicated to all gods is a masterpiece of Roman architecture and [Music] engineering it's massive Dome with an Oculus at

the center is the sole source of light [Music] inside the capital line is one of Rome's Seven Hills the city's religious and political Center for [Music] centuries in the heart of ancient Rome the Roman Forum bustled with religious ceremonies commercial exchanges and the dispensation of [Music] Justice the grandios try Fountain is Rome's main Fountain Legend has it that throwing one coin ensures a return two coins finds love and three coins lead to [Music] marriage in honor of the first monarch of unified Italy the monument to Victor Emmanuel II stands [Music] the Castel santangelo was built

as a mausoleum for Emperor hadrien later transforming into a fortress and Papal [Music] residence emerging from the remnants of the stadium of demission the site of ancient Roman athletic games Piaza navona dazzles with its Three [Music] Fountains near Rome's ancient walls lies the aan way one of the most important roads of the Roman Empire outside talii a city Northeast of Rome is the Villa Adriana where a pool from ancient Rome remarkably still [Music] exists Venice [Music] Veno known as the sanima it is built on wooden piles driven into the muddy ground of the Lagoon a

City unique for its numerous [Music] canals they have been venice's communication routes for centuries gondolas once the primary mode of transport are now skillfully maneuvered by gonders for tourists enjoyment out shining in breadth and fame the Grand Canal stands at the top of all [Music] along its banks immense palaces and historic buildings can be seen in venice's vibrant core stands St Mark [Music] Square here St Mark's Basilica the compan and the do's Palace are located opposite lies San giorio major an island that has captured the Gaze and brush of artists including the famed Claude [Music]

Monet crossing the grand conect now we reach the Rialto Bridge venice's oldest and most celebrated Bridge Bano Veno just a short distance from the sanima the Venice Lagoon Embraces this beautiful island instantly recognizable for its colorful [Music] houses to distinguish their homes during foggy fish in days fishermen adopted the tradition of painting them in various [Music] colors walking through these streets evokes a surreal [Music] atmosphere in the Church of San Martino a leaning Bell Tower captures attention reminiscent of the Leaning Tower of [Music] Pisa Florence Tuscany [Music] exploring this city is like stepping back into

the Italian [Music] Renaissance the dwomo as the Florence cathedral is known took nearly two two centuries to complete it boasts a magnificent Dome the brainchild of architectural genius filipo brunoli for centuries the method brunoli used to finish it remained shrouded in mystery as if he had saw to zealously guard his [Music] Innovation Pono is Florence's oldest bridge and the only one not destroyed during World War [Music] II for Generations the palatov Veo has dominated Florence's political [Music] scene the city had three sets of defensive walls most of which were demolished to make room for urban

[Music] growth among curious places outside Florence is the Renaissance Villa of pratolino home to the Colossus of the appenines [Music] Pelos sanctuary legua and Sardinia an area of marine protection action spanning territories of Italy France and Monaco the Italian zone is one of the best places in the country for marine and animal [Music] sightings it serves as a feeding ground for the common fin whale [Music] but there are also dolphins of various [Music] species and sperm [Music] whales Cathedral and Tower of Pisa [Music] Tuscany the square of Miracles houses Two Italian Treasures the Cathedral of

Pisa and its unmistakable Leaning Tower the cathedral in Romanesque style is a medieval art gem the Tower of Pisa began to lean during its 12th Century Construction due to unstable [Music] soil in the 1990s it reached its maximum tilt of 5.5 de and modern efforts stabilized it at 3.9 de Milan Lombardy known for its importance in fashion design and business not to mention its historical and cultural heritage started in 1386 the Monumental Milan Cathedral a standout in global Gothic architecture took several centuries to [Music] complete the arch of Peace inspired by Roman triumphal arches was

built to commemorate Napoleon's victories the 14th century Castello spesco has been an Italian nobility residence a fortress and now a museum complex among Milan skyscrapers Bosco verticale stands out with dozens of plant species on its [Music] facades saturnia Hot Springs Tuscany A group of sulfuric Hot Springs fed by Springs from the surrounding [Music] mountains according to at truscan and Roman Legend they were formed by light lightning bolts thrown by Saturn the god of Agriculture and sewing furious at the level of human belligerence he hurled a bolt that opened a spring the most famous of these

