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The Piazza Navona is an important and historical square in Rome as it was built on the remains of the Stadium of Domitian. There are three stunning fountains in the Piazza Navona. They are the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, Fontana del Moro, and Fontana del Nuttuno.

There’s no shortage of romantic hotels in Venice – one is the historic Hotel La Calcina. And you don’t have to break the bank to stay here either.

Whether you want to sit and sample oh-so-fresh pasta or step out on some of the incredible hikes in the area, there’s plenty on offer in Cinque Terre.

The capital of Tuscany, Florence is an Italian city that’s perhaps most famous for its renowned museums, art galleries, Renaissance architecture and food scene.

Italy’s vibrant capital, Rome is the birthplace of one of the world’s most powerful ancient empires.

You want to pick the right time of year to go – when there are fewer crowds and the weather is good. For us, the shoulder season is the best time to visit Italy. The months in spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are particularly great times.

Driving in Italy isn’t an experience for the faint-hearted, but many travelers love the flexibility that comes with renting a car. Rental offices are available in most of Italy’s cities and even some smaller towns. Popular rental companies include Europcar and Hertz.

If you’re already in Europe, taking the train to Italy is easy and affordable. International routes connect the nation with Switzerland, Austria, Germany and France. There are also long-distance coach services.

Italy has nine major international airports dotted around the country. You can usually find affordable flights (and often cheap flights) to Rome, Milan, Florence and Venice from European and even North American cities.

Do bear in mind that Italy is a Schengen country. That means your 90 days here count towards any other days that you wish to spend in the Schengen area. So, if you spend 60 days in Italy, you’ll only have 30 more to spend in countries like France and Spain. You’ll then need to spend 90 days out of the Schengen area before traveling back into it.

To visit Italy, all you need is a passport with at least six months’ validity from your arrival date. USA and Canadian passport holders can stay in the country for 90 glorious gelato-filled days without a visa.