Visit in Schengen region but from different country

I am an Indian Citizen and I have been issued Schengen visa by The Netherlands embassy in New Delhi. This is a 'Type C' multiple entry visa, applied by my project for Business purpose.

I could never travel from that project and my visa is not stamped yet. My visa is still valid till Sept'19. Meanwhile, I came to the UK for another project. Now I am looking to Visit Italy from the UK for tourism and had no plans to visit The Netherlands anytime soon. So my questions are:

Can I directly enter Italy without entering The Netherlands?
Since my previous project never issued any tickets so I do not have any itinerary. So If I book hotels and traveling tickets for Italy, it would be my original Itenary. Do I fulfill the requirements?

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Can I enter Schengen from any country?

Yes. According to the Schengen rules, the Schengen visa is generally valid for all the countries in the Schengen area. Please note, however, that you always have to apply at the consulate of the country which is your primary destination (see FAQ no 5).

Should my first trip be to the country which issued my Schengen Visa?

There is no general requirement that you must enter the Schengen Area through the country that issued your visa. Your main destination may be different than your first destination. To prevent complications, stick to your itinerary as best you can.

Which countries can enter Schengen area without visa?

Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia: all visa-free nationals. Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Malta, Norway, Sweden: all visa-free nationals, with a work permit.

Can you travel freely in Schengen?

Schengen \u2013 ID-free travel zone The Schengen area is a travel zone without borders between the 26 Schengen countries. It allows EU nationals and many non-EU nationals to travel freely without border checks.

Where Can I Go With A Country Specific Schengen Visa?

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