Known as the cradle of one of the world’s ancient civilizations, Italy is a top tourist destination today. The country, located in central-southern Europe, has a large number of great romantic ruins, ancient historical monuments and various impressive landscapes that attract tourists from all over the world. Italy’s resplendent natural beauty is not just limited to ancient architecture and natural landscapes. Travelers can get their fill of three amazing Italian cities: Venice, Florence and Rome. These cities are home to some of the greatest architectural gems on Earth. These historical monuments reveal the amazing and incomparable wonders of early Roman architecture.
Italy boasts of having more Unesco World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world. Several photogenic landmarks, such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forums, the Pantheon, the Grand Canal in Venice, the Sistine Chapel, Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Capitoline Museum, the Trevi Fountain and the ruins of Pompeii, contain important works of art and architecture. There are an estimated total of 100,000 monuments, including museums, palaces, statues, churches, art galleries, fountains, and archaeological remains.
Places like the Vatican City, known as the Eternal City, and the Catacombs, the man-made underground burial sites, are certainly some of the must-see places during a trip to Italy. In addition to cultural and historical wealth, Italy also offers plenty of adventure mixed with leisure. Whether it’s skiing in the Alps, hiking in the Dolomite terrain, or diving off Sardinia’s golden coast, these adventure trips are the ingredients of the perfect vacation. Adding to these attractions are the serene beaches that stretch across southern Italy and the white-sand beaches of Elba Island, where tourists flock for long, relaxing vacations.
The Uffizi Gallery, in Florence, exhibits great paintings by legendary Italian artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, etc. forming one of the main urban attractions. Among other attractions of the country are the world famous Italian cuisine and extravagant fashion trends.
Shopping in the city is a great experience in itself. The city is filled with dozens of fashion stores and shopping malls. Milan, Florence and Rome are the best places to go shopping where you can find everything from designer clothes to fine stationery and gold. The city of Milan hosts the Fiera Milano, one of the largest design fairs in Europe, which attracts many fashion lovers.
Traveling to this attractive European destination is quite easy and inexpensive with frequent cheap flights. Many international flights, packed with thousands of tourists from all over the world, arrive daily at Italy’s main international airports: Leonardo da Vinci and Ciampino airport. The splendid city offers a profusion of accommodation options ranging from luxury hotels to idyllic country houses and modern apartments. In addition to hotel accommodation, a wide range of beachside resorts, bed and breakfasts, and inns also provide budget accommodation. As with most major tourist destinations, surface transportation is also well-maintained. Buses, trams, express trains and taxis travel to specific destinations within the country, making it easy for tourists to access their preferred destinations. As Venice is surrounded by water, water buses or water taxis are also available in abundance.
An attractive combination of art, history and amazing natural landscapes make Italy one of the most attractive holiday destinations in the world. Being one of the most culturally rich nations in Europe with a proud history, outstanding architecture and various landscapes, Italy definitely offers its travelers more than a pleasant stay and endures their experience forever.