Beyond Food: Compelling Reasons to Travel to Italy
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6Ancient Archaeological Sites
Beyond the well-known Roman ruins, Italy is home to a plethora of ancient archaeological sites.
The city of Paestum, located in Campania, is renowned for its remarkably well-preserved Greek temples. The Etruscan cities of Tarquinia and Cerveteri, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, provide a fascinating glimpse into Italy’s pre-Roman history.
While Europe is famously dotted with castles, some of the world’s oldest stretch across the Middle East and Asia as well, revealing the deep roots of fortified construction in human civilization.