Best of Italy

About the destination: Como is a city and municipality in Lombardy, Italy. It serves as the administrative capital of the Province of Como. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Volta Lighthouse. Offering some of the best views of the lake, this towering structure allows you to gaze down at the lake from a height of about 2000 feet. • Cathedral. • Tempio Voltiano. A pleasant stop on your walk along the waterfront, this temple dedicated to Volta is designed in a neoclassical style. • War Memorial. • City Walls. The remnants of the 12th-century city walls, which surround the narrow, winding streets of the old town. • Isola Comacina. A small island featuring the ruins of several Byzantine churches.

About the destination: With an almost Northern European ambiance, yet radiating Italian style, Milan is Italy's most cosmopolitan city. This capital of Lombardy is both industrious and glamorous - a powerhouse in sectors ranging from finance to fashion, and of course, football. However, what sets Milan apart is its standing as the hub of Italian fashion and interior design. International fashion enthusiasts, designers, supermodels, and paparazzi flock to the city biannually for its spring and fall fairs: Milan, which has meticulously maintained its reputation for flair, drama, and creativity, is Italy's natural stage. Undoubtedly, it's one of the best places in Italy for shopping, or even just window shopping. As Italy's primary industrial, commercial, and financial center, Milan unsurprisingly has a business-like demeanor. At first glance, it may not seem impressive, but if you take the time and make an effort to explore Milan’s streets, you’ll discover its aesthetically pleasing treasures – they do exist. Navigate through the modern metropolitan hustle, and you'll find impressive churches and palaces, the charming Navigli area, the trendy Brera district and vibrant university quarter, not to mention a landmark like the Duomo, or the fact that the city proudly houses Leonardo da Vinci's 15th-century masterpiece, The Last Supper. Milan leaves no room for criticism when it comes to having a good time. The Milanese know how to celebrate – and they don’t waste time getting started. Nightlife usually begins at 6pm; enjoying an aperitivo, where locals relax with after-work drinks and snacks before heading home, is more the norm than the exception. So, whether you’re in search of affordable fashion, an alternative city getaway, or an opportunity to paint the town red, Milan undoubtedly has it all.

About the destination: Bolzano is the provincial capital of South Tyrol, a region in northern Italy where German is predominantly spoken. As the largest town near the Dolomites, Bolzano attracts a significant number of tourists. While smaller villages closer to the mountain peaks may impress with their traditional alpine charm, Bolzano's architectural and culinary diversity is unmatched. Its archaeology museum, which houses the alpine iceman "Ötzi", is renowned worldwide. Bolzano is also known as the Italian Capital of Christmas due to its characteristic Christmas market. Strategically located on several transit routes, Bolzano is situated in a stunning setting and enjoys a relatively mild climate given its proximity to the mountains. The world-famous Museum of Archaeology, which features the Iceman, and the main location of the Messner Mountain Museum, make Bolzano a global hub for mountaineering history and culture. Bolzano offers excellent amenities, convenient transportation, and plenty of Old World charm, along with beautiful surroundings waiting for you to explore.

About the destination: Perhaps no city is as extraordinary as Venice, a metropolis constructed on stilts, a maze suspended over a lagoon. Venice has been referred to as Europe's living room, and indeed for centuries, the city was a haven for ideas and idealists, a junction of the Byzantine and Roman worlds. Today, Venice is a different kind of living room. Affluent visitors scramble into gondolas to marvel at the Byzantine palaces while being serenaded by accordionists and art enthusiasts strain to catch a glimpse of Renaissance masterpieces. No monument is as unforgettable as the city itself, so use the major attractions only as a pretext for exploration. Venice revolves around Piazza San Marco. The best feature of the mosaic-covered Basilica di San Marco is the Pala D’Oro, a dazzling gold Byzantine bas-relief. The Torre dell’Orologio, to the left of San Marco, is a beautifully adorned clock tower. For culture enthusiasts, check out the Accademia for the finest Venetian paintings. Some say that the tourist Venice is indeed Venice, but there are other versions of Venice as well. To discover them, stray from the major attractions and into the quieter outlying residential neighborhoods, you won’t be disappointed, this labyrinth of stone and color radiates charm from every brick.

Informacje o miejscu docelowym: Florencja jest dziś tak samo żywotna i piękna, jak wtedy, gdy jej kupcy wełny i jedwabiu oraz bankierzy zrewolucjonizowali gospodarkę Toskanii XIII wieku, a sztuka Dantego i Michała Anioła zadziwiła świat. Florencja była centrum włoskiego renesansu. Owoce odrodzenia miasta są nadal widoczne w jego pozornie niekończącej się gamie muzeów, kościołów i pałaców. Z historycznym centrum wpisanym na listę światowego dziedzictwa UNESCO, Duomo, elegancka i piękna katedra, dominuje nad miastem i jest niezaprzeczalnym punktem odniesienia podczas wędrówek. Rzeka Arno, która przecina najstarszą część miasta, jest ukoronowana mostem Ponte Vecchio, wzdłuż którego znajdują się sklepy podtrzymywane na palach. Pochodzący z XIV wieku, jest jedynym mostem, który przetrwał ataki podczas II wojny światowej. Stanie nad rzeką nocą, gdy miasto jest oświetlone mnóstwem migoczących świateł, jest niezapomniane. Ale Florencja to nie tylko kamienie i farby, niezłomny duch miasta również przetrwał wieki, zapewniając dzisiejszemu życiu florenckiemu jego żywotność i wyrafinowanie.

Informacje o miejscu docelowym: Rzym. Nowoczesny i stary, przeszły i teraźniejszy jednocześnie. Niezależnie od tego, czy przyjedziesz tu na 3 dni, 3 tygodnie lub 3 miesiące należy być przygotowanym na to, że miasto to urzeka absolutnie całym sobą, a przy tym jest jednym z najbardziej fotogenicznych miast na świecie. Z jego uroków korzystają więc światowej sławy artyści, jak Woody Allen, Paolo Sorrentino czy Ryan Murphy. Nie mylił się również reżyser Noah Baumbach, tworząc film o tytule “Wszystkie drogi prowadzą do Rzymu” - tutaj bowiem znajduje się Watykan, Fontanna di Trevi, Plac Świętego Piotra, Schody Hiszpańskie czy też Koloseum, których nie sposób nie zobaczyć choć raz w życiu. Oprócz zwiedzania najsłynniejszych miejsc, Rzym sprzyja również zadumie przy kawie, która jak wiadomo jest prawdziwym symbolem Włoch, a jej wybór jest tak ogromny, że zadowoli nawet największych miłośników tego napoju.