Slow afternoon on a balcony in a misty Italian mountain village

Trail bikes and mountain meadows in Lateis on a summer afternoon

Blue Waters and Quiet Peaks in the Carnic Alps

High in the mountains of Lateis, an alpine reservoir showcases the quiet beauty of low-water summer mornings.

The Striking Turquoise Waters of Lateis in the Italian Alps

High in the mountains of northern Italy, a brilliant alpine lake offers a quiet retreat framed by dense pine forests and dramatic peaks.

Turquoise alpine reservoir and mountain views, Lateis, Italy

Alpine village life in Sauris di Sopra, Italian Dolomites

Water sports and a playful dog at a sunny Rome lakeside

Buttered toast topped with salmon roe, Rome afternoon

Crowded summer pool day at Atlantis Bay, Gatteo

European folk dance festival fills Gatteo's streets and stage

Turquoise alpine lake in Lateis on a clear summer morning

Backpacker pauses on a road in rural northeastern Italy

Scottish Fold on a Roman windowsill, holding eye contact.

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Late-night street festivities rolling through Gatteo, Italy

Leaving a mountain cabin in the Dolomites on a summer hike

Inside a quirky, neon-lit retail space in Rome

Scottish Fold cat at home in Rome, July morning

Live performance night in Siena's historic theaters and piazzas

Summer fair night in Gatteo, rides and lights in full swing

Poolside afternoon under a Roman summer sky

A summer afternoon roaming the Alpine village of Sauris, Italy

Novelty vehicles light up Gatteo's streets on a summer night

Ampezzo town square on a summer morning

Behind the scenes at a traditional cured meat facility in Sauris

Meringue tart moments against an alpine lake in Lateis

Scottish Fold cat holds court on a Rome apartment floor

Morning at a turquoise alpine lake in the Carnic Alps

Sailboat anchored and motorboat underway off Punta Ala

Beach day at Punta Ala: packed shore, snorkeling, anchored yacht

Alpine lake and dam in Italy's Dolomites on a clear summer day

Waterskiing on a turquoise lake outside Rome

Punta Ala marina on a sunny summer morning

Summit selfies and alpine views above Ampezzo, Italy

A scattered visual sample of Rome venues and signage

Summer morning details from a quiet Alpine village in Italy

Morning activity around a mountain village in the Carnic Alps

Crowded water park day in Cavriglia, Tuscany

Everyday indoor snapshots from a Rome evening

Zipline run through the hills of Lateis, Italian Alps

Summer selfie session at a sunny Rome landmark

Low-water alpine lake in the Dolomites on a clear summer morning

Afternoon at Lago di Sauris, Italy's vivid alpine lake