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Overview:
Although Italy has only been unified since 1861,
the rich and complex history of the peninsula
has, perhaps more than that of any other
country, influenced the course of European
development, particularly in the fields of
culture and political thought.
Today, besides the renowned cities of Venice,
Genoa and Naples, each with its own unique
identity and architecture, Italy features
romantic Medieval hill towns, such as San
Gimignano in Tuscany, and unspoilt fishing
villages, like the unforgettable Positano on the
Amalfi coast. Indeed Italy combines art, history
and contemporary fashion with stunning natural
landscapes: the turquoise waters of the Costa
Smeralda offer one of Europe’s most beautiful
stretches of sand, sea and sunshine, while the
snow-covered slopes of the Dolomite mountains
are a haven for winter sports enthusiasts. Visit
vineyards and cellars to taste the very best
regional wines: the Veneto, famed for the
sparkling white prosecco, and Tuscany, home of
the highly acclaimed robust red, Brunello di
Montalcino. And to really get away from it all,
take a boat to the islands of Sicily or Sardinia
to experience rural hospitality in the blissful
Mediterranean. Italy: still so much more to
discover.
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