Saint-Malo was in the past notorious for piracy; today it is a major tourist destination, with many ancient, attractive buildings. The population of Saint-Malo quadruples during the summer, when vacationers head up to the beaches of Brittany. But besides the sun and the sea, there are so many things to see - walled old town, magnificent cathedral, great aquarium, as well as few national parks in the surroundings.

Broad streets and numerous palaces (most notably, the Estense castle) originate mostly from 14th and 15th centuries. For its beauty and cultural importance, Ferrara was inscribed into UNESCO Wold Heritage List The town is still surrounded by more than 9 kilometres (6 miles) of ancient walls, mainly built in the 15th and 16th centuries. Together with those of Lucca, they are the best preserved Renaissance walls in Italy. Most palaces of the town also belong to this period. The historical Jewish community is still surviving in town.

This is the place which was famous for its skyline long before people learned to built skyscrapers. Unlike many other towns who lost their fortifications due to wars, urban renewal or nature catastrophies, San Gimignano managed to conserve fourteen city wall towers of different heights. This can be partly explained by the fact that the town stand on top of the hill - which makes its skyline even more dramatic. Within the walls, this small town is a fine example of both Romanesque and Gothic architecture. The historic centre of San Gimignano is UNESCO World Heritage site since 1990. The town is also known for the white wine made of ancient variety of vernaccia grape, quite straightforwardly named Vernaccia di San Gimignano.