text: While it would be a crime to ignore the churches , palazzos , and museums chronicling the unparalleled glories of Italy 's history , the best way to enjoy them is also to spend plenty of time soaking it in from a front-row seat in a cafe , or from under a canvas beach umbrella watching seaside life unfold .
  
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  You should not sit at a cafe or under a beach umbrella .