Settled in the 5th century, the island of Torcello was for centuries the most prosperous island in the Venetian lagoon. It was also where Daphne du Maurier was inspired to write 'Don't Look Now'.
Torcello
Burano
The colourful island of Burano in the Venetian lagoon is a photographer's dream – just watch out for the many, many selfie takers.
Venice: San Marco
No trip to Venice would be complete without a visit to its most famous square, the Piazza San Marco, and the iconic sites that surround it, the Basilica di San Marco, the Palazzo Ducale and the Campanile.
Venice: Art, canals and churches
A brief tour of Venice's Cannaregio and Rialto districts, the Grand Canal, the Galleria del'Accademia and the Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo.
Venice: First impressions
Beautiful, eerie and bamboozling in equal measure, these are my first impressions of the fabled lagoon city.
Turin: Mole Antonelliana and the Egyptian Museum
A visit to the city's renowned Egyptian Museum, home to the world's second largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts, and an unusual and distinctive tower.
Turin: Cathedral and the Royal Palace
Famous for its sports cars, chocolate and the Turin Shroud, this former Italian capital boasts charming squares, tree-lined avenues and an Alpine backdrop.
Milan: Top tips
Planning a trip to the Lombard capital? Read on to find out how to get around, what to see, where to shop and the must-try foods.
Milan: Castles, churches and more da Vinci
A tour around Milan's Castello Sforesco, Parco Sempione, the Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, the Pinacoteca and Biblioteca Ambrosiana, and the Via della Spiga.
Milan: Duomo
One of the world's largest and most impressive cathedrals, Milan's ornate Duomo took five centuries to complete. Be sure to visit the incredible roof terraces.
Milan
Italy's economic capital is probably best known for its bi-annual fashion week, but there's much more to this stylish city than big name designer outlets and shopping.
Little Old World 