With a history spanning nearly three thousand years, Rome has something remarkable around every corner. Its sights—the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon—are known the world over. But Rome is more than just ancient monuments. There is another city here, hiding in plain sight, that is often overlooked by the tourists who come for the ticketed attractions. This local’s guide will help you to, as the saying goes, do as the (modern) Romans do.

On the southern side of the Sorrentine Peninsula, which separates the gulfs of Naples and Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast is one of Italy’s premiere tourist destinations—for good reason. This is a place of stunning natural beauty, with colorful, hillside towns built into rugged mountains that lead down to the deep blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Located in Salento, the heel of the boot of Italy, the city of Lecce is an open-air museum of Baroque architecture, forged in the native limestone known as ‘Lecce stone.’ This stone is renowned for its softness and malleability before hardening over time with exposure to air, allowing for intricate carvings and decoration that last for centuries without wear.

Spread out along nine miles (15 km) of the rugged Ligurian coast, wedged between the Apennine Mountains and the Mediterranean, the five medieval villages collectively known as Cinque Terre are a testament to the communities who for centuries have made their lives in this beautiful yet inhospitable stretch of land.

Here is a guide to help you explore Venice from a more local perspective, visiting places off the beaten path, where you can engage with the living and breathing culture of the city.

Bari has a fascinating history as a melting pot of Mediterranean cultures.

Milan is alive with culture, with a vibrant, modern energy unlike anywhere else in the country.

Florence has much more to offer than just the well-trodden tourist itinerary. Here is a local's guide to the city.

Palermo, Sicily’s vibrant capital, is a stunning fusion of cultures shaped by centuries of conquests.

Situated at the foot of the imposing Mount Etna is Catania, Sicily’s second city. Though not quite as grand as Palermo, the city’s...

Perched atop the rolling hills of Tuscany’s Val d'Orcia, Siena is a beautifully preserved Gothic city.

A picturesque city with exceptionally preserved Renaissance as well as ancient Roman architecture, Verona makes for a perfect day trip...

Known variously as la grassa  (the fat), la dotta (the learned), and la rossa  (the red), Bologna is famous throughout Italy for its rich...

Venture through the beautiful and historical streets of Genoa with our comprehensive walking tour.