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Colourful houses stacked on a cliff above a small harbour of boats in Cinque Terre at sunset

Destinations

10 Beautiful Places in Italy That Look Almost Unreal (and How to Beat the Crowds)

From the cliffside colours of Cinque Terre to the cave city of Matera: ten of Italy's most breathtaking places, the best time to see each one, and the new rules and bookings you need to know.

8 Nov 2026