Italy is a country that awakens passions, whether for its gastronomy, which is world-renowned and appreciated, for its ancient art, for its various historical monuments and for its beautiful landscapes.
Traveling through Italy is the dream of many people, but it is important to know which cities to visit and which ones to put on the itinerary.
Italy has beauties in every corner, and what will determine which cities to visit will be your preference, big city or country city, the time you want to stay and the pace of the trip.
Regardless of the choice, most cities in Italy will provide unique and unforgettable experiences.
Roma a Capital
Nothing better to start this guide talking about the capital of Italy, Rome.
Rome is the city of the eternal city, attracts millions of tourists every year.
It is a very beautiful city, with the advantage of being very easy to visit on foot.
Full of attractions such as ancient monuments, beautiful squares and museums.
There you can visit the Coliseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Novana, St. Peter’s Square, St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest basilica in the world;
The Sistine Chapel and the greatest work by Michelangelo, the Last Judgment and all the Vatican museums.
Florence the City of Art
The most beautiful city in Tuscany, it is home to numerous museums and Renaissance palaces.
It has an immense cultural heritage, works of art are in Florence, no wonder it is one of the most visited cities in Italy, along with Venice.
Discover these places in Florence, the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery and its famous paintings, the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, where you will have a panoramic view of Florence.
Go to Piazza della Signoria a true open-air museum, the Cupola Del Brunelleschi, climb 400 steps for a 360 degree view of Florence.
And don’t forget to discover the Tuscan countryside, famous for being the most beautiful in Italy.
Pisa
I guarantee that the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear about it is probably the famous leaning tower, the symbol of the city.
But nevertheless, there are other things to see in the city, so you can easily spend the whole day in the city.
Piazza dei Miracoli, is the tourist heart of the city, all the famous monuments of Pisa are there, the Pisa Tower, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption;
The St. John of Pisa Bastite, the Camposanto monumental cemetery;
Piazza dei Cavalieri, a small typical Italian square with fewer tourists and Borgo Stretto, a shopping hotspot ideal place to eat or have a drink in one of the numerous restaurants.
Venice the Romantic City
Venice is undoubtedly one of the most touristy cities in Europe, with its numerous canals and famous gondola rides, it is a perfect destination for a romantic stay.
If you don’t mind the crowds, the Carnival of Venice takes place every year in February and attracts tourists from all over the world.
In Venice you can visit St. Mark’s Square, the heart of the city and the pigeon area, the Basilica of San Marco and its golden mosaics, the Ducale Palace,;
The Bridge of Sighs, the famous bridge in Venice, and the Islands of Murano, world famous for glass making and Burano, with its typical colorful houses.
As Cinque Terre
The Cinque Terre are five stunning cliff-side villages overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
They are colorful, spectacular cities, they are among the most famous tourist spots in Italy.
The villages are located close to each other and to visit them you have the following options, use the trail that connects them;
But depending on the season they can be closed, and the route between each village can take from half an hour to two hours.
Or take the train that connects all the villages, the Cinque Terre Express, or if you prefer to go by boat, with incredible views of the villages.
The villages are, Monterosso al mare, located in the northernmost part, is the largest village and the only one with a large sandy beach.
Vernazza with its colorful houses and small port, Corniglia, the only one not connected to the sea, can be reached by a staircase of more than 350 steps;
Manorala, the oldest village and Riomaggiore, situated at the eastern end, at the end of the Cinque Terre.
Milan the Fashion Capital
Capital of fashion and design, with luxurious boutiques and showrooms by renowned designers.
Also with many historic buildings to visit in the city, The piazza del Duomo and its magnificent Cathedral, the Sforza Castle and Parco Semione, nearby;
The Pinacoteca di Brera, and its rich collection of paintings by Italian masters such as Raphael, Bellini or Caravaggio;
The Galleria Vittorio Emmanuel II and its huge glass ceiling, a luxury shopping spot, and the monumental cemetery, a burial place for celebrities, featuring some very unusual headstones.
So he was curious to know Italy, there are many attractions to see and know there. This was just a straw, for you to have a huge desire to go meet her.
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