There are lots of reasons to visit Italy – and we’ve got a few more for you. Like the best gelato in the world. A saintly celebration held on the shortest day of the year. Or Firenze’s answer to fight club: Calcio Storico Fiorentino, a sport with Roman roots. 

You'll find more about these festivals and traditions in our destination guide plus a brief history of Italy and plenty on the thing that makes Italy so sought after: the famous landscape.