27 Photos That Prove Italy Is Heaven On Earth

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Italy is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, and it's no wonder—just look at it! Every city, village and beach from the Dolomites to the Amalfi Coast looks like it belongs on a postcard. Just in case you needed a reminder of how gorgeous this entire country is (or an incentive to book your next trip), we're going to leave these wanderlust-inducing photos right here for you...

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Matera, Basilicata

Once one of Italy’s poorest towns, Matera, was known for its network of subterranean slums. But after it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993, the cave-like dwellings were renovated into some truly luxurious and unique hotels, like the Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita.

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