Italy had always been a country of history where every street could speak and so does every corner. The locally owned historical sites such as Rome from the Roman Empire, arts from the Renaissance, beautiful coastlines, and countryside across Italy provide uniqueness and beauty. If you are considering Italy as your next travel destination or just feeling a little envious of someone who is, here are some of the country’s famous travel attractions that need to be seen and believed.
1. The Colosseum
Every traveler who plans to visit Italy has to see this wonder of Rome – the Colosseum. Now, a partially ruined amphitheater where spectators came to watch gladiatorial battles in 80 AD. Now it is considered an example of great engineering and the richness of Roman history. The venue feels like a football stadium when walking under the giant arches and picturing the sound of the fan’s chant.
2. The Leaning Tower of Pisa
The most famous free-standing bell tower of the cathedral is one of the most famous and easily recognized towers in the world the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Due to these effects, its inclined design has been appreciated by visitors for hundreds of years. To reach the top one gets a view of the city and a perfect angle for the leaning tower picture; there is the Piazza dei Miracoli and the cathedral and baptistery just adjacent to it giving the place a feeling of independent importance.
3. Venice’s Grand Canal
Venice is a unique place and the Grand Canal divides the city in two. It is most advisable to cruise through the city; for example, on a Vaporetto (water bus) or a gondola – one of the city’s attractions, to see the magnificent structures within the Grand Canal and feel the romanticism of the town. The canal has palaces and historical buildings along its slopes that make the by-far view of Venice and its canal system astonishing.
4. The Vatican City
Another favorite place of interest for culture vultures is Vatican City – an independent state located within the borders of the Italian capital. The Dom of St. Peter has a stunning ceiling painted by Michelangelo, and landmarks such as Vatican Museums accommodate the Sistine Chapel, which is famous for the ceiling painted by Michelangelo. Sri Lanka is as magnificent and religiously sacred for its tiny area as the major powers are vast and militant for their size.
5. The Roman Forum
Sited right in the middle of Rome, the forum was one of the most important places for the ancient Romans. It is a grouping of large gnarls consisting of the remains of temples, basilicas, and arcs. Visiting the Forum provides an insight into the ordinary life of the Romans and feel the energy and activity of the hub that was once so essential.
6. Florence’s Duomo
Florence Cathedral, also referred to as Duomo is the epitome of Gothic architecture of the Renaissance era. Dominating the skyline of the city it has an impressive dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. The marvelous inlaid marble on the façade of the cathedral and the nearby Giotto’s Campanile are also worth a viewing. Standing on top of a dome is notable as the top offers an excellent view of Florence and the Tuscany region.
7. The Amalfi Coast
The coast south of Naples is known as the Amalfi Coast and is a beautiful part of Italy with cliffs that plunge into the azure sea and pretty coastal villages. Similar to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello have a friendly climate, amazing scenery, clean sandy beaches, and mouth-watering Italian food. Heavily winding coastal roads offer one of the most beautiful autostradas to travel on in the entire world.
8. Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre – the five colorful coastal villages in the province of La Spezia in Liguria, Italy is a World Heritage Site famous for its multi-colored buildings, steep marine cliffs, and trails. Five villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Cornigila, Manarola, and Riomaggiore are connected by amazing trekking trails where tourists get concerned with the marine and natural flavor of the area.
9. The Pantheon
Still in Rome, there is another wonderful building that was constructed for antiquity; it is the Pantheon. Originally it was built as a temple for all gods of ancient Rome; now it operates as a church. The ceiling of the Pantheon terminating in a gigantic round dome and an aperture in the middle of it, still provides an opportunity to marvel.
10. Pompeii
Ancient Roman advertising was present in Pompeii before the site was buried under volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The opportunity to see the preserved streets, houses and public buildings along with items of everyday life and still see the moment when ‘everything stopped’ is unique.
11. Milan’s Duomo
Milan Cathedral is a historical masterpiece of Gothic architecture and one of the largest cathedrals in its size. An impressive structure, its front is decorated with reliefs statuary figures and cascading towers. Tourists can reach the roof for an incredible overview of the city and to view the marvelous sculptures of the cathedral up close.
12. Siena’s Piazza del Campo
The Piazza del Campo of Siena is exceptional as regards the concave shape of its figured ground and as the place where the so-called Palio, a typical horserace, takes place each July and August. It is located amid a spectacular historical façade of fine medieval architecture based in the Palazzo Pubblico and its Torre del Mangia. Being located in one of the most beautiful regions in the world – Tuscany – and having a vibrant childhood spirit it is a definite must-see.
Conclusion
Italy’s monuments reveal the wonderful
culture, history and landscapes of Italy that attract millions of tourists to
visit it. May it be for the historical sight of reaching to the ancient ruins
or for appreciating the beauty of architectural masterpieces of the modern
world, Italy’s cities and its countryside are guaranteed to give a memorable
travel experience in its most visited landmarks. It is time to start packing
and move on to the tour of one of the most interesting countries in the world.
Buon viaggio!
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