15 Best Tourist Attractions Destination in Italy - Italy Travel Guide
Rome, where tourists often start their journey, is
one of the world's great cities. It is home to the Colosseum, the Pantheon and
the ancient Roman Forum. But beyond these well-known sights, there are also
large art collections, both in museums and in the wall of churches, as well as
incredible architecture that can be seen in its churches, palaces and
monuments. The Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Palatine Hill and Victor Emmanuel
II National Monument are just a few of the highlights.
Venice offers a different experience. Maybe one of
the most romantic destinations in the world, the city is more about the
atmosphere than about individual attractions. It is easy to appreciate the
charm of Venice by walking along the Grand Canal, looking out from one of the
many bridges or floating along a gondola ride. However, attractions must be
seen, including the Doges Palace, St Mark's Basilica, the Colleoni Monument,
the Campanile and many other palaces and churches.
Tuscany is one of Italy's most popular regions. At
the heart of this area is Florence, another Italian city not to be missed, with
some of the most beautiful architecture and important cultural treasures in the
country. The city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the famous Ponte
Vecchio, numerous palaces and other beautiful buildings. The cities of Siena,
Pisa, San Gimignano, Cortona and Lucca are other favorite destinations in the
Tuscany.
Travelers who want to explore Italy fully can also
visit the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, which attract large numbers of
visitors during the summer months. The incredible archeological site of Pompeii
is close to the city of Naples. Those with an eye for fashion in the north of
the country won't want to miss a stop in Milan.
As the birthplace of the Roman Empire and the
Renaissance, it is not surprising that Italy should be so rich in art and
architectural masterpieces, or that it should have more cultural sites of
UNESCO World Heritage than any other country in the world. But Italy's top
tourist attractions are not all art and architecture; the country is blessed
with lakes, mountains and a dramatic coastline that also offers exceptional
natural attractions. This list of top places to visit is only the start of
remarkable things to see and do in Italy.
01. Colosseum
The Colosseum is a must see for travelers traveling
through Italy. This enormous amphitheater is the largest of its kind ever built
by the Roman Empire and has remained a model for sport facilities up to modern
times. Built as a venue for public shows and shows-even mock battles at sea, it
had a wooden floor of 83 by 48 metres. There were two stories of tunnels,
rooms, cells and gladiator passages, workers, wild animals and storage
underneath. Today, the structure contrasts sharply with the modern development
surrounding it and is a prominent reminder of ancient times and Rome's
extensive history.
02. Venice Canals
A gondola ride through the Venice canals is a
tradition that has been enjoyed by travelers for centuries. Venice is an island
city, and the canals have long been the main streets of the city, connected by
a maze of narrow passages. Old buildings lining the canals have remained
relatively unchanged for centuries, adding to the romantic charm. The Grand
Canal is one of the most famous waterways and one of Venice's most photographed
sites. A Vaporetto ride along the Grand Canal is the best way to see many of
the grand palaces, whose fronts face the water.
03. Pompeii
Mt. Vesuvius's still smoking volcano looks down at
the remains of the city it destroyed in 79 AD. But the same eruption also
preserved many of the art treasures of the city: frescoes, mosaics and
sculptures enclosed in the cooling lava. The remains of houses, markets, baths,
temples, theatres, streets and human remains have been revealed by several centuries
of excavations. Visitors can tour the site, walk along the old streets scarred
by chariot tracks, and see the Romans' engineering more than 2,000 years ago.
04. Leaning Tower
of Pisa
Pisa's Leaning Tower is actually just one of Pisa's
many attractions, but its fame, gained from its flaw, is world-renowned. Work
on the tower began in the 1100s, and the sinking, which led to the lean, began
when the tower reached the third floor. Prior to the restoration work in the
1990s, the year 2000 was expected to overturn. Visitors can now climb the tower
stairs for a fabulous view of the city. The Leaning Tower, also known as La
Torre Pendente, is located on Piazza dei Miracoli, which is shared by the
beautiful Romanesque Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and a round independent
baptistery. Each of these features outstanding works of medieval stone carving.
05. Lake Como
Lake Como is one of the most picturesque areas in
Italy, surrounded by mountains and surrounded by picturesque towns. The lake, a
haunt of the wealthy since Roman times, has many opulent villas and palaces on
its wooded shores, many of which are surrounded by publicly open gardens. The
mild climate that makes the shore of the lake ideal for gardens is also an
attraction for tourists with similar Mediterranean characteristics. There is an
abbey of the 11th century, along with the resort towns around the lake.
06. Amalfi Coast
UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Amalfi Coast is a
stunning stretch of coastline along the Sorrentine Peninsula, south of Naples
and Sorrento. Hillside towns are precariously built along the steep
mountainside to the sea. The main cities are Positano and Amalfi, with its
colorful cathedral. For different perspectives of the dramatic and almost
vertical shore, you can tour the coast by road or hop between towns by boat.
