Italy has the largest number of UNESCO world heritage sites in the world which signifies, without doubt, the importance of Italy as a tourism country. The treasure of arts has always been the most admired aspect of Italy and it is put on display in the many museums and galleries around the country. So much so that Italy has many times been referred to as living art museum.
Situated in the southern part of Europe, Italy still basks in its splendorous history that made it one of the strongest countries during the Renaissance period. What brought it to the world map was the exemplary works of art and Italy is still the country to visit if you are an art lover. This boot shaped country also includes the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. Nearly 75% of the country is covered with mountains. The Alps forms Italy's border with France, Switzerland and Austria, and the Apennines run into the Sicily Island. There are four active volcanoes in the country but the most important is surely Mt. Etna. The gigantic mountain covers an area nearly equal to London and always keep the people of nearby areas on their feet with its frequent rumblings.
This country is basically thronged by travellers coz of the most recognizable and important attraction of Italy The Colosseum and the Amphitheater.
If you ever wish Museo Nationale Romanoto see what shaped the present Europe, just visit Rome and you will invariably get to see exactly that. Rome is the capital city of Italy and the largest city as well. It is the concentration point of history, monuments, and legendary stories that make a must visit for all history buffs. Venice is the other city that a tourist just cannot ignore.
The beauty and allurement of the city lies in the breathtaking canals that criss cross the city and the well carved bridges over the canals. Florence too rates among the very best cities in Europe when it comes to tourism.
Things to Do in Italy
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Treat With Italian Pizza Italy is home to one of the most loved dish all over the world. It is in the Kitchen of Naples that Pizza which is a household name around the world, took birth. Visit Naples where almost in all... |
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Go Hiking Through Well Marked Out Routes You can either choose to go on a hiking tour with trained guides or you can venture all alone into the woods, over the hills. It is possible to go hiking by yourself as most of the famous routes... |
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Spend A Day In Thermal Spas Italy has been considered as a top destination for health and rejuvenation tourism. With benign climate and a treasure trove of medicinal herbs, Italy has been able to promote health tourism in... |
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Skiing On The Beautiful Alps When a country has the beautiful Alps forming a major part of its landscape, it is hard to keep skiing out of the spotlight. Skiing has become a major activity that tourists indulge in here. There... |
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Enjoy Cycling Past Picturesque Valleys & Villages Cycling is a good option in Italy as there are many places in the country which are absolutely stunning but are inaccessible by car and other forms of transportation. Pedal past picturesque... |
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Have A Chocolaty Day Eurochocolate is the one of a kind festival and the largest chocolate festival anywhere in the world. They say visit the Eurochocolate festival and feel like God as you are surrounded by chocolate... |
Places to See in Italy
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St. Peter's Basilica and Square: Vatican City, Rome Present inside the Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica has the largest interior among all the Christian Churches in the world and can accommodate up to 60,000 people at a time. According to... |
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Valley of Temples Valley of Temples, called Valle dei Templi in Italian, is a series of golden-stone Doric temples which strung out along a long ridge facing the sea. Sicily, during the 8th century, saw the arrival... |
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Leaning Tower of Pisa It is hard to believe your eyes when you first see the splendid Leaning Tower of Pisa that it's been decades since this bell tower has been standing at such high inclination. But as the truth sets... |
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Pantheon Built in 27 B.C by Marcus Agrippa, Pantheon is the most complete ancient Roman building remaining in Rome. Pantheon, literally meaning 'Temple of Gods', was reconstructed by Hadrian in 2nd century... |
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Venice Venice can easily be classified as the city of your dream. The charm and exquisiteness of this water world is matched nowhere else on the earth. The city covers 118 islands along the Adriatic Sea... |
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Vatican City With population of less than 900 and area of only 44 hectares. It is the smallest state in the world, both population wise and area wise. Lying within the territory of Rome, Vatican was formed... |
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Museo Nationale Romano It is a set of four museums that are situated across Rome. Opened in the year 1890, the museum has collections from 5th century B.C to 3rd century A.D. It was in 1990 that the collection of the... |
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Colosseum Inaugurated in A.D 80 by the sons of Vespanian, it was one of the largest amphitheaters in the world with a capacity to seat 50,000 people at the same time. Almost all kinds of combat shows were... |
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The Roman and Imperial Forums The Roman and Imperial Forum which is considered to be the center of Rome consists of numerous beautiful temples, the seat of the Roman Senate and the House of the Vestal Virgins. The Imperial... |
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Borghese Gallery Started in the 17th century, it is an art gallery inside the the former Villa Borghese Pinciana. The art gallery mainly has on display paintings, sculptures and antiques that were collected by... |
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Admiring a Renovated Villa in the Hills of Tuscany, Italy Villa Bordoni is a 16th century creation that was lying half dead for years until two Scottish restaurateurs by the names of Catherine and David Gardner took up the task of rejuvenating it. And... |
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An Experience to absorb at Al Ponte Mocenigo in Venice This luxury 2-star hotel in the romantic Venice is just another add on to the already existing status of the city as a lovers' paradise. No doubt, Shakespeare named one of his finest romantic... |
