Ok I lied - this is the special place in my heart

Italy has amazing art, ancient sites, coastline, and meals worth planning a day around. You should go if: You want Renaissance art, Roman ruins and medieval hill towns You travel for food, wine and espresso You like variety, from the Dolomites to the Amalfi Coast Must-visit places: Rome: The Colosseum, the Forum, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain Florence and Tuscany: The Uffizi, the Duomo and Chianti villages Venice: Canals, St. Mark's Square and the islands of Murano and Burano Amalfi Coast and Naples: Cliffside towns and Pompeii Cinque Terre and the Dolomites: Coastal and alpine hiking Must-try foods: Pasta in every regional style: carbonara, cacio e pepe, ragù Neapolitan pizza Gelato and tiramisu Risotto in the north Espresso at the bar, and Aperol spritz at aperitivo Fun facts: Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other country. Cappuccino is traditionally a morning drink only. Many restaurants add a small "coperto" cover charge per person. Logistics: Best time: April to June and September to October Currency: Euro Getting around: Fast Frecciarossa and Italo trains between big cities Driving: Historic centers have restricted traffic zones (ZTL) with fines Booking: Reserve the Colosseum, Uffizi and Last Supper well ahead Must-learn phrases: Good morning: Buongiorno Please: Per favore Thank you: Grazie Excuse me: Scusi The check, please: Il conto, per favore Cheers!: Salute! / Cin cin!