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Home of Italy's stock exchange, an industrial powerhouse and the internationally accepted arbiter of taste in fashion and design, Milan is a seething metropolis. At times it can seem brash and soulless but beneath the veneer is a serious sense of history and place. The grand Gothic cathedral, the Duomo, lies at the geographical heart of this one-time Imperial Roman capital, and expresses the love of beauty and power that still drives the city today. Art collections old and new, unparalleled shopping, one of Europe's biggest trade-fair complexes, sparkling nightlife, the prestige of opera at La Scala, the mark of Leonardo da Vinci's genius, a religious addiction to calcio (football), and endless opportunities to eat the best of Lombard and Italian food make Milan much more than the puritanically work-obsessed city it is often portrayed as.

The beautiful medieval town, south of Lake Garda offers a unique flair. The green park with three lakes that surround Mantua reveal a charming nature, with carpets of lotus flowers, which provide a wonderful contrast to the majestic buildings of the cityscape.

Located in the Italian province of Lombardy, Valdaro offers visitors a fascinating and peculiar history. It was here that archaeologists discovered two skeletons, dating back to the Neolithic period, huddled close together in what has been dubbed as an ‘eternal embrace’. Although no evidence of a Neolithic settlement in Valdaro has ever been found, experts claim that this location would have been ideal for hunting and trading in this era.

Rovigo, Italy

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Venice is a stunning city which has been on the UNESCO list of World Cultural Heritage since 1987. With its 175 canals and over 400 bridges, the city is full of character and is waiting to be explored along it's picturesque waterways in one of the many gondolas. St. Mark's Square is a real highlight of Venice, with St. Mark's Basilica being the heart of Venice, a beautiful blend of Venetian, Roman and Byzantine architecture which is sure to amaze all visitors. No matter where you wander in Venice you are sure to find stunning architecture, fine food and unforgettable experiences.