In Love in Italy: A Traveler's Guide to the Most Romantic Destinations in the Country of Amore

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It's a country that leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of those who have the chance to experience its magic. It started simply enough: small talk at the bar about how similar the negronis were to the ones I drank in Venice, swiftly followed by where else we both went in Venice (the same places inevitably) to where else in Italy we liked. I really liked Spain particularly Andalusia area with the Moorish influence - Cordoba, Seville, Granada.

With each new bite, I understand more and appreciate the love that goes into making it… then it’s easy to see why it tastes so good! I couldn't believe how pleasant a car-less city could be -- not just a fenced-off medieval center like many European cities have but really the whole place. The latter is home to the most famous places such as Lago di Braies, Marmolada, aka the Queen of the Dolomites, or Tre Cime di Lavaredo – the iconic symbol of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site.Venice has the picturesque canals; Florence possesses incredible structures dating back centuries; Cinque Terre is home to a collection of the most colourful houses I’ve ever seen. Since Italy offers everything, focus on what attracts you and make that your starting point: Florence for Renaissance art, Piedmont for wine, Sicily for ancient ruins (and Inspector Montalbano), Rome for, well, Rome. I'd suggest Venice, I unexpectedly fell in love with it last fall and it seems like a unique Italian experience you haven't had yet.

Using your words, I like Rome, Venice, and Florence, I LOVE the smaller cities, towns, and villages of Italy. Florance Cathedral in Tuscany, Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Santa Maria Della Salute in Florance, Milan Cathedral, Siena Cathedral of Santa Maria in Siena, Pisa Cathedral, Assisi Basilica and Orvieto Cathedral in Umbria, Archbasilica of St. I personally get annoyed when I hear people saying that Sardinian beaches are “like those of the Caribbean” – because having been to the Caribbean myself, I can tell you that they are much much more beautiful, and the transparency of the water can’t be beaten.He validated his ticket and mine at a little box I would have never found in a corner on the other side of the bus.