Springs is the cascate Del Molino a naturally tiered formation created over [Music] Millennia the milky white Hue of its pools comes from the minerals in the water creating a striking landscape contrast with the nearby vegetation the marches bathed by the Adriatic Sea to the east this region unfolds in the middle of Italy among its natural masterpieces is the Furlow pass a Gorge carved by the candiano river between the petrata and paguio mountains pitio is one of the March's captivating towns surrounded by well preserved medieval walls another notable town is Monte fabri with roots in the

atran and Roman eras Pororo stands out with a dramatic Canyon framed by Rocky masses grad's silhouette is enhanced by its Castle considered among the most Immaculate fortresses in [Music] Italy the sanctuary of the Holy House in Loro ranks among the March's most frequented destinations and is a pillar of pilgrimage in [Music] Catholicism tradition holds it was built over the Virgin Mary's birth house whose Stones were supposedly moved during the Crusades in 12 [Music] 91 abuto National Park Lazio and Miz within the appenines the mountain range extending from north to south in Italy this Nature Reserve

[Music] shines [Music] it boasts rich Botanical biodiversity from Beach forests in lower areas to Alpine grasslands at higher [Music] elevations founded in 1923 it initially covered a modest area in abuto but over time its domain expanded including territories in ltio and [Music] mizi among its fauna the most notable is the Maran brown bear larger than other brown bear subspecies and with a calm temperament Monte celini marches and Umbria this mountain range in central Italy is part of the central appenines most of it is protected within the Monte calini National Park Lake Pilato nestled among these

mountains Peaks is wrapped in the Intriguing Legend of being the place where pontious Pilot's body was thrown Beyond its Landscapes this National Park is home to creatures like the appenine [Music] shoa the crested porcupine the Eurasian eagle [Music] owl and the golden [Music] eagle KO Lombardy beside Lake Kom one of Europe's deepest water bodies lies this enchanting [Music] City it has been a tourist destination since Roman [Music] times the cathedral showcasing Gothic and Renaissance architecture is the result of nearly four centuries of [Music] work [Music] scattered across the valley are beautiful towns and [Music] Villas

some of these homes have belonged to celebrities and historical [Music] figures moreover the lake has featured in several Hollywood [Music] movies [Music] along its Shores we find numerous localities like Vena red Sonic a village developed around a medieval castle features a Pebble [Music] Beach coreno PLO with narrow cobbled streets and stairs descending towards the [Music] lake [Music] bellago one of the most visited towns located on the cape dividing the lake in two Teto a resort that has captivated State leaders and [Music] celebrities leco is one of the lak's largest cities also known as the city

of [Music] iron Nature has also made its mark on KO the Bano Ravine was formed by the erosion of the Ada Glacier and the PNA [Music] stream tropea Calabria perched at top The Cliffs of Calabria this town shines as one of Italy's most beautiful [Music] destinations for its panoramic views of the terranean sea it has earned the title of the pearl of the [Music] terranean Legend suggests the city was founded by Hercules Upon returning from the pillars of [Music] Hercules the fine Sands and turquoise Waters of its beaches are an irresistible lure for both domestic

and international [Music] Travelers palmanova friuli venetsia Julia immediately striking is its unique architectural design this town was built by the Republic of Venice to defend against Ottoman Empire [Music] [Music] attacks [Music] its Fortress boasts a 9-point star design functioning as a Venetian military station in its [Music] time constructed following utopian [Music] ideals it features geometric Harmony and is surrounded by a [Music] wall KOCO [Music] basilicata in the 1960s this small Town's old quarter was [Music] [Music] abandoned facing multiple landslides and geological issues residents were reloc Lo ated by the government to nearby CCO [Music] pesera

in more recent times it has emerged as a tourist attraction and served as a backdrop for movies like The Passion of the [Music] Christ Sorento Campania since Roman times it has been one of Italy's most frequented tourist [Music] destinations perched on a cliff it offers views of the terranean sea the Gulf of Naples and [Music] Vesuvius in Sorento a must visit is the Valley of the Mills and its abandoned Mill enveloped in [Music] Greenery despite its forest-like appearance it's located right in the urban center and a crevice formed thousands of years [Music] ago just minutes

