Lonely Planet Italy (Travel Guide)

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Facilities at the larger resorts are generally world-class, with pistes ranging from nursery slopes to challenging black runs. The bustling main street and waterfront promenade are still lined with fishing boats and other such reminders of everyday village life. Wander through chariot-grooved streets in Pompeii, sample the abundant varieties of wine and olives in Tuscany, and toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain in Rome – all with your trusted travel companion.

With its octagonal shapes, Castel del Monte, a medieval castle and a Unesco World Heritage Site, is a must-see wonder: make sure you get a guide that will tell you more about its story and legends. Discover Italy’s best-loved bubbly on La Strada del Prosecco 1, the country’s oldest wine route in the Veneto. The Three Tenors in Concert (Luciano Pavarotti, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo; 1990) The first collaborations between the three opera maestros. Fly over the medieval rooftops of hilltop Pacentro at eye-watering speeds in the Parco Nazionale della Majella. This is also an excellent time to venture into the green countryside and taste some of the region's wine and olive oil.

Stop for a meal at Antichi Sapori in Montegrosso and Mezzapagnotta in Ruvo, both restaurants that have made local recipes based on foraging from within Alta Murgia National Park (make sure you book well in advance). In February and March, the ski slopes in the Valle d’Aosta are stunning and there’s no shortage of opportunities for organising ski trips. Stretch your legs outside the city by picking a hike that works for you, from a few hours to a full day, from easy to hard.

These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Away from the big cities, Italy’s provincial towns and smaller centres are a rich source of hidden masterpieces and historic finds. See how it’s really done – dig into tagliatelle al ragù (the original spag bol) in a Bologna 2 trattoria. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Then, for a glass of Nero di Troia (a local variety of red wine), visit the Morasinsi winery in Minervino and meet Sveva, who will tell you all about regenerative agriculture.Siena’s Piazza del Campo sets the stage for the Palio, a daredevil horse race between costumed jockeys.