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The best available Specialty lodgings to stay near Genoa

Wandering the narrow caruggi alleyways of Genoa is a bit like solving a medieval labyrinth. In the heart of the Italian port city lies Piazza de Ferrari, a main square with a beautiful fountain and a perimeter lined with historic buildings, including the Palace of the Doges the Teatro Carlo Felice, which was destroyed during WWII and subsequently rebuilt. The seaside neighborhood of Boccadasse is vision of pink and yellow buildings that brighten up this lovely fishing village.

Top 10 Specialty lodgings in Italian Riviera, Italy

Liguria, or the Italian Riviera, boasts a bounty of beaches and resort towns, such as tiny but tony Portofino and stylish Rapallo. Hiking trails lead from Portofino to the villages of Cinque Terre. The Riviera of the Setting Sun runs north from Genoa to the French border. Connected by an extensive rail network, most towns make easy daytrips from one another. Genoa is the region's principal city and is home to attractions from its famous Cathedral and the Palazzo Reale to an excellent aquarium.

Cinque Terre Specialty lodgings | Places to Stay in Cinque Terre

You'll find rugged beauty and a slow pace in the Cinque Terre. Named for the five towns of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, this portion of the Italian Riviera is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cars aren't allowed, so take local trains or ferries to go from town to town—or walk one of the spectacular trails that connect them.

The best available Specialty lodgings to stay near Friuli Venezia Giulia

Discover the best Specialty lodgings in Friuli Venezia Giulia including Smart Rooms, Villaggio Los Nidos, Albergo Miramonti, Bosco Romagno, TiAMo-Modern Design Guest House, Residence Al Granzo, Hotel Centrale, Risthotel Airport, Albergo Diffuso Sutrio Zoncolan, Ristorante Sottocastello.

Top 10 Specialty lodgings in Rimini, Italy

The biggest beach resort on the Adriatic Sea, Rimini is a favored Italian seaside holiday destination for Italians themselves. The city offers an impressive nine miles of beaches, though many of these have private access for the scores of hotels facing the shore. The old town, about a 15-minute walk inland, has many interesting sights, including the Arch of Augustus from 27 BC, and Tiberius Bridge from the early 1st century. Rimini also boasts many great restaurants and an energetic nightlife.

10 Top-Rated Specialty lodgings in Ravenna, Province of Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna

Ravenna once was the capital of the Byzantine Empire in Italy, and it still has amazing mosaics recalling that heritage. Also make sure you visit Dante's tomb, as well as the little pile of rubble where local residents hid his urn during WWII to prevent it from being damaged.

8 Top-Rated Specialty lodgings in Parma, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna

Best known for its incredibly edible contributions to world gastronomy (especially parmigiano cheese and Parma ham), Parma has also been revered by opera lovers (who flock to its Teatro Regio) since the days of Verdi, who was born in nearby Roncole. Parma’s many historic sights include the 11th-century cathedral and its baptistry. Begun in the 12th century, it's considered one of medieval Europe’s most important buildings for its straddling of the Romanesque and Gothic architecture periods.

Top 10 Specialty lodgings in Bologna, Italy

While crowds of tourists fill Venice, Florence and Rome, Bologna remains relatively quiet in comparison. This medieval university town is charming, historic and fun to explore… and you'll find Bologna's local cuisine is light-years away from the American deli meat bearing the city's name.

Top 10 Specialty lodgings in Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Nearly crossing northern Italy from the Adriatic Sea westward, Emilia-Romagna gets its name from Via Emilia, the Rimini-to-Piacenza ancient Roman road it straddles. With a rich mix of age-old agriculture and modern industry, the region is home to many historic and cultural gems, both in its larger towns like Bologna, Modena and Ravenna, as well as in its many small hilltop villages. Of course, the region’s best offerings also include native culinary wonders like parmigiano cheese and tortellini.

