Places To Visit in Italy

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Places To Visit in Italy
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A country located in Southern Europe comprising a peninsula known as the Italian Peninsula and two large islands in the Mediterranean Sea that are Sicily and Sardinia, Italy offers both diverse land as environment and culture thanks to its heritage. It is a place of art and history. Also, Italy is famous for its cuisine, its fashion, its coasts, lakes and mountains.

It is said that each of Italy's major cities has its own character. Rome is the capital of Italy. No doubt that Roma is one of the most popular travel destnations in the world. It is a lively citi which also reflects its history with its ancient monuments, medieval churches, fountains, Renaissance buildings and graet museums. Rome’s most popular atractions are: The Colosseum, The Roman Forum, The Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Via Sacra, Senate, Castel Sant Angelo, Spanish Steps, The Temples of Ancient Rone, Piazza Campidoglio/Capitoline Hill, The Capitoline Hill, Baths of Caracalla, St. Angel Castle, The Palatine Hill. Furthermore, St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican City (Vaticano) are here and must be visited.

Florence is also one of the most popular travel cities in Italy and a city of Renaissance. It owns one of the mozt important Renaissance architectural and art centers, several museums with many famuos sculptures and paintings. The Accademia Gallery, Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square), The Bargello (Museo Nazionale del Bargello), Pia Campinile - Bell Tower, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio, Il Duomo - Cattedrale de Santa Maria del Fiore, The Baptistry, Galleria degli Uffizi, Boboli Garden and Pitti Palace are most see places in Filorence.

Venice has been called by different definitons such as the "City of Water", "City of Bridges", and "The City of Light". It is world-famous for its canals and regarded as a romantc city like most of the other cities of Italy. Main tourist sigts in Venice are Piazza San Marco, Basilica of Saints Giovanni and Paolo, Santa Maria dei Frari, Byzantine Basilica, The Dorsoduro, Grand Canal. A gondola ride is something every visitor to Vence should experience. Also, islands that are Burano, Giudecca, Lido de Venezia, Murano, Torcello have their own attractons to see.

Most sophisticated city of Itay is Milan. The Duomo is the city' s most famous landmark. To view special exhibits or attend opera, theatre or balet, Opera House of LaScala can be visited. Giardini Pubblici/The Public Gardens is also among attractions of Milan to see. Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, The Last Supper, which may be viewed at Santa Maria delle Grazie. Lago di Como, Cimitero Monumentale, Crema, Play Planet, Museo Cenacolo Vinciano, Centrale Taccani a Trezzo, Grattacielo Pireli are also among the placs to see in Milan. Known as the fashion capital of the world, Milan is suitable for shopping.

Genova has the largest collection of marine life in Europe, the Acquario di Genova. It is also a historical city. Turin, based on the automobile and aerospace industry, has excellent museums, historic palaces, artisan workshops. Egyptian Museum of Turin is very famous lovers.

Leaning Tower of Pisa, that is in Tuscany, has fame as a must-to-se tourist attraction all around the world. Naples, important port city in Italy, is a lively city. Verona is a wellknown place due to the story of Romeo and Juliet. The Casa di Giulietta (Juliet’s House) attracts thousands of visitors each year. Portofino is a tiny little seaside town which is also Italy’s tourist destintions. Here are lots of hotels. The landscape, sightseeings shopping plces, and activities attract tuorists.

The island of Sicily is a fantastic island with a rich architectural and historical heritage. Europe’s highest and the most active volcano Mount Etna attracts many tourists. The island is the owner of the some top ancient sites in the world. Its Mediterranean coastline is also charming.
For sure, Italian Alps are very famous as a travel destination. The ones waiting for winter sports, the ones who are interested in climbing, the nature lovers and explorers are the visitors of these areas throughout the year.

Being a peninsula extending into the central Mediterranean Sea, Italy is also an attractive tourist destinatin for its seasides. Most of the year the beaches are available for sunbathing and swimming.

In Italy, there are also National and Regional Parks that are protected. Italy is also famous for its festivals. Both water sports and winter sports are available. Italy is also a kind of paradise for wine lovers.

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