away we discover B Regina Joana a natural pool hidden among rocks with crystal clear waters merging directly with the sea the site is named after Queen Jovana Dango who according to Legend often bathed here katania Sicily at the foot of Mount Etna rests this port city on the east coast of Sicily Etna's eruptions and earthquakes have led to its destruction and subsequent renewal multiple [Music] times following the 1693 earthquake katania was rebuilt in a baroque style that remains prominent [Music] today many of its buildings were constructed with black volcanic Stone from Etna giving the city

a distinctive appearance [Music] [Music] the orino castle was originally near the sea but eruptions and earthquakes moved it [Music] Inland Lake Garda located in Northern Italy it is the country's largest lake stretching between the regions of Lombardi Tarantino Alto adig and Veno towns like cion del Garda Nestle on small peninsulas of the [Music] lake it's elongated shape is surrounded by mountains and Hills this Lake also features several [Music] islands the largest is Isola Del Gala with a villa and its [Music] Gardens [Music] on the Lake's Southern Shore the scalero castle stands out in the town

of [Music] sironi it's fortified Harbor extending into the lake makes it [Music] unique [Music] on the western shore The Hermitage of Monte Castello crowns a [Music] mountain Alcantara gorgeous Sicily this narrow course is one of Italy's natural [Music] Treasures the most notable stretch of the Alcantara river is its gorgeous created by water erosion cutting through ancient lava flows [Music] inside we see geometric Basalt columns formed by the rapid cooling of [Music] lava to protect this geological uniqueness the Alcantara River Park was established encompassing the river and its [Music] surroundings Syracuse sisily the Greek and Roman

influence is evident in this city once a significant Power Center in the Mediterranean [Music] it is the birthplace of mathematician [Music] Archimedes ortigia is the historic Center of Syracuse connected by Bridges to the rest of the [Music] [Music] city according to mythology here the nymph arusa transformed into a spring while escaping the river god alus [Music] Pompei compania the modern city of Pompei developed in the 19th [Music] century [Music] it grew from the sanctuary of the virgin of the Rosary centuries after the famous [Music] catastrophe the ruins of ancient Pompei lie to the west of

the new [Music] city [Music] buried under volcanic ash and pmus after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 [Music] ad the accumulation of volcanic materials preserved [Music] it [Music] Mount Vesuvius remains an active volcano and is one of the most monitored in the [Music] world there there is always the possibility of another eruption posing a risk to the modern City and surrounding [Music] areas Cami liua a maritime atmosphere defines this small fishing [Music] Village the facades of buildings are painted in bright colors often displaying optical [Music] illusions to protect the Village from Pirates the dragonara

castle was [Music] built beside it stands the Basilica of Santa Maria asunta G's main place of [Music] worship [Music] San jimano [Music] Tuscany dubbed the city of beautiful Towers this medieval town is surrounded by [Music] walls [Music] out of the 72 Tower houses that Sanji minano had in the Middle Ages symbolizing wealth and power 14 still stand [Music] today its Skyline has inspired names like medieval Manhattan and Tuscany's [Music] Manhattan in medieval times Sanji minano was noted for its precious saffron a staple in the cuisine of the [Music] era Siena Tuscany according to ancient legend

this city was founded by the sons of Rus brother of [Music] Romulus twice a year Sienna is adorned for the Poo a horse race deeply rooted in history [Music] the city's districts compete against each other around the Patza Del [Music] compo it's said that Sienna's colors white and black are inspired by the legendary horses of its Founders cus and asius [Music] although the expansion of Sienna's cathedral was left unfinished due to the black death in 1348 it remains a standout architectural icon Boro Lombardi this town nestled in the heart of the Alps exudes a mountainous

Essence its thermal baths enjoyed since Roman times possess therapeutic [Music] properties [Music] just minutes away is the stelvio [Music] pass it's the highest road pass in Italy and one of the highest in the [Music] Alps these routes marked by sharp curves entice cycling enthusiasts and Road of fanad reia Lake trantino Alto ad close to the borders of Austria and Switzerland it's famous for the bell tower emerging from its Waters the tower was part of the village of kuron venosta which was flooded in 1950 to create an artificial Reservoir and later rebuilt on Higher [Music] Ground

