Chic sophistication, rich in history and culture
Italian holidays offer something for every visitor – romantic canals in Venice, some of the most spectacular churches, frescos, sculptures and Renaissance paintings in all of Europe, picturesque villages and seaside towns, and even snowy crags in the Alps, Apennines and Dolomites.
The cultural delights of Italy are so vast that you could spend a lifetime naming them, from the awe-inspiring arches of the Ponte Vecchio in Florence to the crumbling magnificence of the ancient Roman Colosseum. The country of Italy has been home to some of history's most inspired artists, including Botticelli, Michelangelo, da Vinci and Carvaggio.
Holidays in Rome are unforgettable: it is home to the independent Vatican City, where the Pope resides, and the city's most impressive historical buildings include the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica. The influence of the Catholic Church is evident in almost every city, town and village in Italy, with a series of holy festivals, carnivals and parades involving young and old alike.
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