Tourisits visit Mole Antonelliana in Turin, Italy, Jan. 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Jing) ...

Picture this: a weekend spent basking in the sun, sipping delicious wines, hiking past incredible scenery, and exploring more than 800 castles in one of Italy's best-kept secret destinations.

But also how ancient roots mean it’s hard to find any city in Italy, whatever the size, without a compelling historic heart.

A visit to the less-traveled Umbria region is a celebration of the countryside, cuisine and history of Italy of yesteryear.

Italy has plenty of destinations that stay relatively mild during the winter. A recent survey by vacation rental site Holidu has ranked the locations with the best weather. The elegant city of ...