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Italy's peeling, sun-bleached south is the country at its most ancient, soulful and sensual. Down here, the ruins are older, the lunches longer, and the landscapes wilder and more intense.
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The south of Italy can feel like another world. From pizzas to piazzas and beaches to baroque basilicas, here are the best things to do in Southern Italy.

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Southern Italy is on the rise, but you'll feel a definite change in climate as you head from north to south. Here are the best times to visit.

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