保罗圣方济圣殿，那不勒斯，意大利 Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, Naples, Italy (© javarman3/Getty Images)

普雷比希托广场上的穹顶 The dome of Piazza del Plebiscito

保罗圣方济圣殿，那不勒斯，意大利

走进意大利那不勒斯的任意一座大广场，城市的历史便会在眼前次第展开。拱廊、长长的柱廊、带着古典气息的圆顶争相吸引你的目光。街道风格不断变换——紧凑的巴洛克立面与开阔的新古典主义庭院交替出现。继续向前，你会来到一处宽阔的广场，广场上矗立着一座乍看之下仿佛来自古罗马的建筑。这便是位于普雷比希托广场西侧的保罗圣方济圣殿。

这座大殿于1846年完工。两西西里国王费迪南一世重新掌权后，继续推进了此前由那不勒斯国王穆拉启动的工程，使建筑最终成型。整个设计一丝不苟地遵循新古典主义的架构理念：圆形的主体结构、挺拔的三角山墙，而最引人注目的，是那座借鉴了公元二世纪罗马万神殿的壮丽穹顶。

殿内同样延续着严谨的几何之美：抛光大理石闪着柔光，宽阔的拱门让空间更具层次感，圆形回廊上礼拜堂一间一间静静排布。广场上，环形柱廊自然弯展，围合着大殿，也为那座宏伟圆顶勾勒出完美的背景。打算前往那不勒斯旅行吗？普雷比希托广场正等你来探索。

Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, Naples, Italy

Walk into any large square in Naples, Italy, and the city's history comes into focus. Arched galleries, sweeping colonnades, and domes that echo ancient architecture compete for your attention. Every street shifts in style—compact Baroque facades give way to broad Neoclassical courtyards. Continue exploring, and you will arrive at a wide square with a building that appears Roman at first sight. That's the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, located on the west side of Piazza del Plebiscito.

Completed in 1846, the basilica took shape after Ferdinand I, King of the Two Sicilies, returned to power and continued the construction begun under King Joachim Murat of Naples. The design followed strict Neoclassical principles: a circular body, a triangular pediment, and a dome modeled after the Pantheon—a famous second-century Roman temple.

Inside, the geometry continues with polished marble, broad arches, and chapels spaced along the circular walkway. The piazza features a curving colonnade that borders the basilica and frames its dome. Planning a trip to Naples? Piazza del Plebiscito awaits you.

威尼斯鸟瞰图, 意大利 Aerial view of Venice, Italy (© Clement Leonard/Getty Images)

威尼斯的灵魂 The soul of Venice

威尼斯鸟瞰图，意大利

从高空俯瞰威尼斯，宛如一幅迷人的水上画卷，但这座意大利瑰宝真正的魅力，藏在古老墙垣与曲折水巷之间。公元5世纪，它在潟湖中的一簇岛屿上诞生，由沼泽蜕变为海上霸主。中世纪时期，威尼斯成为连接欧洲与东方的重要贸易枢纽，财富与文化在此交织。如今，哥特式宫殿、文艺复兴艺术，以及圣马可大教堂、公爵宫、里亚托桥等地标，仍在诉说这座城市的辉煌历史。

威尼斯的魅力，不仅在于桥梁与运河，更在于那些才华横溢的灵魂。《马可·波罗游记》讲述了这位探险家的奇幻旅程，维瓦尔第在这里谱写出《四季》的乐章。威尼斯更是文学与艺术的灵感源泉：托马斯·曼的《威尼斯之死》、莎士比亚的《威尼斯商人》和《奥赛罗》，以及亨利·詹姆斯的《阿斯彭文稿》，都在这座城市的光影中诞生。

如今的威尼斯，在历史魅力与现代挑战之间保持微妙的平衡：既要守护脆弱的古迹，又要应对汹涌的游客潮。贡多拉依旧在百年老墙的倒影中轻轻滑过，而狂欢节等传统节庆，则让这座城市的古老风情延续至今。

Aerial view of Venice, Italy

Seeing Venice from above is mesmerizing, but this Italian gem's true magic lies within its walls and waterways. Founded in the 5th century on a cluster of islands in the Venetian Lagoon, the early settlement rose from marshland to become a maritime powerhouse. By the Middle Ages, it had evolved into a major hub for trade between Europe and the East, fueling immense wealth and cultural growth. The city's grandeur shines through its Gothic palaces, Renaissance art, and landmarks such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Rialto Bridge.

