During the late Middle Ages and prior to the Renaissance that inspired great works of architecture, culture, and reform throughout Europe, different kingdoms in the Mediterranean emerged as political and economic powers.

The Italian Riviera is the stretch of coastline and inland cities of the Liguria region running from the French border southeast to La Spezia.

Italy attracts more than seventy million visitors annually to the country known for its history, food, culture, and friendly atmosphere.

Rome was once the capital of an empire that ruled most of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East for five centuries and built dozens of important cities in its image all around the Mediterranean.