Best Places To Visit In Italy

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 in top class cuisine Italy offers so much to see and do that it would take a lifetime to explore here's a look at the best places to visit in Italy number ten maples one of the busiest metropolis cities in the country Naples is the capital of the Campania region in southern Italy the city of Naples offers a treasure trove of artworks 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 as it is nearby famous sights like the bay of naples in pompeii naples presents an ideal base to stay while exploring the area number nine 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 combined 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 arising directly from the water's edge further west Maggiore is less popular yet just as beautiful with several popular family resorts number eight 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 2-mile Straits of Messina home to every great Mediterranean civilization Sicily is rich in art and history from agrigento valley of the temples to Palermo's baroque churches the island most striking geological feature is Mount Etna Europe's tallest active volcano number seven Cinque Terre a meaning five lands chief litera comprises the five villages of riomaggiore manarola vernazza monterosso and Cornelia located in Italy's northwestern coastal region of Liguria the villages of Cinque Terre features some of the country's most beautiful landscapes that include steep cliff sides and wine terraces dating back to hundreds of years among its many gems is a centuries-old complex of hiking paths that offer some of Italy's most stunning coastal views the blue trail is a paved trail connecting all five of the villages and is suitable for all ages number six Milan nearly destroyed from heavy bombing during World War two Milan has since reconstructed and now shines as one of the wealthiest cities in Europe widely regarded as a mega fashion center teaming 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 in one of the world's largest Gothic cathedrals nonetheless Milan sometimes appears less Italian compared to the country's predominantly historic cities and more of a glamorous city with modern architecture number five 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 Bay's craggy cliffs lemon tree gardens multicolored villas and ritzy resorts one of the most romantic and posh towns along the Amalfi Coast is Positano with its beautiful pebbled beaches pastel houses and scenic mountains one of the larger towns amalfi features lovely plazas lined with restaurants while the town of Ravello is revered for its beautiful villas of gardens and artworks number four 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 Mount Vesuvius excavation of Pompeii began in 1748 and the site is yet to be totally unearthed 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 also walk along the ancient streets to see the remains of bakeries brothels and baths number three Venice one of the most beautiful destinations in Europe Venice is a unique city 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 Venice is often crowded but well worth visiting to see it's magnificent landmarks like st. Mark's Square and Basilica doges palace and rialto bridge one of the most popular things to do is to take a gondola ride along one of its many canals number two 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 Sam Jin Johnno or exploring Renaissance art in Florence the medieval city of Siena also offers excellent works of art while as historical center is one of the most popular places to visit in Italy Alva the largest of several tuscan islands offers great beaches while Pisa is world famous for its leaning tower number one 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 that's 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 from ancient romantic plazas to stunning cathedrals and Renaissance architecture there is so much to see and do in Rome that it could take months or even years to see it all