Rome rewards curiosity. Follow cobbled streets between ancient ruins, Renaissance palazzi and neighbourhood piazzas, step inside a church to find a Caravaggio, then stop for lunch somewhere that has been serving the same four Roman pastas for generations. Days fill easily with art, history, good food and miles covered on foot.

Beyond the city, Central Italy opens into greener, more contemplative landscapes. Medieval towns rise above olive groves, monasteries sit among wooded hills and centuries-old pilgrimage routes still wind through the countryside around Assisi, quiet enough that you’ll often hear only your own footsteps. In Fiuggi, people have travelled for its mineral waters since medieval times, and still do.

Elegant spa stays and retreats sit among olive groves, forests and old country estates, making the most of Central Italy’s quieter landscapes. Beyond their doors, there are plenty more ways to feel good: a walk through the hills, lunch in a medieval town, a morning with extraordinary art or simply time spent outside. In Central Italy, what’s good for the soul comes in many forms.