While the food in Italy is reason enough to visit, the country is filled with famous works of art, exceptionally beautiful cities, and gorgeous lakes and mountains.
We compiled a list of 40 sites in Italy you should see at least once in your lifetime.
We included important classics like Rome's Colosseum and Venice's canals, but also added more obscure spots, like the gardens of the Villa d'Este and the natural hot springs of Saturnia in Tuscany.
An earlier version of this post was written by Sara Bower.
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Drive along the gorgeous cliffs of the Amalfi Coast. Stay a night or two in the charming village of Positano — it's straight out of a postcard.
See Michelangelo's famous statue of David in Florence's Galleria dell'Accademia.
Admire the colorful homes in Isola di Burano.
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