Montecantini What a city, I will always dream of it.

After Venice,

Amalfi Coast/Capri
Cinque Terre
Siena

Looking forward to adding some towns in Umbria to the list!

Well, cinque terre and venice. Haven't been to Amalfi yet, hopefully next time

Venice is such a special place, I love it, we also had a wonderful holiday in Lucca, and in Northern Italy, we love the Dolomites. I just love Italy full stop.

ASSISI

Bologna, Mantova and Torino.

Someone mentioned that Montecatini was a beautiful city. I wonder which one she meant? Is it Montecatini val di Cecina ( near Volterra) or Montecatini Terme (East of Lucca)?

I don't think I can make it to both cities.

Siena for its central location in stunningly beautiful wine country during the day and mystical medieval streets at night.

Ravello

You made DH and I share a moment... I read him the question, and we both said " The Lakes".

We've spent 3 days on Como & 4 days on Garda - amazing. Each and every town/stop has a treasure.

As I read other people's comments on Venice I am also brought to my knees... but you already know the reputation of that destination!

Good grief Deek, my apologies, I just saw your questions posted in February right now. I am sorry I didn't see it sooner.

Congeliano is a special small city but without a car I truly do not think you would enjoy it as far as travelling around the Region of Veneto. The train station is in the center of town and there is a bus service (which I have never used) but I do think you would need a car to truly enjoy this area. Again my apologies that I didn't see your February post.

Oh...anywhere in beautiful, unspoiled Umbria.

Cinque Terre! Particuarly, Vernazza.

Sirmione......situated on a peninsula on Lago de Garda. You enter the town thru a castle. Perfect, small, friendly Italian town with upscale shops and tons to explore. You can take the ferry on the lake to explore all of the lake towns; explore the Dolomites. Just spectacular scenery! Plus, its my FAVE because I have family ties there. My greatgreatgrandmother owned a summer villa there. It was in our family until about ten years ago. ( UGH, BAD decision by older family relatives to sell it ).

My favorite place in Italy is
Varazze, Verona, and Florence.
Swimming in the Mediterrean Sea
in Varazze is a wonderful. I will
be visiting my family in Italy
in July. I can't wait to go. The beauty
of Italy is beyond any words.

I pretty much love it all, but I am particularly partial to the entire Veneto region-it has it all, as far as I'm concerned,history, incomparable art, scenic vistas, astounding architecture, villas, castles, ancient frescos, fascinating islands with working monasteries-the list goes on and on-Venice, Padova, Vicenza, Treviso, Conegliano, Udine, Trieste, the islands of Muggia and Grado off of Trieste-fab!

I have a hard time narrowing down a choice...Cinque Terre, The Val d'Orica in Tuscany, Ravello, Taoramina, Spello, Assisi, Rome, Orvieto, San Gimignano and Venice.

I,ve loved all the places in Italy I've visited... but sadly I was a little disappointed by Florence. I would definately give it another chance though.

The Amalfi coast--esp Positano and Ravello!

Interesting that no one mentioned Puglia..

Saving this for the info on Conegliano.