Venice is celebrated not only for its iconic architecture and interwoven canals but also for the brilliant minds who shaped its legacy. 'The Travels of Marco Polo' chronicles the adventures of the Venetian merchant and explorer, and Antonio Vivaldi—composer of 'The Four Seasons'—was also born here. The city has inspired timeless works, including Thomas Mann's 'Death in Venice,' Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice' and 'Othello,' and Henry James's novella 'The Aspern Papers.'

Today, Venice balances historic charm with modern challenges—from preserving fragile architecture to managing tourism. Gondolas glide past centuries-old facades, while festivals like Carnevale keep traditions alive.

博尔米奥的雪景，伦巴第大区，意大利 Snow-covered landscape at Bormio, Lombardy, Italy (© Roberto Moiola/Getty Images)

高山的悠久历史 High mountains, deep history

博尔米奥，伦巴第大区，意大利

博尔米奥位于意大利北部伦巴第大区的阿尔卑斯山中，靠近斯泰尔维奥山口。这片地势险峻的山地数百年来连接着不同山谷中的社区，塑造了当地人生活与迁徙的方式。今日图片中的冬季景观，正映照出这座高山小镇的地理特征与它与群峰之间延续千年的纽带。

凭借战略位置，博尔米奥早在中世纪就发展出强烈的公民认同感。多年来，它一直是“三大杰出社区”之一，享有地方自治权，并作为附近定居点的行政中心。中世纪城镇的布局在石制建筑和公共空间中仍清晰可见，包括曾用于社区决策的库尔奇广场。这些建筑体现了治理方式和日常生活如何适应山区环境的挑战。

博尔米奥还以自古罗马时期便被记载的天然温泉而闻名。历史悠久的浴场，如巴尼维基温泉，展示了温泉如何在严冬中支撑人们的健康、社交与坚韧。如今，这座小镇是施泰尔维奥国家公园的一部分，其历史、景观和文化得以保存。

Bormio, Lombardy, Italy

Bormio is a mountain town in northern Italy's Lombardy region, nestled in the Alps near the Stelvio Pass. This location has connected communities across mountain valleys for centuries, shaping how people live and move through the region. Today's image features Bormio's winter landscape, a reflection of its high-altitude setting and enduring bond with the surrounding peaks.

Its strategic position helped Bormio develop a strong civic identity. For many years, it was one of the 'Three Magnificent Communities,' which held local autonomy and served as an administrative center for nearby settlements. The medieval town layout remains visible in its stone buildings and public spaces, including the Kuerc Square, where community decisions were once made. These structures reflect how governance and daily life adapted to the challenges of a mountain environment.

Bormio is also known for its natural hot springs that have been documented since Roman times. Historic bathhouses, such as the Bagni Vecchi, show how thermal waters supported health, social life, and resilience during harsh winters. Today, the town is part of Stelvio National Park, where its history, landscape, and culture continue to be preserved.