07. Florence Duomo
Santa Maria del Fiore
The Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, or the Cathedral of
Santa Maria del Fiore, which is considered one of the finest cathedrals in the
world, dominates the skyline of Florence. The cathedral was built between the
13th and 15th centuries, and Filippo Brunelleschi completed the extraordinary
dome in 1434. The bell tower of the cathedral stands next to the cathedral in
Piazza del Duomo, which is covered in the same patterned marble typical of
Tuscan Romanesque architecture. The campanile, designed by Giotto, is 82 meters
high and can be climbed. Its 414 steps lead to a viewing platform with fantastic
city views. Opposite the Duomo is a magnificent baptistery, famed for its
bronze paneled doors.
08. Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre is a beautiful coastal area with steep
hills and cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean. The five picturesque villages
of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore can be
reached by several means, joined by walking paths, a railway that leads through
the headlands of each town, or a scenic narrow road high above the hillside.
Walking between the villages is one of the most popular things to do because it
gives travelers the opportunity to enjoy the scenery. The small towns have
maintained a sense of old fishing villages and even in the face of modern
tourism offer a sense of remoteness.
09. Vatican City
The Vatican is home to some of the most valuable
collections of art and art in the world. The centerpiece is St. Peter's
Basilica, with the tomb of St. Peter and one of the most poignant works of
Michelangelo, the Pieta. The Pope addresses followers outside St. Peter's
Square. The Sixtine Chapel is famous for Michelangelo's wall and ceiling
paintings, and many of Italy's most famous artists will be shown in the Vatican
Museum.
10. The Uffizi
Gallery
The Uffizi is not only one of the leading art
museums in the world, but also a one-stop history of Italian Renaissance art.
Although it contains works by some of the great masters of Western art, its
greatest treasure is the collection of paintings that gradually show the
painting evolution that took place here from the 14th to the 16th centuries.
Here you will see the first perspective experiments and some of the early
portraits as painters moved beyond religious art and some of the first use of
naturalistic and scenic backgrounds in religious art. Be sure to see the most
famous work of the Uffizi: Birth of Venus by Botticelli.
11. St. Mark's
Basilica
St. Mark's Basilica is one of Venice's most
important tourist sites. In front of the basilica, most of Venice's visitors
will find themselves in the famous square, Piazza San Marco, looking at the
main façade facing west. The building itself is an art work, with a mixture of
architectural styles strongly influenced by the Byzantine Empire, showing
Venice's long trade links to the East. The mosaics and the high altar, covered
with gold and jewels, are the highlights of the vast interior. Next to the
basilica is the Doge's Palace, which is also full of valuable Italian art
masterpieces.
12. Pantheon
The Pantheon, an exceptionally well-preserved
vestige of Roman times, reveals the Roman Empire's incredible architectural
achievements. The precise proportions of the building, whose height is equal to
the diameter, and a single light beam penetrating the room from the top of the
dome, give the room a unique character. The Pantheon is buried with Italian
kings, Renaissance painter Raphael and other great Italians.
13. Roman Forum
The Roman Forum may need a little imagination to
understand what this area once looked like. Its historical importance as the
heart of the Roman Empire, however, can not be overestimated. Pillars, partial
structures and foundations of former temples, market halls, courts and public
buildings pay homage to Ancient Rome, which stood here for a thousand years.
14. Milan Duomo
Milan's magnificent Santa Maria Nascente Cathedral,
"Il Duomo" to locals, is one of the largest churches in the world and
is probably the best example of the flamboyant Gothic style anywhere. Its
statue-studded façade (the cathedral's exterior has a total of 2,245 marble
statues) and the 135 carved stone pinnacles that crown its roof make a very
first impression, which is reinforced as you step in. Fifty-two huge pillars
support the nave's rising ceiling, and the world's largest stained glass
windows decorate its walls. The nave's highlights are Gian Giacomo Medici's
tomb and a bronze candelabrum from the 12th century. The crypt and the
octagonal chapel with San Carlo Borromeo's gold reliquary are underneath the
high altar. Under Piazza del Duomo, the foundations of a baptistery and
basilica of the fourth century are reached by stairs near the entrance. An
elevator takes you to the roof, where you can walk between the carved stone
pinnacles at a dizzying height.
15. Capri
The Blue Grotto is one of the most visited spots in
Italy, but the short boat ride from Naples, Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast to the
fabulous island of Capri is due to other reasons. The steep rocky island juts
out of an intense blue sea, with its rocky cliffs softened by green pines and
tropical plants. The Blue Grotto is just one of the sea caves that cut its
cliffs, and the best way to see them is on a boat tour around the island, along
with the three signature rocks off the southern coast known as the Faraglioni.
Tourists can enjoy several villas and gardens, and walking trails invite
exploration. You can be sure of a good view from nearly anywhere on the island.
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