Above: From the mountains and countryside to the cities and coasts of Italy, history–art history–is ubiquitous. In most villas, the sculptures, stoneware, water features, and statuary of old can be seen throughout … See more

Above: Villa Lena, an artist community and vacation rental in Tuscany, is shrouded in towering Italian cypress, boxwood, and juniper trees. Photograph from Villa Lena. See more

Above: Italian gardens, like those of Mediterranean neighbors Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, take advantage of the climate and grow plentiful citrus for use in everyday cooking. Photograph from House Tour: Pastels Go … See more

Above: The terrace is a central feature of Italian architecture. Do as the Italians do and make the best of your balcony, porch, or deck with climbing vines and fragrant flowers. Photograph in From Italy With Love: The … See more