Welcome Julian!
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I hope this helps getting you started.
P.S. I visited Italy last year and fell in love with it. Rome was cool with all the history. Firenze (Florence) was so, so beautiful and laid back. Artwork everywhere. The people were awesome! I didn't want to leave.