The northern Italian city of Mantua, home to regal palaces and ... built between the 14th and 17th centuries. The fortress-palace has over 500 rooms containing artworks by Raphael.

Spoleto is hailed as a stunning city which is just as appealing as its famous neighbours despite being less well-known. In Italy's Umbria region, Spoleto is 75 miles north of Rome and about 120 ...