多马索的建筑上的圣诞彩灯，科莫湖，意大利 Christmas lights in Domaso, Lake Como, Italy (© Roberto Moiola/Getty Images)

一切安详，一切明亮 All is calm, all is bright

多马索的建筑上的圣诞彩灯，科莫湖，意大利

当意大利科莫湖上闪烁的灯光比星辰更耀眼时，你就会知道，圣诞节已在多马索登场。这个昔日的渔村，如今每到冬季便化身为闪亮的节日舞台：粉彩色的房屋、古老的教堂与湖畔别墅被光带缠绕，交织成一幅梦幻的圣诞画卷。

湖畔的主步道湖滨大道成为节日的焦点。教堂里回荡着圣诞颂歌，集市摊位上陈列着手工艺品、香气四溢的烤栗子，以及堆得满满的意大利圣诞蛋糕，让人们在甜蜜中迎接新年。

这一切的核心是温暖的社区精神。科莫湖畔的居民以让节日更特别为荣：他们在广场上组织现场音乐演出，搭建宛如文艺复兴画卷般的耶稣诞生场景。游客们也不再只是旁观者，毕竟，没有什么比一杯热气腾腾的香料红酒与一个真挚的微笑，更能传递那句温暖的祝福：“圣诞快乐！”。

Christmas lights in Domaso, Lake Como, Italy

When the twinkling reflections on Italy's Lake Como outshine the stars, you know Christmas has docked in Domaso. Once a fishing village, this lakeside town now transforms each winter into a glittering display of holiday cheer, where pastel houses, old churches, and waterfront villas are wrapped in ribbons of light. The result? A picturesque Christmas scene.

The main waterfront, or lungolago, becomes the star attraction. Churches chime with carols, and market stalls pop up selling handmade crafts, warm chestnuts, and enough panettone to keep everyone running on sweet energy until the New Year.

At the heart of it all is community. Residents around Lake Como take pride in making the season special, from organizing live music in the piazza to staging nativity scenes that look straight out of a Renaissance painting. Even visitors feel part of the celebration—after all, nothing says 'Buon Natale' (Merry Christmas) like being handed a steaming cup of vin brulé, or mulled wine, and a smile.

瓦尔·布兰德特, 布雷西亚, 伦巴第大区, 意大利 Val Brandet, Brescia, Lombardy, Italy (© ClickAlps/Alamy)

白色回响 Echoes in white

瓦尔·布兰德特，伦巴第大区，意大利

伦巴第大区的亚当洛公园深处，瓦尔·布兰德特静卧于雪的怀抱，冬日的静谧在此化作诗意的低语。我们身处科尔泰诺·高尔基小镇，这座以诺贝尔医学奖得主高尔基命名的小镇，承载着他的记忆与荣耀。这里不仅有科学的印记，更有自然的纯美，是历史与风景交织的圣地。

在这片静谧之地，风声如弦乐轻奏，雪花缓缓飘落，时间仿佛慢了下来。山谷深处，一条小瀑布在冰霜的包围中依旧奔流，像一段不肯被季节掩埋的旋律，一口贯穿寒冬的呼吸。这里，静与动交织，沉默与生命共鸣。

漫步于此，恍若步入一段悬空的时光，世界变得更纯粹、更真实。心缓缓平静，眼里盛满无声的白，山谷深处，那条隐秘的小瀑布在冰雪间低声吟唱，成为冬日的心跳。它的声音细微却执着，在石间穿行，与白雪交融，不为惊艳，只为延续。因为即使在最寒冷的季节，生命仍在流动。

罗马的特雷维喷泉, 意大利 The Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy (© Nico De Pasquale Photography/Getty Images)

爱情、幸运与硬币 Love, luck, and loose change

特雷维喷泉, 罗马, 意大利

你是否听过比掌声更响亮的硬币碰撞声？这正是意大利罗马的特莱维喷泉的独特旋律。一个历史、希望与自拍杆交织的地方。喷泉建于1762年，标志着古罗马最早的引水渠之一维尔戈水道的终点，这条水道至今仍在供水。名称“特莱维”源自意大利语 Tre Vie，意为“三条道路”，象征它所处的三路交汇之地。喷泉由建筑师尼古拉·萨尔维设计，后由朱塞佩·潘尼尼完成。这座高达86英尺的巴洛克式杰作，是罗马最大的喷泉，也是世界上最著名的喷泉之一。其雕塑群描绘了海神奥克阿诺斯的威严形象，周围环绕着特里同与骏马，展现出壮丽的神话气势。