in Winter the lake freezes and TR transforms into a stage for winter [Music] activities chalu Sicily on the seashore this town stands as one of Sicily's most renowned beach [Music] resorts influenced by Greek Roman Arab and Norman cultures this is evident in its [Music] architecture the Norman Cathedral of Chalo commissioned in the 12th century by Norman King Roger [Music] II its beaches are narrow with crystal clear waters and golden [Music] sand San Leo Emilia Roman a medieval rooted town perched on a rocky [Music] spur The Fortress is its most prominent [Music] feature Dante aligi mentions

sleo in the Purgatory of his Divine Comedy paying tribute to the solid ity of its [Music] Fortress its Cathedral is of Romanesque style dedicated to the memory of a local [Music] hermit she [Music] Calabria this town is located at the toe of the Italian boot overlooking the straight of [Music] mesina since ancient Greek times the rufo castle has undergone various historical [Music] Evolutions the town's name derives from Shila who according to Homer's Odyssey was a nymph transformed into a monster that lived beneath this [Music] Castle bolognia Emilia Romania preserving its Legacy it boasts one of

the broadest medieval centers in all of [Music] Europe Bonia had over 100 Towers during the Middle Ages of which about 20 remain [Music] today its extensive porticos offer shelter from rain and sun founded in 1088 the University of bolognia is considered the oldest continuously operating University [Music] Verona [Music] venito while cities like Venice or Florence often steal the spotlight this Northern Italian city is a Hidden Gem brimming with history art and romance Verona's arena is one of the best preserved Roman amphitheaters in the [Music] world the adj river flowing through the city and the second

longest in [Music] Italy has historically provided protection to its residents [Music] Patza de once the Roman Forum of Verona is now a bustling Market surrounded by medieval and Renaissance [Music] buildings San Petro's Castle on a hill across the river is one of the best places to view the city Castel Veo is a scaler construction who ruled Verona in the Middle [Music] Ages noera umra Umbria nestled on the gentle slopes of the appenines rests this idilic town it has a well preserved medieval center with narrow streets and historic [Music] buildings Hills for forests and streams Define

the surrounding landscape evidence of its Roman past is visible in its ancient walls and the remains of Roman Villas [Music] nearby mon ji Tuscany with a tangible medieval atmosphere this Village is protected by ancient walls it was built by the Cen in the early 13th century as a defensive post against their Rivals the florentines [Music] like other towns this fortification earned a mention in Dante's Divine Comedy he compared it to one of the circles surrounding [Music] hell [Music] isolabella in Lake major between the regions of Lombardi and pedmont and the Swiss Canton of ticino Lies

this Jewel of the Boran [Music] archipelago owned by the aristocratic boromeo [Music] family its Gardens are a Triumph of baroque art spread over Terraces that give the appearance of a stepped [Music] pyramid [Music] another peculiarity of this island is that you can find white peacocks wandering through its [Music] Gardens CEST lante [Music] Lia the Italian Riviera Embraces this Serene [Music] Town formerly a small island over time sediments from the gromo river connected it to the [Music] mainland it has a unique location between two bays the Bay of fables and the Bay of Silence in the

Bay of fables is the Tourist Port its name is attributed to Hans Christian Anderson who lived here for a time in the [Music] town [Music] Royal Palace of kazera compania as one of Italy's most magnificent palaces it reflects the luxury and influence of the borbon monarchs who ruled the kingdom of the two sicilies [Music] it's the world's largest Royal Palace by volume with a design based on the French Palace of [Music] Versailles its construction began in 1752 by the order of Charles iith of Naples later Charles III of Spain [Music] surrounded by a vast Garden

adorned with fountains artificial waterfalls and beautiful [Music] sculptures Bano Amar [Music] aulia perched above the Adriatic Sea this town is built on imposing Limestone [Music] Cliffs beneath the houses the sea has carved deep [Music] caves restaurants are situated at top The Cliffs Lama Mona Beach nestled between the cliffs is accessible through a passage in the historic Center F Lakes fi Venia [Music] Julia two small Alpine Lakes named Upper and Lower [Music] Lake during winter trees are covered in snow and the lakes freeze [Music] their Serene Beauty and mountainous backdrop are admirable from the Upper Lake

there's a spectacular view of Mount [Music] mongar [Music] Pino [Music] liua a fishing village with a typical Italian Harbor it has served as a Haven for celebrities and artists in the Roman Empire it was called portus delini due to the abundance of dolphins in the leguan [Music] sea despite its Fame and popularity it still retains the charm of a small town surrounded by brightly colored houses [Music] Bard aosta [Music] Valley a small town located along the dorbala river at the foothills of the Alps its main attraction is the Fortress of Bard strategically perched at top

