Florence (Firenze) is a compact city, but densely packed with spectacular art and architecture everywhere you look. The city center itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Motril, Spain, is located near the Guadalfeo River on the Mediterranean coast in the province of Granada. Sugar cane refineries form the backbone of Motril's economy, though tourism is also an essential industry.

The Ionian Sea, a stretch of the Mediterranean nestled between Italy and Greece, offers a captivating blend of azure waters, picturesque islands, and rich history. The sea is framed by Italy's western coast and Greece's western islands, including Corfu, Kefalonia, and Zakynthos. These islands provide a gateway to some of the most stunning landscapes in the region, from the rugged cliffs of Zakynthos to the lush greenery of Kefalonia.

Midway between Salzburg and Vienna, Linz boasts beautiful Baroque buildings, including Old Town Hall and the Old Cathedral, Alter Dom.

This Sicily harbor city is divided from Italy proper by the Strait of Messina. Visitors marvel at the Gothic, bell-towered Norman Messina Cathedral.