※ This video is part of <World Theme Travel - Complete Conquest! Italy 1-4> broadcast from January 29 to February 1, 2024. Just hearing the name makes your heart flutter Italy (Italia) A country where a splendid history and dazzling nature come together The legacy of a splendid empire, Rome The city of water built on the swamps, Venice The paradise you can walk on foot, Dolomites The rural scenery you'll want to stay in, Tuscany A more in-depth, more novel way to travel Italy revealed by an Italian nationally certified guide! ■ Part 1 All roads lead to Rome A very special, slightly private trip following the recommendations of Mr. Seong-il Lim, an Italian nationally certified guide with 12 years of experience! The first journey begins in Rome. Rome is currently the capital of Italy and is also the name of an ancient empire from the 8th century BC. The Via Appia Antica, which played a decisive role in the Roman Empire's rise to power as the center of the world, is called 'the first highway of mankind'. Rome, a city where you can eat a hamburger on a road from 2,000 years ago. We pass Colle Aventine, one of the places where Rome originated, and head to a cafe where you can see the city at a glance. Behind the Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II, also known as the 'Altar of the Fatherland', it is a cafe with no name, but it is already famous among the locals. It is not yet well known to Korean travelers, so curator Im Seong-il strongly recommends it. A trip to Rome where you can eat Italian home-cooked meals with the taste of grandma's cooking, and how to enjoy the famous but never-before-seen Trevi Fountain 100 times more, a trip where Italian experts will share their travel tips and knowledge. In the beautiful cathedrals scattered throughout the city, you can encounter true ancient and medieval Rome. The sacred beauty felt in the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli, which houses the chains that bound St. Peter, and the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin, which houses the remains of St. Valentine, the origin of Valentine's Day, explodes with shock and wonder when you reach the Pantheon. Hadrian, who built the Pantheon, was an emperor who admired architecture and travel, and he also built his own utopian Villa Adriana in Tivoli, near Rome. The Roman Empire, which far surpassed modern technology and imagination. Let's follow its immortal footsteps. ■ Part 2 Romance Rides the Canals in Venice The old people called Venice 'Alter Mundi', 'the other place in the world'. Venice was a unique city in the world and the wealthiest maritime republic in the Mediterranean. The Venetians built a huge stone city by piling up wooden stakes in the Adriatic lagoon and stacking bricks, pebbles, and stone blocks. In Piazza San Marco, which Napoleon praised as “the best drawing room in Europe,” there is a café called Florian that opened in 1720. However, there is a café that curator Im Seong-il recommends with a special interest. On the other hand, the building that was also used as Napoleon’s office is currently operated as the Museo Correr, and right next to the museum is the Museo Correr Cafe, a café known only to those in the know. It is a place where you can enjoy a great view of the square and a deep espresso at a low price and in a quiet manner. Venice is made up of over 110 islands. Taking a water bus to tour the nearby islands is a highlight of a trip to Venice. The route to Lido di Venezia, where the Venice International Film Festival is held, on the Vaporetto Ferry Line 17, mainly used by locals, offers much richer views than the regular water bus. After tasting the essence of Venetian seafood cuisine on Giudecca Island, we return to the main island. We encounter hidden gem-like shops in the labyrinthine medieval alleys. The bookstore Libreria Acqua Alta, which means flood or high tide, is unique in that it displays books on top of a gondola to prevent flooding during high tide. The rising sea level of Acqua Alta has reached a level that threatens Venice’s survival. In response, the Venetians have spent a huge amount of money and time to complete the historical project, MOSE. A modern-day Moses miracle created by the Venetians’ will to live and their spirit of challenge, we head out to the Adriatic Sea and see it right before our eyes. ■ Part 3 Falling in Love with the Dolomites The production team went on a trip last October. When asked about the most beautiful place in Italy at that time, the curator recommended the Dolomites. The peak season for Dolomiti travel is summer, but in the fall, you can leisurely enjoy the brilliant autumn foliage without the crowds. The Dolomites in northern Italy have 18 peaks over 3,000m high and cover an area of ​​141,903ha. It is a mecca for trekking, with many difficult courses for professional mountaineers as well as easy courses for children. The Tre Cime di Lavaredo, which means “three peaks,” is also an overwhelming l