Ancient Rome
A series of towering arches in the southern area of the Palatino built to facilitate the development of the imperial residence.
Must-see attractions in Italy
Western Sardinia
Six kilometres to the south of Santa Giusta, the Stagno S’Ena Arrubia is a paradise for birdwatchers – flamingos, herons, coots and ospreys are regularly…
Western Sardinia
About 3km south of S'Archittu, just outside the town of Torre del Pozzo, tracks lead off the SS292 to Is Arenas beach, which at 6km is one of the longest…
Basilicata
The ruins of Venosa's Roman colony of Venusia, founded in the 3rd century BC and birthplace of the poet Horace, can be accessed using your Museo…
Central Sicily
After they had been received in the peristyle, guests were led through to the basilica, a building used for public assembly.
Pompeii
The basilica was the 2nd-century-BC seat of Pompeii's law courts and exchange. The semicircular apses would later influence the design of early Christian…
Matera
This impressive collection includes local Neolithic finds and some remarkable Greek pottery, such as the Cratere Mascheroni, a huge urn more than 1m high.
Alghero
This impressive 16th-century tower is now used to stage temporary exhibitions. A squat, thick-set structure, it has a circumference of 60m and walls 4.3m…
Pantelleria
Rugged cliffs and grand Mediterranean vistas combine to make this picturesque cove on Pantelleria's east coast one of the island's most popular swimming…
Ancona
At the southern end of the port, the baroque Porta Pia was built as a monumental entrance to the town in the late 18th century at the request of Pope Pius…
Eastern Sardinia
Most spectacular after heavy rainfall, this arresting waterfall 7km southwest of Ulassai has wispy threads that plummet almost 100m over a vertical rock…
Lampedusa
Crystal-clear turquoise waters lap this long, narrow cove west of town; the small sandy beach at the far end is a perennial draw for swimmers and…
Oristano
Oristano's municipal art gallery has a small but interesting permanent collection of Sardinian paintings, together with rotating exhibits by local artists.
Centro Storico
The northernmost of the three fountains on Piazza Navona, this 19th-century creation depicts Neptune fighting with a sea monster, surrounded by sea nymphs.
Panarea
Reachable only by private boat, this dramatic islet off Panarea's east coast is best known for the pretty Le Guglie swimming spot at its southwestern tip.
Lampedusa
A short distance west of Lampedusa town, this deep cove shelters a sandy beach that gets packed with holidaymakers, loungers and umbrellas in high season.
Northwestern Tuscany
No visit to San Miniato is complete without a stiff hike up to this reconstructed medieval fortress tower – the panorama at the grassy top is wonderful.
Lake Garda
Paved in waves of marble and brick, Lazise's promenade is the best on this side of Lake Garda. Grab an ice cream, feed the swans and lap up those views.
Cremona
The 12th-century baptistry houses some architectural fragments, including a 12th-century figure of the Archangel Gabriel that once perched on the roof.
Stromboli
About 300m south of the port, Forgia Vecchia is a long stretch of black pebbles curving around a tranquil bay and backed by the volcano's green slopes.
Panarea
The largest of the five islets off Panarea's east coast, Basiluzzo is given over to the cultivation of capers and can only be visited by private boat.
Nobile Collegio della Mercanzia
Perugia
The Nobile Collegio della Mercanzia, HQ of Perugia's medieval merchants guild, features a 14th-century audience chamber with exquisite wood panelling.
Volterra
Just west of the cathedral is the 13th-century baptistry with a small marble font (1502) by Andrea Sansovino.
Ragusa
At the eastern end of the old town is the Giardino Ibleo, a pleasant public garden laid out in the 19th century that is perfect for a picnic lunch.
Turin
Razed to the ground by Napoleon's armies, little remains of this 1st-century amphitheatre, but it's still an atmospheric spot to stroll around.
Cefalù
Descend the curving stone steps to this picturesque cluster of 16th-century wash basins, built over a spring that was well known in antiquity.
Mediterranean Coast
Dating to the late 11th century, this lovely hilltop church with its broad stone facade retains an original Gothic portal and pointed arches.
Pompeii
On the right as you enter the ruin's main entrance is the 1st-century BC Tempio di Venere, formerly one of the town's most opulent temples.
Agrigento
A little temple set on a high base, the Tomb of Theron dates to 75 BC, about 500 years after the death of Theron, Agrigento's Greek tyrant.
Northeastern Sardinia
You can find out about local winemaking and taste some of the area’s Vermentino at the modern Museo del Vino right at the top of town.
Lake Garda
The privately owned Parco Baia delle Sirene rents sun loungers beneath the trees on Punta San Vigilio's beach. Entry is free at sunset.
Cala Gonone
Secluded at the end of a remote back road, this lovely sweep of sand makes a pleasant day trip from Cala Gonone, 11km to the south.
Northwestern Tuscany
Prato's textile museum, in the town's former Campolmi textile mill, explores the history and use of textiles through the ages.
Alghero
This gateway, one of two entrances to the medieval city, links Piazza Civica with the marina, passing through the city walls.
Lampedusa
Its waters sparkling in countless shades of blue, Cala Pisana is one of eastern Lampedusa's most popular coves for swimming.
Museo dell’Intreccio del Mediterraneo
Northwestern Sardinia
Housed in Castelsardo's medieval castle, this small museum is dedicated to the basket weaving for which the town is famous.
Sassari
The principal seat of the Museo della Città, with exhibits illustrating the city's development, festivals and traditions
Alghero
At the northern end of the Bastioni Marco Polo, this mid-18th-century tower was used as an arsenal and gunpowder store.
Ancient Rome
This gallery space inside Il Vittoriano regularly hosts major art exhibitions.
Pompeii
A once-elegant ancient villa attributed to Marcus Arrius Diomedes, whose tomb lies opposite the monumental entrance.
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