Bolzano, called Bozen in German, is an Italian city with an Austrian past, and you notice both within minutes of arriving: street signs in two languages, espresso next to strudel,
Bolzano (Bozen) Travel Guide: Where Italy Meets Austria Read more
Palermo is easiest to understand as four old quarters that meet at one crossing, the Quattro Canti. Each quarter has its own character and its own market or landmark, and
Palermo Neighbourhoods and Street Food: A One Day Walking Guide Read more
Como is the easiest way into the lake: a compact old town at the southern tip, a funicular up to a hill village, and boats that connect the towns along
Como and Lake Como: Old Town, Funicular, Boats and Silk Read more
Two full days are enough to see the core of Milan: the Duomo and its rooftop, the Galleria, Sforza Castle, Leonardo’s Last Supper, Brera and an evening along the Navigli
Milan City Guide: What to See, Shop and Eat in 2 to 3 Days Read more
Two days are enough to see Verona’s main sights without rushing. The old town is compact and almost entirely walkable, so a weekend splits neatly into a Roman and market-square
Verona in a Weekend: What to See in Two Days Read more
