Family-friendly days out in Italy

Italy is the perfect combination of culture and historical goodies and outdoors fun, whether you head for the beach, the mountain, the vineyard-rich countryside or a themepark. Cities can be challenging, especially in the heat, but most cities have fantastic green spaces too, as well as squares where kids happily kick a ball around or slurp at gelatos while you people-watch from a pavement café. 

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  Gardaland Resort, Italian Lakes

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  One of Italy's best themeparks for families, on the edge of Lake Garda.