a rocky [Music] Promontory being in the aosta valley it's a great starting point for excursions and Mountain hikes gr San AA Valley at the foot of monter Rosa lies this Village in the leas [Music] valley the seya castle built in the 19th century for Queen Margarita of seavoy is Medieval in style and surrounded by a beautiful Park the valley has been inhabited for Centuries by the vzer community of Germanic origin evident in the architecture of some [Music] buildings marma Regional Park Tuscany within this Conservation Area various types of ecosystems can be appreciated like a lush

Pine [Music] Forest there are also marshy areas and grasslands where the maramana cow can be spotted [Music] additionally it has some of Tuscany's most unspoiled and least crowded beaches lorno [Music] Tuscany a Mediterranean Port City [Music] it has a neighborhood called new Venice with a network of canals used for maritime [Music] trade the medieval Fortress was expanded in the Renaissance by the [Music] mediji near the city stands the castle of Bali it started as a watchtower crucial for detecting potential [Music] threats Valley of the temples Sicily located in agrigento this archaeological Park is crucial in

the context of Greek art and architecture the Temple of Concordia is one of the best preserved Greek temples in the [Music] world the Temple of Juno was damaged by an earthquake in [Music] Antiquity yet many of its columns still stand [Music] valoria Tuscany these green Landscapes have inspired artists and photographers for [Music] centuries their depiction dates back to Renaissance works and has been immortalized in numerous contemporary [Music] photographs cypress trees are emblematic lined along rural roads or on [Music] hilltops Pienza is one of the artistic centers of the [Music] valoria it's called the ideal city

or the Utopian city redesigned in the 15 Century under the patronage of Pope Pas II a Renaissance humanist some streets in piena Bear romantic names like love Street or kiss Street reflecting the vision to create a Place full of Harmony and Beauty montiano Tuscany a medieval rooted Town nestled in a mountainous [Music] region its Renaissance buildings were designed by famous Architects like Antonio des sangalo and basar [Music] perzi from here typical Tuscan Landscapes can be admired with olive Groves Vineyards and rolling fields Noti chano is a highquality red wine produced in The Vineyards surrounding the

[Music] town palmo Sicily the Sicilian Capital has been influenced by Phoenicians Romans Arabs and [Music] Normans the Poo Cathedral showcases the diversity of architectural Styles in the city [Music] theatro masimo is one of Europe's largest Opera Houses with exceptional Acoustics and neoclassical [Music] architecture [Music] near the city some beaches can be enjoyed like mondelo popular among residents and tourists Genoa [Music] liua its Maritime Port has played a crucial role in the history of both the Mediterranean and Italy Pat de ferari is the heart of Genoa situated between the historic Center and the modern part of

the [Music] city the Old Port report recalls the era of genoise [Music] [Music] navigation in front of the port's docks stands The Palazo San Georgio known as the sea [Music] palace [Music] ruza Sicily beneath the shadow of the Ian mountains lies this mountainous City many of Ragusa ia's Baroque buildings the old part of the city were constructed after a devastating earthquake in [Music] 1693 the Cathedral of San Georgio is one of them a symbol of Sicilian [Music] baroque [Music] Turin [Music] pedmont it was the first capital of modern Italy with a rich industrial Heritage and

ties to the monarchy its backdrop is impressive on clear days the Alps are clearly visible [Music] the mo antoniana is terin's most iconic building originally designed as a [Music] synagogue the Po River Italy's longest flows through the city Crossing parks and [Music] trails west of Turin stands the San Miguel deua Abbey erected on Mount [Music] birano Naples compania it's said that the delicious Margarita Pizza was created in this city in honor of Queen Margarita of seavoy the pza de pleito is one of Naples largest squares home to The Basilica of San Francesco de paa with

its Grand [Music] colonade Castel de is the city's oldest castle prominently positioned in the Bay of [Music] Naples another symbol of the city is the Castel noovo facing the Neapolitan [Music] port bomarzo [Music] Lazio this town is located on a hillside in the lower Tyber [Music] Valley [Music] despite its predominant Renaissance style its architecture dates back to the atrin period geology has shaped exceptional rock formations some of which are incorporated into the design of the park of the [Music] monsters Port Macio [Music] liua the city of Imperia is historically divided into two main parts one

