Planning your trip to Italy

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Unsurprisingly, Italy is a popular holiday destination, with tourists worldwide attracted by the country’s natural beauty, culture, history and cuisine. It’s a country with so much to offer that it’s impossible to see everything in one trip – so it’s a good idea to decide in advance where you want to visit and what you want to see.

Rome

For art lovers and history buffs, there’s one place that is a must: Rome. The centre of a once great empire and the inspiration for countless works of art, Rome is ideal for a first-time visitor to Italy. Exploring the museums and art galleries, or even just wandering around the Piazza Navona, the air of culture is clearly present everywhere.

Bologna

While the cuisine on offer in Rome is superb, for those looking for a true Italian feast, Bologna is the place to be. Birthplace of the bolognese sauce, the city is home to a range of superb restaurants and shops selling fine produce. Piazza Maggiore is the perfect spot for a coffee and a snack in one of its many cafes and bars, while the markets that lead off the square are the ideal place to pick up some of the excellent local delicacies.

Milan

Those looking for a quick weekend break filled with nothing but shopping should head for Milan, Italy’s fashion capital. The list of designers who have called it home – Giorgio Armani, Versace, Miuccia Prada, Dolce & Gabbana – reads like a who’s who list of the greatest talent the fashion world has to offer, and so naturally the shopping here is second to none. Unlike the fashion districts of cities such as Paris or London, Milan’s offerings are handily concentrated in a square known as the Quadrilatero d’Oro (the rectangle of gold), so there’s no long trek from boutique to boutique.

Venice

This wonderful canal city is a great place for a romantic getaway. Famed for its spectacular Renaissance architecture, it’s a particularly rewarding place to visit for those with an interest in history and design. The entire city is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, in fact, and it’s certainly one of the most beautiful and memorable places in Italy.

Before you head off on your Italian adventure, take a look at the great range of rewards credit cards available from American Express. Card holders are entitled to a variety of exclusive membership rewards and benefits, ranging from cashback to complimentary airport VIP lounge passes. With the British Airways American Express Credit Card, you can collect Avios points as you spend, which can be redeemed for flights – making your next getaway all the more affordable!

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