Italian cities: which to pick and how long to give each

One guide per city, with the number of days it deserves, the museums that need a reservation and what can wait for another trip.

Cities are listed in the order most planners ask about them: Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan and Naples. Every guide gives a rough length for the visit and the places worth checking before you travel.

If you are torn between two destinations, compare the time you have with the days each guide suggests. One city rushed usually leaves a weaker impression than two cities with room to breathe.

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