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Welcome to Italy 25 ITALY From the magnificence of the Italian Alps to the luminous hills of Sicily, Italy will thrill you with wonder and romance. Each of Italy's regions has its own charm and allure. The north is a wonderland of clear lakes and imposing snow-capped mountains. Tuscany unfolds with lavish villas and quaint farmhouses scattered about rolling hills and pastures. The southern beaches are filled with days of endless sunshine and golden warmth. Italian cities are veritable storehouses of artistic and historical brilliance. Venice's canals serve as a sparkling backdrop for architectural grandeur. The artistic treasures of Florence include extraordinary sculptures by Michelangelo, Bernini and Raphael. Rome's glory includes the awe- inspiring Coliseum and Michelangelo's marvel—the Sistine Chapel— tucked away within the Vatican's regal halls. Milan is the place where fashion rules, the Last Supper defies time inside the unassuming church of Santa Maria della Grazie, and the Duomo di Milano is at the center of it all. The Islands of Italy sparkle like jewels across the bays of the mainland, and the ancient land of Sicily stands as a testament to its many occupiers from Greek to Norman, Arab to Byzantine. In addition to these sites, travelers will find unsurpassed cuisine and incomparable shopping. A trip to Italy is more than just a getaway— it's an adventure into true cultural splendor. WELCOME TO Sardinia Sicily Capri SWITZERLAND FRANCE AUSTRIA SLOVENIA HUNGARY CROATIA SERBIA BOSNIA- HERZEGOVINA I T A L Y Rome Mediterranean Sea Adriatic Sea Ligurian Sea Tyrrhenian Sea Ionian Sea Milan Venice Florence Naples T u s c a n y U m b r i a Sorrento C a l a b r i a Positano Taormina Palermo Rapallo Liguria Bologna 0 200 miles 0 200 km Lake Region