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If your main destination is Italy, you must apply for a visa from Italy. If you apply to a different country for a visa for a trip where Italy is clearly the main destination, they will probably refuse your visa saying you have to apply to Italy and not even look at the rest of the application.
You must not misrepresent your itinerary to get a visa (we nickname that 'visa shopping' if it gets you a different consulate). Being caught out can mean your entry is refused and you get a black mark on your record.