A motherland of artists and scientists that changed the shape of the world, home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, and a kaleidoscope of bewitching vistas.Italy is a great country to visit and there is no shortage of beautiful places to visit or interesting things to see.As well as vibrant cities like Rome where old and new mingle seamlessly, you can also enjoy the less crowded coastal areas where you can relax on sandy beaches and swim in limpid seas.
Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast is one of the most scenic spots in Italy and if you want to experience as much of it as possible in the shortest amount of time then consider taking a boat trip along the shore line.
Vatican City
Vatican City is actually its own state within Italy, although you can only visit this landlocked area by first travelling to Rome.
Grand Canal
The Grand Canal in Venice is one of the most famous waterways in the world and there are a variety of ways that you can enjoy it.One of these is to take a water bus known as a vaporetto along the various parts of the canal where you can marvel at the little bridges and traditional Venetian homes that back onto the water.
Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain, which was built in the 1700s, is perhaps one of Rome’s most iconic structures. Built on the site of an ancient Roman water source, it is made of the same material (travertine stone) as the Colosseum. It has appeared in films like Fellini’s.The Trevi Fountain serves as a modern marvel that links back to Rome’s fabled past. Here are a few peculiar facts and legends about the fountain.
Palazzo Ducale
Palazzo Ducale, or the Ducal Palace, is a Renaissance building located in the city of Urbino. Built in the 15th century, the palace is enormous, housing an average of 600 residents at its peak. The Palazzo Ducale is now open to the public, with many of the rooms refinished to look like they did in the 15th century. The palace is also home to the National Gallery of the Marche, which displays an enormous collection of Renaissance paintings.
Basilica di San Francesco
The Basilica di San Francesco, or Basilica of Saint Francis, is one of the most significant religious pilgrimage sites in Italy. Located in Assisi, the basilica was constructed in the 13th century to honor Saint Francis himself. Although Saint Francis was a man of simplicity and poverty.
Sassi di Matera
Matera is located in a remote corner of southern Italy in the small region Basilicata. It’s not the easiest place to reach which is why it has managed to remain relatively unknown, especially to foreign tourists, although since it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 visitor numbers are slowly growing and many of the caves have been transformed into stylish hotels and restaurants.
Portofino
Portofino is one of the prettiest towns on the Italian Riviera. Located just a short drive south of Genoa, the little fishing village has been a popular day-trip destination for centuries. Portofino is home to landmarks like the 16th century fort called Castello Brown and the 11th century church called St. Martin, but the real attraction in Portofino is the relaxed way of life.
Santa Maria del Fiore (Florence)
The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is Florence’s beautiful cathedral and symbol of the city. The exterior of the basilica is faced with polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pink bordered by white. The basilica is one of Italy’s largest churches, and until the modern era, the dome was the largest in the world.
Colosseum (Rome)
Colosseum, The Arena of Life And Death of The Rome Gladiators.The Colosseum is the buildings built of stone piles and semicircular. This building was once used as a place of artistic performances and gladiatorial performances. The Colosseum has another name, namely “Flavian Amphitheatre”. The uniqueness of this Colosseum is when we stand in the middle of the building and then sing, our voices when singing will be heard by the whole audience who was inside the building. Because of its uniqueness is the Colosseum falls into one of the 69 wonders of the medieval world.
