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One: decide on Italian holiday. Two: decide on where in Italy to holiday<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s said that Rome wasn\u2019t built in a day, and you certainly can\u2019t see it all in one, either. The same goes for the rest of Italy<\/a>. With snow-topped mountains, valleys of vineyards, rivieras, metropolises and endless coastlines, this is one jam-packed boot.<\/p>\n

The first thing to do is to narrow down your next trip between the north and south.<\/p>\n

Northern Italy is known for its alpine landscapes and cosmopolitan cities, while southern Italy is known for its laidback Mediterranean coastline.<\/p>\n

Visiting northern Italy means you can tick off some major Italian cities like Milan, Venice<\/a> and Florence<\/a> in a short amount of time. You can also pair city breaks with time in the fields of Tuscany<\/a>, the Cinque Terre seaside and the mountain runs of the Dolomites.<\/p>\n

Southern Italy, while more known for its beaches and sailing trips, is also a must for those with an interest in Italian history and culture. Here, you\u2019ll find the capital of Rome<\/a>, the archaeological sites of Pompeii<\/a> and Agrigento and the foodie hubs of Naples and Puglia.<\/p>\n

Need a little more info before you decide? Here\u2019s a quick look at everything: northern vs southern Italy.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t want to choose? See both!<\/h2>\n

Northern Italy<\/h2>\n
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Climate of northern Italy\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Characteristics: relatively warm summers, cold winters with snow in the mountains<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Aside from the Liguria coast, which features Cinque Terre, most of northern Italy sees a slightly milder summer than the south. Winters are also colder, especially in the Alps, where snow typically falls from November to April.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Summers can still be hot and muggy, especially in the Po-Venetian Plain. Northern Italy is also more prone to thunderstorms and heavy rain.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Learn more about the best time to visit Italy<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Northern Italy regions and cities\u00a0<\/h3>\n

There are roughly ten regions in northern Italy. Here are a few northern Italian hotspot destinations:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n