The 10 best Specialty lodgings in Amalfi Coast, Italy

Stretching along the southern side of Italy's Sorrentine Peninsula, the Amalfi coast dazzles with its mysterious grottos, craggy cliffs and shimmering bays. Grab a seat on the sea side of a regional bus to soak up views on the fabled route from artsy Positano to Amalfi. Ravello offers some respite from the crowds, plus the stunning Villa Cimbrone, which overlooks the Bay of Salerno. The historic section of Sorrento has winding streets filled with craftspeople. Capri is only a hydrofoil or ferry ride away.

The 10 best Specialty lodgings in Molise, Italy

Discover the best Specialty lodgings in Molise including Palazzo Cannavina, Hotel Monte Campo, Nelle Stanze Del Matese, I Sogni di Morfeo, Pensione Villa Ida, L'angolo Fiorito, Al Settimo Cielo, B&B Gocciaverde, B&B Da Nonna Vincenza, Gia' Sera.

10 Specialty lodgings in Pompeii: Best hotel deals for 2023

Pompeii is a Roman town frozen in time, thanks to a devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Explore houses from modest to majestic; see Roman shops, baths and brothels; or apply your high-school Latin to the graffiti that's still visible on some of the walls. End your visit at the Villa of the Mysteries, and try to interpret its amazing, bizarre frescoes—scholars have debated their meaning for years.

Top 7 Specialty lodgings in Ancona, Italy

Discover the best Specialty lodgings in Ancona, Province of Ancona, Marche including Agriturismo Le Vigne del Conero, Venticello Del Conero, B&B Shabby Chic, B&B Bel Fiore, Casa Valeria Ancona, Agriturismo Le Vigne del Conero, Affittacamere Sirolo.

The 10 best Specialty lodgings in Marche, Italy

Discover the best Specialty lodgings in Marche including Villa Lattanzi, Colleverde Country House Beauty & Wellness, Ambruosi Resort & Spa, ValdericArte Creative Residence, Ritorno alla Natura, B&B Nonna Bon Bon, B&b Casa Fanny Porto Recanati, B&B Dei Poeti, Da Zia Ore, Agriturismo la Stradaccia.

10 Specialty lodgings in Rome: Best hotel deals for 2023

From ancient monuments and frocked priests to fantastic shops and avant-garde architecture, Rome's neighborhoods are as diverse as its multimillennial history. The Eternal City is a mosaic of pocketed areas vying to show off their must-sees - whether it’s haute couture or street art, fabulous food or medieval architecture. What makes Rome unique is not just the "open-air museum" lifestyle but the life itself. Every day, in every corner and every piazza, Rome smoothly juggles tradition, history, and 21st century change.

10 Specialty lodgings in Lazio: Best hotel deals for 2023

Lying at Italy’s geographic and historic heart, Lazio (or Latium) was the seat of the Roman Empire, and as such is teeming with ancient attractions, especially in the Eternal City of Rome itself. To the east, Tivoli has Emperor Hadrian’s exquisite and massive Villa Adriana. Civitavecchia, today a major cruise and ferry port, has been Rome’s main harbor since the second century. Many pre-Roman sites dot Lazio too, like the Etruscan necropolis at Cerveteri, dating from the 9th century BC.

Naples Specialty lodgings | Places to Stay in Naples

Romantic Naples, two hours south of Rome, is the largest city in southern Italy. It has some of the world's best opera and theater houses and is often called an open-air museum, due to its many historic statues and monuments. Join families on the promenade as the sun sets on the Bay of Naples. View finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum, destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale or revel in the art and architecture of Museo Cappella Sansevero, built in the late 1500s.

Isola d'Ischia Specialty lodgings | Places to Stay in Isola d'Ischia

The largest and many say most beautiful island in the Bay of Naples, Ischia is renowned for its curative spas. Ferries and hydrofoils connect Naples to Ischia Porto, the main town. Nearby at Ischia Ponte (connected to the main island by a foot bridge) are the magnificent Castello Aragonese and Guevara Tower. Forio on the island’s west coast, Lacco Ameno in the northwest and Sant’Angelo in the south are the liveliest resort towns. Casamicciola Terme in the north is one of Europe’s oldest spas.