being this [Music] port it attracts tourists and locals with its wonderful [Music] beaches formerly crucial to the local economy today it's filled with yachts and the area is dotted with cafes and [Music] restaurants Earth pyramids of written trentino Alto [Music] adig these Natural Earth columns with large stones on their tops have formed over [Music] Millennia during the last ice age vast stretches of Earth and rock were covered by Ice as it melted erosion began to act on the exposed [Music] terrain they are estimated to be between 10,000 and 25,000 years [Music] old FIA Glacier [Music]

Lombardy it belongs to the alpine glaciers of [Music] Italy it is one of the ice masses that has been retreating in this European area [Music] containing ice that may be hundreds to thousands of years [Music] old as a result of its melting glacial lakes have formed at its base with a marked blue color a product of fine sediment from the [Music] Rocks Luca [Music] Tuscany known as the city of 100 churches for the profusion of temples and its historic Center while many cities tore down their walls to facilitate modern development Luca has preserved its [Music]

own respecting the eliptical design of the original Roman Amphitheater Patza Del aatro is framed by Renaissance and medieval [Music] [Music] buildings greto [Music] Lazio with a medieval Essence this town is renowned for its close ties to the Christmas Nativity tradition it is where St Francis of aisi set up the first live nativity scene perched on the slope of a steep [Music] Mountain it retains remnants of its Medieval era in its winding alleys Stone buildings and [Music] walls given its deep Franciscan Roots it has become a place of spiritual retreat other places for those seeking a

deeper experience in Italy these places are essential Pento in the appenines a peaceful Mountain Retreat since Roman [Music] times komako or the Little Venice near the PO Delta with Bridges and [Music] canals tavolara Island once known as the smallest Kingdom in the [Music] world Castel metano surrounded by the dolomiti Lucan Petra bertosa neighbor to the previous Village embedded in bare rock the castle of Vito and its ghosts boretto a village of ancient water Mills lining the mcho [Music] river aisi the birthplace of St Francis of [Music] aisi in chadela the walls enclose the city and

its Gates align with the cardinal points Lake orta and the island of San [Music] Julio [Music] Lake misina in the [Music] dolomites the Petra peruka Rock and its medieval [Music] Church [Music] at the top Bronze Age ponds inhabit [Music] noes Porto vener founded by the lorans a prominent port for [Music] centuries briela a town renowned for its exceptional olive oil [Music] production bbio and the humpback bridge over the treia river chervo on the Italian Riviera overlooking the Mediterranean [Music] Sea padwa and the Basilica of St [Music] Anthony [Music] Moda and its [Music] Cathedral Ferrara and

the estense castle [Music] orto it's Cathedral and the St Patrick's well a unique 16th century engineering [Music] work Bergamo and its Venetian [Music] walls Elba Island where Napoleon bonapart was exiled after his abdication in 1814 Trieste influenced by Italian Slovenian Austrian and Balkan [Music] cultures angari overlooking the Tyber Valley the Alpine waterfall of [Music] to The Hermitage of colomi carved into Solid Rock montanana with one of the best preserved medieval European [Music] walls The Abbey of San frutoso between camoi and Pino an ancient medieval [Music] monastery contio a pleasant medieval village with narrow streets and

stone-built houses castles although Italy is home to thousands of castles some stand out for their [Music] Splendor one of them is bzo Castle the largest medieval Fortress in [Music] trentino the FIS Castle was built as the main home of the chalant family surrounded by solid walls and a deep moat fonton elato Castle [Music] Rises [Music] Gerta on his trip to Italy left memorable descriptions of the scalero castle of mches elevating its Fame the castle of calunga dalba with its unique elongated and vert iCal design stands Out Among the castles of [Music] pedmont the rectangular design

of usel Castle introduced an Innovative twist in the military architecture of the aosta valley castles [Music] from the chido hill the castle of Pria dominates the urban [Music] landscape in Tara Castle medieval and Renaissance influences intertwine harmoniously for Generations lichi Castle served as a high security genoise Fortress prison inspired by their history and charm we hope to soon reunite with this Treasure of [Music] Europe ariva deri Italy [Music] [Music]