Italy Overview
Capital - Rome
Major cities - Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Florence, Venice, Genoa, Bologna
Top attractions - Roman Forum (Rome), Coliseum (Rome), St. Peter's Basilica (Rome), Duomo of Florence, Duomo of Milan, Vatican Museums, National Gallery of Umbria, Brera Picture Gallery (Milan)
Italy is not a big country but there are so many places which are worth seeing that it will take you the whole lifetime to see all of them. Start your trip from Rome – the heart of the country. The city is fascinating. It offers a great choice of interesting places: the Vatican City with the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael in the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Cathedral with fountains and statues and many other sights. One of the most romantic cities not only of the country but also of the whole world is Venice, famous for its various canals, gondolas, and palaces. Among the top tourists’ attractions in Venice there are Bridge of Sighs, Campo San Polo, Basilica dei Frari, Doge's Palace and many others. Come to Venice to open your heart and confess the true love and be sure your proposal to marry will be accepted.
Welcome to Florence – the most splendid Italian region. Giotto, Donatello, Dante, Brunelleschi, Fra Angelico, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael – this is not the full list of the artists who were one way or another connected with the city. Other symbols of the city are The Duomo – famous cathedral and the statue of Michelangelo’s David kept in the Galleria dell Accademia. If you prefer the ecotourism, visit Tuscany. This Italian region is characterized by the variety of landscapes: hills and mountains of northern Lunigiana, the seaside of Maremma, beautiful sceneries of the Apuan Alps. The must visit is Milan – the dynamic metropolis and the capital of this region. Milan has a very rich cultural life and conceals numerous artistic treasures. The most popular places of interest are the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, La Scala Opera House, the Basilica of St. Ambrogio.
The famous leaning tower – who doesn’t know the most recognized symbol of Italy. If you don’t climb to the top and take photos, you won’t forgive yourself such misfortune. To do it, you should visit Pisa, where the leaning tower is situated. Apart from the architectural monuments the city is known for its university – one of the oldest in the country. What to do in Siena? Of course attend bareback horse race – Palio di Siena, run twice a summer. Among other attractions of the city you shouldn’t miss the Duomo and Civic Museums, medieval church Basilica di San Domenico. A great number of seaside resorts are concentrated on island of Sicily. Tasty food in local restaurants, a lot of sun and sea, comfortable hotels, vivid nightlife – this territory provides the tourists with all necessary leisure components.