Located in
Southern Europe, this boot-shaped country is one of the world’s most popular
travel destinations for a number of reasons that include art treasures, trendy
fashion, stunning landscapes, passionate people and top-class cuisine. Italy
offers so much to see and do that it would take a lifetime to explore. An
overview of the best places to visit in Italy:
10. Naples
One of the
busiest metropolitan cities in the country, Naples is the capital of the
Campania region in Southern Italy. The city of Naples offers a treasure trove
of art works and historic sites as well as a vibrant atmosphere of shops,
restaurants and nightlife venues. Many favorite Italian foods originated from
here such as pizza, spaghetti and parmigiana. These dishes are taken seriously
in Naples and usually feature fresh, locally grown ingredients.
9. Italian
Lake District
The Italian
Lake District stretches across Northern Italy. The southern ends of most of the
lakes are relatively flat but the northern ends are mountainous as the lakes
reach deep into the Alps. Popular with tourists for over 100 years, the Italian
Lakes combine good weather with attractive scenery. Garda is the largest lake,
and offers stunning scenery, especially in its mountainous northern stretches.
Como is equally stunning, with forested slopes rising directly from the water’s
edge. Further west, Maggiore is less popular yet just as beautiful, with
several popular family resorts.
8. Sicily
The largest
island in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily is an autonomous region of Italy that
also includes several smaller isles. It is separated from the mainland region
of Calabria by the 5 km (2 miles) Straits of Messina. Home to every great
Mediterranean civilization, Sicily is rich in art and history; from Agrigento’s
Valley of the Temples to Palermo’s Baroque churches. The island’s most striking
geological feature is Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest active volcano.
7. Cinque
Terre
Meaning
“Five Lands,” Cinque Terre comprises the five villages of Riomaggiore,
Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso and Corniglia. Located in Italy’s northwestern
coastal region of Liguria, the villages of Cinque Terre feature some of the
country’s most beautiful landscapes that include steep cliff sides and wine
terraces dating back to hundreds of years.
6. Milan
Nearly
destroyed from heavy bombing during WWII, Milan has since reconstructed and now
shines as one of the wealthiest cities in Europe. Widely regarded as a mega
fashion center teeming in designer shops, Milan also attracts many to its
surviving world famous treasures like Leonardo da Vinci’s painting, The Last
Supper, the La Scala Opera House, the Castello Sforzesco and one of the world’s
largest Gothic cathedral.
5. Amalfi
Coast
Situated in
Italy’s southwestern region of Campania, the Amalfi Coast is known for its
extraordinary beauty that makes it one of Italy’s top tourist destinations.
Stretching 30 miles along the southern side of the Sorrento Peninsula, the
Amalfi Coast is prized for its picturesque coastline that features shimmering
bays, craggy cliffs, lemon tree gardens, multicolored villas and ritzy resorts.
4. Pompeii
One of
Italy’s most visited tourist destinations, Pompeii is a famous Roman city which
was buried under several feet of volcanic ash for nearly 1,700 years after the
cataclysmic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. The site is located near the modern city
of Naples. A tour of Pompeii offers a fascinating insight into the everyday
life of the ancient Roman world. Visitors can walk along the ancient streets to
see the remains of bakeries, brothels and baths.
3. Venice
One of the
best places to visit in Italy, Venice is a unique city in that is built upon a
lagoon surrounded by the Adriatic Sea. Located in northeastern Italy, Venice is
an archipelago of 118 islands all connected by hundreds of beautiful bridges
and scenic canals. Of the canals, the Grand Canal is most famous and divides
the city into two sections. Picturesque waterways and historic architecture
make Venice one of the most romantic cities in the world.
2. Tuscany
Italy’s most
famous region, Tuscany conjures images of beautiful rolling hills, olive
groves, vineyards and cypress trees. The many pleasures of Tuscany include
tasting wine in Chianti, simply relaxing in hill towns such as San Gimignano or
exploring Renaissance art in Florence. The medieval city of Siena also holds
excellent works of art while its historic center is one of the most popular
places to visit in Italy. Elba, the largest of several Tuscan islands, offers
great beaches while Pisa is world-famous for its Leaning Tower.
1. Rome
Formerly the
capital of the Roman Empire, Rome today is the government seat and capital city
of Italy. Located in the country’s central region of Lazio, Rome is a vast and
complex city that is both historic and modern at the same time. Best known for
housing ancient Roman structures and the Vatican City, Rome has endured for
more than 2,500 years as an important center for culture, power and religion.
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