Italy has a spellbinding effect on travelers; they fall in love quickly and deeply with the landscapes, the food and the culture. While that can happen virtually anywhere you go in Italy, the ultimate experience comes with traveling around the country, taking in its surprising diversity and depth. If you’re eager to travel Italy, there are five key places that should be on your itinerary.
1. Venice. Some call it “La Serenissima,” meaning “the most serene.” Others call it one of the most beautiful cities in the world. No matter what moniker you choose, one thing is certain – Venice is one of the most unforgettable places you’ll see when you travel Italy. Taking a gondola ride along the city’s canals is an essential experience, as is marveling at the glittering Byzantine mosaic interior of the Basilica of St. Mark and stepping into the Gothic grandeur of the Doge’s Palace.
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