游客们为景而来，却因仪式而留：将一枚硬币从左肩后方抛入喷泉，并许下心愿。传说中，一枚硬币代表你将重返罗马，两枚象征爱情，三枚则预示婚姻。每天约有3,000至4,000美元的硬币投入喷泉，一年累计约150万美元，全部捐赠给慈善机构。从1960年的经典电影《甜蜜的生活》，到乐高的特雷维喷泉模型，甚至拉斯维加斯凯撒宫旁的复制品，这座杰作始终令人神往。

Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy

Ever heard coins clinking louder than applause? That's the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy, for you—a spot where history, hope, and selfie sticks collide. Completed in 1762, it marks the endpoint of one of ancient Rome's earliest aqueducts, the Aqua Virgo, which still supplies water today. The name 'Trevi' comes from Tre Vie—'three roads'—signifying the junction where it stands. Designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and finished by Giuseppe Pannini, this 86-foot marvel is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous in the world. Its sculptures show Oceanus, the god of the sea, surrounded by Tritons and horses.

Visitors come for the view but stay for the ritual: toss a coin over your left shoulder and make a wish. Legend says one coin guarantees a return to Rome, two bring love, and three lead to marriage. Around $3,000 to $4,000 worth of coins are thrown daily—roughly $1.5 million a year—all donated to charity. From the iconic 1960 film 'La Dolce Vita' to LEGO's Trevi Fountain set, and even a replica near Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, this masterpiece still inspires. So, what would you wish for?

斗兽场鸟瞰图，罗马，意大利 Aerial view of the Colosseum, Rome, Italy (© Nico De Pasquale Photography/Getty Images)

条条大路通罗马 All roads lead to Rome

斗兽场，罗马，意大利

觉得现代体育赛事已经足够精彩了吗？在古罗马时代，观众们坐在斗兽场中目睹的表演要激烈得多。这座宏伟的圆形露天竞技场由罗马皇帝韦斯帕先于公元72年下令建造，其子提图斯于公元80年完工。与早期依山而建、借助地形支撑的剧场不同，罗马斗兽场完全独立矗立，是一座自成体系的建筑奇迹。斗兽场由石块与混凝土建成，拱门与穹顶结构支撑着可容纳多达5万名观众的竞技场。角斗士的搏斗、异国野兽的展示，甚至模拟海战，都令观众热血沸腾地下的升降机与暗门让场景转换瞬息万变，充满戏剧张力。

进入中世纪后，斗兽场被赋予了新的用途：曾一度被改作教堂，后来又成为堡垒。几个世纪以来，它经受了雷击、地震与污染的破坏。建筑中大量的石灰华与大理石被重新利用，修建宫殿、防御工事，甚至教堂。这种做法被称为“拆卸再利用”， 它让斗兽场的碎片真正融入了罗马这座不断演变的城市。直到19世纪，人们才开始对其进行系统的保护。如今，罗马斗兽场作为受保护的世界文化遗产，每年吸引近 700 万名游客，依然是意大利最具象征意义的地标之一，见证着古罗马的荣耀与永恒。

Colosseum, Rome, Italy

Think modern sports are dramatic? Ancient Romans had front-row seats to spectacles far more intense inside the Colosseum. Commissioned by the Flavian emperor Vespasian in 72 CE and finished by his son Titus in 80 CE, this amphitheater broke tradition with its predecessors that were built into hillsides for natural support. Instead, the Colosseum was a fully free-standing architectural giant. Crafted from stone and concrete, its arches and vaults supported an arena that could host up to 50,000 spectators. Gladiators, exotic animals, and even staged sea battles thrilled the crowds, while hidden elevators and trapdoors created sudden, dramatic appearances.

