For example, it’s actually quite difficult to get the same foods in Florence that you ate in Bologna just an hour away. Exploring these diverse destinations is a dream come true for foreigners seeking to discover the heart and soul of Italy. The country’s capital city of Rome boasts beautiful art and intricately sculpted fountains seemingly in every square or corner.

These celebrations, filled with grandeur and passion, capture the hearts of foreigners and provide a glimpse into Italy's vibrant soul. I don’t have a big Italian family or a history of Sunday lunches and before 2 years ago, the extent of my Italian language skills was “ciao”. And, spending more time in Italy also taught me about the history I’d never quite learned, about the Renaissance and the rediscovery of the knowledge of the classical world.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.

It isn’t just a great place for a photo opportunity but the town Como is also a fantastic place if you want to grab something to eat and experience Italian food whilst you’re there (probably one of my absolute favorite cuisines! Moreover, there are the exclusive, glitzy, and glamorous beaches of the Costa Smeralda too, which have a reputation of attracting the rich and famous.

Thanks to google, you can see whether El Greco, Velasquez, or Goya does it for you, then move closer in time for Picasso, Dali and Joan Miro. There are waterfall showers, an infinity pool, a grotto and a Japanese-style bath, all set in lovely gardens dotted with sculptures.