Think Italy, and endless lunches in the countryside spring to mind, with large dining tables set under grape-covered pergolas that protect diners from the Tuscan sun. Though it’s true that Italian cuisine is mostly a seated affair, street food delicacies abound across the peninsula, going far beyond your usual slice of pizza al taglio or the good old panino al prosciutto. Here is a list of all-time favorites.

The Veneto region is, of course, known for its most famous city — Venice. But this corner of Northern Italy is also practically synonymous with one name: Andrea Palladio. The renowned architect, active in the 16th century, or during Italy’s late Renaissance era, developed a style that became known as Palladianism.

Here, we’ve rounded up some of the most important of these that are accessible to visitors and that best illustrate the famed architect’s journey to full-on Palladian style.

Here are the best restaurants, hotels and activities you can enjoy in each of the lakes to help you navigate your next big adventure to the Lakes District of Italy.

Visit mainland Italy during its peak season and you’ll push your way to the front of the Trevi Fountain or queue for hours for a boat taxi around Venice. Or, you could spend your time away from the crowds, exploring Italy’s most beautiful islands. Once you’ve seen this side of Italy, you’ll appreciate the country like never before. Read on for our top spots.

Simplicity is one of the secrets of Italian cuisine, and focaccia is here to prove it! Learn more about the history of focaccia and enjoy this quick guide to Italy’s most delicious focaccias, from the Alps to Sicily.

Campari mixes well with a number of spirits from around the world and when balanced in a cocktail can provide just the right amount of bitterness to bring depth of flavor and interest to virtually any mixed drink. Learn more about the Italian aperitivo, Campari and delicious Campari cocktails (not the usual suspects; no offense, Negroni!)

Nothing sums up Old World beauty quite like a castle surrounded by lavish gardens. The weathered walls and lofty viewpoints, the fountains and flowers — it’s like stepping into a fairytale. Italy is lucky to have some of the world’s most romantic castle gardens. They come in all styles: carefully preserved medieval estates, aristocratic palaces, and scenic ruins where nature has taken over in colorful abandon. Each has a magic all its own. These are the ones you can’t miss.

Traveling from North to South Italy, there are hundreds of cheeses to be discovered which are distinguished by region. Here is a small spread of Italian cheeses across the country taking you from Lombady to Sicily. Leslie of La Dolce Vigna has included an Italian wine pairing to accompany each cheese. Buon Appetito!