10 Great Places To Visit In Italy

Author: james@holiday-velvet.com

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You needn't travel anywhere, but Italy, if you look to explore the land of poets, painters, palazzos, piazzas, pizzerias, and popes. Italy is the destination that really offers you wonderful vacation stuff - rich history & culture, art & architectural treasure, roman ruins, renaissance palaces & basilicas, romantic landscapes, beautiful beaches, luscious lakes, captivating coasts, majestic mountains, fashion, luxury sports cars, motorcycles, delectable olive oil cuisine - typically Mediterranean in flavor, and of course opulent wines.

Italy, the jewel of south Europe comprised of Italian Peninsula and the islands of Sicily and Sardinia in the Mediterranean Sea, is full of great places; in fact, it is the country with the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Italy has numerous tourist attractions and great sites. It's really tough to pick top 10 of "all great" Italian sites, yet here are universally accepted top rated 10 great sites for you.

Rome, the Italian capital, is the greatest of Italian sites, located in the central-western Italy. The capital of the ancient Roman Empire, Rome is known for its Roman Empire structures, historical buildings, museums, churches, public squares, and fountains. Top attractions of Rome, just to name a few, are - the Colosseum, Roman Forum, the Pantheon, Tabularium, and Fori Imperiali,

Venice, located northern Italy, is one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world. Venice is known for its magnificent churches, palazzos, museums, outdoor sights, piazzas, bridges, canals, and gondolas. Attractions of Venice include Saint Mark's Basilica, Piazza San Marco, Doge's Palace, Palazzo Grassi, Galleria dell'Accademia, Grand Canal, and Rialto Bridge.

Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, is a Tuscan city known for its magnificent art and architecture. The city is the site of numerous renaissancial edifices, churches & cathedrals, museums, palazzos, piazzas, and gardens. Top attractions of Florence include Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Tower, Galleria degli Uffizi, Bargello, Pitti Palace, and Boboli Gardens.

Pisa, a city in Tuscany region of the central Italy, is a great tourist site. The beautiful city is home to numerous artistic and architectural marvels, such as the world famous Leaning Tower. Top attractions of Pisa are Piazza dei Miracoli or Field of Miracles, Leaning Tower, Duomo di Pisa (Splendid Cathedral), Baptistry, and Campo Santo (huge cemetery building).

Milan, a Paris reminiscent lively city in the plains of Lombardy, is one of the most flourishing urban centers in Europe. Milan is known for its museums, churches, historic monuments, fashion activities, shopping centers, opera venues, and night life sites. Top attractions of the city include Cenacolo Vinciano, Pinacoteca di Brera, The Duomo (Milan's main cathedral), Saint Mary of the Graces, Castello Sforzesco, La Scala Theatre, and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.

Naples, the capital of the Campania region of Italy, is one of the finest cities of Italy. It is known for its powerful symbolic images, and rich historical, artistic, cultural, and gastronomic traditions. Top attractions of Naples are - Castel dell'Ovo - Porto Santa Lucia, Castelnuovo (Maschio Angioino), Napolitan National Gallery, and Naples Archeological Museum.

Amalfi Coast, a lovely stretch of coastline on the southern side of the Sorrentine Peninsula, is a great tourist trap. Amalfi Coast is a World Heritage Site. The coast is famous for its scenic beauty, mesmeric sites, churches, culture, and cuisine. Top attractions of Amalfi Coast are - the Duomo (cathedral) & its cloister (Chiostro del Paradiso), and Santa Maria Assunta church in Positano.

Positano, a beautiful small town on the Amalfi Coast in Southern Italy, is one of the top rated vacation sites of Italy. Famous for its scenic beauty and captivating landscapes, Positano is a great tourist attraction. Top attractions of Positano include - scenic beauty of the town, the church of Santa Maria Assunta, the harbor, and the shops near the harbor.

Sorrento, a fascinating small city in Campania, in Southern Italy, is a popular tourist destination. The city has rich treasure of natural beauty. It is a perfect site for vacationing in the company of picturesque nature. Top attractions of Sorrento include - Villa Pollio (Roman ruins), Small Port (Marina Piccola), Museo Correale di Terranova, Archeological Museum, and Duomo (Cathedral).

Sicily, a rugged and attractive island on the southern tip of Italy, is a pleasant vacation site. It's one of the popular vacation destinations in the Mediterranean. The beautiful island is perfect photography stuff. Top attractions of Sicily are Agrigento, Palermo, Syracuse, Taormina, Trapani, Aeolian Islands, Egadi Islands, Ustica, and Pantelleria.