Italy
As the birthplace of the Roman Empire and the Italian Maritime Republics, Italy is a country immersed in history. The capital region of Lazio is home to the city of Rome and its collection of historic sites like the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, and Saint Peter’s Basilica. The neighboring region of Tuscany offers more attractions to experience such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Piazza dei Miracoli. Veneto and the City of Venice feature landmarks that include the Piazza San Marco, the Teatro Olimpico, and the Villa La Rotonda. In Naples, the Catacombe di San Gennaro, Castel dell’Ovo, and the Palazzo Reale embody the Mediterranean heritage of southern Italy. Sites like Val Camonica and the Reggia di Venaria Reale to the north showcase the dramatic and unique history of the Italian Alps.