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Museo Internazionale delle Ceramiche
Faenza is best known for its high-grade ceramics. Production of this faience (tin-glazed earthenware) dates back to the Renaissance and is still a money-spinner for the town. Check out local styles at the vast, ivy-covered Museo Internazionale delle Ceramiche.
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Museo Archeologico Navale
About a kilometre out of town, on the road to Cala Spalmatore, this museum exhibits finds from a 1st-century shipwreck. The two modest rooms are presided over by an impressive reconstructed cross-section of the Roman vessel containing more than 200 amphorae.
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Museo delle Armi
Channel your inner masochist at the Museo delle Armi, with its small but curious collection of medieval skull clamp, feet-crushing vice, his and her chastity belts, and kinky illustrations. More substantial is the collection of medieval Italian and German armoury.
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Parco Nazionale dell Appennino Tosco
Established in 2001, this 260-sq-km parcel of land straddles the border between Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Running along the spine of the Apennine mountains, the park is notable for its hiking potential, extensive beech forests and small population of wolves.
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Giardino Alpino Paradisia
The parks amazing biodiversity, including butterflies and Alpine flora, can be seen in summer at this fascinating Alpine botanical garden in the tiny hamlet of Valnontey (1700m), 3km south of Cogne. Guided nature walks are available from July to September.
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Casino Nobile
With its oversized neoclassical facade – designed by Giuseppe Valadier – Casino Nobile makes quite an impression. Inside, in the luxuriously decorated interior, you can admire the Torlonia family’s fine collection of sculpture, period furniture and paintings.
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Chiesa di Santa Margherita
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Colonna del Marzocca
At the upper end of Piazza Savonarola is the Colonna del Marzocca, erected in 1511 to confirm Montepulcianos allegiance to Florence. The splendid stone lion, squat as a pussycat atop this column is, in fact, a copy; the original is in the towns Museo Civico.
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Barberini Gardens
Castel Gandolfos Palazzo Pontificio might be off-limits, but you can explore its gardens on a guided visit. The 90-minute tours, which must be booked online, take in Roman ruins and sweeping views as they navigate the gardens immaculately manicured lanes.
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Arsenale Nuovissimo
The third and final expansion of the dockyards included the construction of a rope-making factory (corderie ), residential housing for dock workers as well as huge warehouses for storing grain. This expanded the area of the Arsenale to nearly 24 hectares.
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Ponte dei Sospiri
One of Venices most photographed sights, the Bridge of Sighs connects Palazzo Ducale to the 16th-century Priggione Nove (New Prisons). Its named after the sighs that condemned prisoners – including Giacomo Casanova – emitted as they were led down to the cells.
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La Casa del Suono
Housed in the 17th-century Chiesa di Santa Elisabetta is this funky modern museum that focuses on the history of music technology. Review the ancient 1970s tape recorders, ponder over jazz-age gramophones and stop to listen under a high-tech sonic chandelier.
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Sala dei Notari
The Sala dei Notari was built from 1293 to 1297 and is where the nobility met. The arches supporting the vaults are Romanesque, covered with frescoes depicting biblical scenes and Aesop’s fables. To reach the hall, walk up the steps from Piazza IV Novembre.
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Spiaggia dei Maronti
Long, sandy and very popular, this beach was a favourite landing spot for pirates, who would bury their loot beneath the sand. Reach it by bus from Barano, by water taxi from SantAngelo (€5 one way) or on foot along the path leading east from SantAngelo.
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Museo della Maiolica a Lustro
Just below the Funivia Colle Eletto, this museum is dedicated to the a lustro ceramic style, which has its origins in 11th-century Muslim Spain. Up in the tower, on the 2nd floor, ceramics from prehistoric times share space with medieval and Renaissance pieces.
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Museo della Comunità Ebraica Carlo e Vera Wagner
A small, highly prized collection of liturgical items, textiles, documents and photographs, including a touching number of personal items stolen by Nazi troops in 1945. Under renovation for several years, its recommended you call ahead to confirm opening hours.
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Museo Civico Antonio Collisani
Focusing on the archaeology and geology of the Madonie, this small but interesting museum has an impressive display of fossils found in the area and is worth a short visit. Theres also an excellent education centre for young children (resources in Italian only).
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Museo Palatino
This small museum exhibits archaeological artefacts found on the Palatino and surrounding area. Highlights include a beautiful 1st-century bronze, the Erma di Canefora, and a celebrated 3rd-century graffito depicting a man with a donkeys head being crucified.
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Pavillon du Mt Fréty Nature Oasis
A protected zone of 1200 hectares tucked between glaciers, this nature oasis is accessible from the Pavillon du Mt Fréty. Enjoy numerous trails, including the Sentiero Francesco e Giuditta Gatti, where you have a good chance of spotting ibexes, marmots and deer.
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Parco Nazionale del Circeo
Encompassing around 85 sq km of sand dunes, rocky coastline, forest and wetlands, the Circeo National Park offers a range of activities including hiking, fishing, birdwatching and cycling. Further information is available at the visitor centre in Sabaudia.
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