One hour northwest of Rome, the 5600-hectare (13,837-acre) lake is equipped for sunbathing, swimming, and various water sports—so pack accordingly. Three charming towns face the lake: Bracciano ...

Padua Padua is a small Italian town located in Veneto, about 50 km from Venice. It is known for its university, founded in 1222, which is the oldest in both Italy and the whole of Europe. The city ...

The beach towns near Rome are brilliant for both quick escapes where you go for a dip after sightseeing, and longer stays, a lazy weekend by the Tyrrhenian. Sand, sunbeds and a chilled aperitivo ...