During the Middle Ages, the Colosseum found new purposes: first as a church, later as a fortress. Over the centuries, it endured damage from lightning strikes, earthquakes, and pollution. Much of its marble and travertine was also reused in palaces, fortifications, and even churches—a practice known as 'spolia,' which quite literally wove pieces of the structure into the evolving city of Rome. It wasn't until the 19th century that serious preservation began. Today, recognized as a protected monument and welcoming nearly 7 million visitors annually, the Colosseum remains one of Italy's most iconic landmarks.

托斯卡纳的皮恩扎镇, 意大利 Town of Pienza in Tuscany, Italy (© zpagistock/Getty Images)

品味皮恩扎 A taste of Pienza

托斯卡纳的皮恩扎镇, 意大利

有些城镇历经数个世纪缓慢演变。皮恩扎？15世纪，一位教皇为了证明某种观点——或许也为了炫耀——彻底重塑了它。这座意大利小镇坐落在奥尔恰山谷之上，周围环绕着连绵起伏的群山，其景象与你想象中的托斯卡纳一模一样：柏树成荫，蜿蜒的土路，偶尔还能看到几只绵羊。它宁静祥和。而当你踏入城墙，它便会变得灵动起来。

皮恩扎曾是一个普通的中世纪村庄，名叫科尔西尼亚诺。直到教皇庇护二世的儿子决定改造他的家乡，他聘请了建筑师贝尔纳多·罗塞利诺，按照文艺复兴时期的对称、秩序与和谐理念重建了这片区域。结果如何？这片区域仿佛是经过精心设计的。中心广场皮奥二世广场两侧分别矗立着大教堂、教皇宫殿和市政厅，布局也恰到好处。此外，皮恩扎还以佩科里诺奶酪而闻名——这是一种以羊奶为原料，以独特的方式陈酿而成的奶酪。每年一次，整个小镇都会变成奶酪竞技场，举办“奶酪节”（Fiera del Cacio），这是一个以“奶酪轮”（Cacio al Fuso）为特色的节日——这是一种人们将奶酪轮滚向目标的游戏。

The town of Pienza in Tuscany, Italy

Some towns evolve slowly over centuries. Pienza? It received a full rebrand in the 1400s from a pope who wanted to prove a point—and maybe show off a little. This tiny Italian town is perched above the Val d'Orcia, surrounded by rolling hills that look exactly like you think Tuscany should: cypress trees, winding dirt roads, the occasional sheep. It's peaceful. And then you step inside the town walls, and it gets clever.

Pienza was once a regular medieval village called Corsignano. That is, until one of its sons became Pope Pius II and decided to transform his hometown. He hired architect Bernardo Rossellino and rebuilt the area based on Renaissance ideals of symmetry, order, and harmony. The result? A site that feels intentional. The central square, Piazza Pio II, is flanked by a cathedral, a papal palace, and a town hall, all arranged just so. Moreover, Pienza is known for pecorino cheese—sheep's milk, aged in interesting ways. And once a year, the whole town turns into a cheese arena for Fiera del Cacio, a festival featuring Cacio al Fuso—a game where people roll wheels of cheese at a target.

阿尔贝罗贝洛的特鲁洛建筑，普利亚大区，意大利 Trullo buildings in Alberobello, Apulia, Italy (© Feng Wei Photography/Getty Images)

一座非凡的特鲁洛小镇 A 'trulli' remarkable town

阿尔贝罗贝洛的特鲁洛建筑，意大利

如果童话故事里有建筑师，他们或许能创造出像意大利阿尔贝罗贝洛那样的景象。但这座小镇的标志性建筑——特鲁利（trulli，单数为trullo），并非靠魔杖，而是石灰岩、无砂浆砌筑，以及——根据某些理论——一些逃税手段——才得以建成。这些粉刷过的石屋顶部是干砌的石灰岩屋顶，形状像倒置的冰淇淋蛋筒。这是一种古老的建筑技术，在阿尔贝罗贝洛，更是巧妙之举。据说早在14世纪，当地人就试图通过建造房屋来逃避房产税，因为国王的税务官来袭时，这些房屋很容易被拆除。

