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Experience the grandeur of this 18th-century treasure where ballet and theater productions have been hosted within its sumptuous Sala Grande since Napoleonic times.

Relax in wine bars and restaurants, take a walking tour and discover the famous Colosseum and other historic sites in one of Rome’s prominent districts.

Study the art canvas by Rubens, enjoy the mesmerizing opulence of the nave and note the influence of the Jesuits at this elegant church.

Inspect the fabulous frescoes and chandeliers and climb the tower to see the former secret jail that detained renowned inmates.

Romanesque and Byzantine architecture meld together in the monumental façade of this superb basilica, which was built in the years following St. Anthony’s death.

A short water bus ride from central Venice transports you to a small island where the ancient craft of glassblowing is still practiced and demonstrated.

Listen to opera, join a historical tour or admire breathtaking 6th-century mosaics at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

A short water bus ride from central Venice transports you to a small island where the ancient craft of glassblowing is still practiced and demonstrated.

Visit one of Europe’s finest modern art museums and browse masterpieces from numerous movements, including surrealism, cubism and abstract expressionism.  

Follow a timeline of the life of Italy’s highly revered poet, Dante Alighieri, at this comprehensive museum dedicated to his life’s work.

See an impressive collection of Russian icons and 18th-century Venetian art displayed in one of Vicenza’s most impressive palaces. 

Explore contemporary and often controversial art in a magnificent building that was once the center of the city’s customs operations.

Visit one of Europe’s finest modern art museums and browse masterpieces from numerous movements, including surrealism, cubism and abstract expressionism.  

A short water bus ride from central Venice transports you to a small island where the ancient craft of glassblowing is still practiced and demonstrated.

Take a stroll across Venice’s oldest and most iconic bridge for romantic views, souvenir shopping and street entertainment.