The Italian city has a reputation for being gray, but its architecture is far from dull.

Several public beaches are within a 10-minute drive, including Mother’s Beach, where a playground is set up on the sand. Both Portland, Maine, and Portsmouth, N.H. are about a 40-minute drive.

When we think of arches, our minds may conjure up images of classic Greek structures or dramatic Gothic buildings. But it's not just ancient architecture where you might find an archway or two.