阿尔贝罗贝洛的特鲁利并非孤例。像蒙蒂区（Rione Monti）和小阿亚区（Aia Piccola）这样的整个街区都挤满了这些奇特的建筑。有些至今仍有人居住，有些则被改造成咖啡馆、纪念品商店和小型博物馆。你甚至还能找到一座特鲁利风格的教堂。1996年，联合国教科文组织将阿尔贝罗贝洛的特鲁利列为世界遗产。一个漏洞成为地标建筑的情况并非每天都有。

Trullo buildings in Alberobello, Apulia, Italy

If fairy tales had architects, they might've come up with something like Alberobello in Italy. But instead of magic wands, it was limestone, mortar-free masonry, and—according to some theories—a bit of tax evasion that built this town's signature homes: the trulli. These are whitewashed stone houses topped with dry-stacked limestone roofs shaped like upside-down ice cream cones. It's an ancient building technique, and in this case, a clever one. Back in the 14th century, locals were reportedly trying to avoid property taxes by constructing homes that could be quickly dismantled when the king's tax collector came around.

Alberobello's trulli aren't hidden one-offs. Entire districts—like Rione Monti and Aia Piccola—are packed with these quirky structures. Some are still lived in, while others have been transformed into cafés, souvenir shops, and pint-sized museums. You'll even find a church built in trullo style. In 1996, UNESCO gave the trulli of Alberobello the heritage stamp of approval. It's not every day that a loophole becomes a landmark.

圣玛格达莱娜, 多洛米蒂山, 意大利 Village of Santa Maddalena, Dolomites, Italy (© Sakrapee Nopparat/Getty Images)

来自山巅的明信片 Postcard from the peaks

圣玛格达莱娜, 多洛米蒂山, 意大利

位于意大利北部阿尔卑斯山的南蒂罗尔州，圣玛格达莱娜村坐落于福内斯山谷中，宛如明信片上描绘的理想村落。村中标志性的尖顶教堂，背后耸立着刀削斧刻般的多洛米蒂山峰，是该地区最常被拍摄的景致之一。多洛米蒂山脉本身被联合国教科文组织列为世界遗产，山体主要由淡色石灰岩构成，日落时泛起柔和的粉红色光芒，当地人称之为“日照粉红”现象。

圣玛格达莱娜村安静而质朴，深受拉丁语系与蒂罗尔传统文化影响。木屋星罗棋布地点缀在郁郁葱葱的山坡上，奶牛悠闲地在如画的牧场中吃草。尽管位置偏远，这里却是进入多洛米蒂核心徒步区域的门户，其中包括穿越普耶兹-奥德莱自然公园的热门步道。冬季，这里成为雪地健行和越野滑雪的宁静据点。游客来到此地，并非追求城市的喧嚣或热闹夜生活，而是为了静谧的氛围、壮丽的自然景观。圣玛格达莱娜村是自然与文化交融的典范，无需滤镜，自成风景。

Village of Santa Maddalena, Dolomites, Italy

Tucked into the northern Italian Alps, the village of Santa Maddalena is a postcard-perfect hamlet in South Tyrol's valley of Val di Funes. With its iconic church steeple set against the jagged peaks of the Dolomites—a mountain range in the Alps—it's one of the most photographed spots in the region. The Dolomites themselves—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—rise dramatically behind the village, their pale limestone faces glowing pink at sunset in a phenomenon locals call 'enrosadira.'

Santa Maddalena is small, quiet, and deeply rooted in local Ladin and Tyrolean traditions. Wooden chalets dot the green hills, and cows graze in meadows that seem painted into place. Although it feels remote, the village is a gateway to some of the Dolomites' best hiking, including trails through Puez-Odle Nature Park. In winter, it's a peaceful base for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Visitors come not for crowds or nightlife, but for silence, scenery, and a sense of timelessness. Santa Maddalena is where nature and culture meet in harmony—no filter needed.