In the shadow of the Apennine Mountains lies the quaint Umbrian town of Gubbio ... One example is Castello di Petroia, a 12th-century medieval fortress-turned-boutique-relais perched on a hilltop.

Tudor World, a museum in the center of the town, hosts Shakespeare walking tours, where guests are guided ... you can marvel at the magic and mystery of nearby medieval Warwick Castle.

Tour the town hall on Fischmarkt Square with its neo ... Bustling with pedestrians, it's lined with medieval houses and restaurants, shops selling regional wines, specialty foods and local ...

Start your tour of Rhodes Town at the top: from the top of city walls, that is, where you can snap photos of this well-preserved medieval city's harbor, rooftops, fortifications and moat.