Bologna offers a chance to rest and savour before joining the masses of tourists in Florence and Venice. Surrounded by hills, the city's centre is still much as it was during the Renaissance.
The cultural and historical impact of Florence (or Firenze ) is overwhelming. Close up, however, the city is one of Italy 's most atmospheric and pleasant.
Milano is the country's economic engine room, home to Italy 's stock market and business centres. This stylish city is also the world's design capital and rivals Paris as a leading fashion centre.
An ancient town, it is the seat of an archbishop, but is now best known as "the capital of engines", since the factories of the famous Italian sports car makers are located here.
Venezia, La Serenissima, Queen of the Adriatic, city of canals and palaces...or tawdry sewer alive with crowds and charlatans? Venice 's nature is dual.
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