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by Travel in Blogs February 19, 2022
by Travel in Blogs February 19, 2022

Italy is a country that is rich in history and culture. There are many Italy tourist attractions, including ancient ruins, magnificent cathedrals, and beautiful beaches.

One of Italy’s most popular tourist destinations is Rome, which is home to many ancient ruins, including the Colosseum and the Pantheon. The article is about famous tourist attractions in Italy. 

History of Italy

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The Mediterranean peninsula

Italy, which means the whole peninsula to the south of the Alps, has been known as such since the 1st century BC when it was called that. Later, when the name is first used, it only refers to the very southern part of the peninsula, which is called the “toe” of the peninsula.

In the 1st century, Italy is under the control of a single power, Rome. This will last until the 5th century AD when it will be under the control of different power.

In 1861, the peninsula is once again a political entity, this time as the modern country of Italy. In other periods of prehistory and history, this most desirable land has been shared and fought over by a lot of different groups.

Around 700 BC, most of the tribes in Italy are new to the country, either by land from the north or by sea across the Adriatic.

They are people from the Indo-European group, and they speak a language called Italic. But the main group at this time, the Etruscans, came from a different place. They still don’t know where they came from, but by 500 BC, they were in charge of a lot of central Italy.

At this point, the southern part of the peninsula, as well as Sicily, is mostly made up of Greek colonies that were set up around 700 BC.

Roman Italy: 4th century BC – 5th century AD

A lot of the power goes to the Roman Empire in the 4th century, when they had been part of the Etruscan world and even had kings who were from the same country as them.

The Romans gradually spread their rule across Italy on a “stick and carrot” basis with great skill. They offer the benefits of Roman citizenship to people who have been hurt by Roman military power.

By 42 BC, the whole of Italy, up to the Alps, is run by the Romans. The history of Italy for the next few centuries will be based on the history of Rome. Even though the empire’s borders keep changing, the Italian peninsula is still a safe place to be.

It was not until the 5th century AD that the western Roman empire is so weak that even Italy itself isn’t safe from attack. German tribes that are very powerful are the source of the threat. They have been kept away from the Rhine and the Danube in the past.

The first time they start to get into the empire was around AD 370. They come in as allies who help fight other barbarians, or as invaders who break through the defenses and go on a rampage through Roman provinces.

Barbarians come to Italy three times in the 5th century, but they don’t stay long. Alaric and the Visigoths reached Rome in 410.

Attila and the Huns turned back from northern Italy in 452. Gaiseric and the Vandals reached Rome again, this time from Africa, in 455, but this time they came from Europe. There is still a big fight in 476, though.

Odoacer, king of Italy: AD 476-493

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Germany’s mercenaries are now a big part of any Roman army, and Roman armies play a big role in the rise and fall of emperors. In AD 476, there was a fairly normal uprising.

Then, the mercenaries made a very unusual demand from them. They want to move to Italy. They say that a third of every landowner’s money should be given to them.

The idea isn’t as crazy as it sounds. This is what has happened in the past. People who have served the Roman Empire have been given land, and people from other countries have lived in the empire as federates.

But to Romans, the idea that this kind of system could be used in Italy is very surprising to them. The mercenaries’ request has been turned down.

There is a mutiny right away. Their king is Odoacer, who is one of their own tribe. It is clear right away that his goal is not to destroy the western empire.

He leads them to a quick victory. He wants to be there. To Emperor Zeno in Constantinople: He sends ambassadors to Emperor Zeno in Constantinople, acknowledging Emperor Zeno’s power but asking to be allowed to rule Italy as the King of his own people.

This is how it worked: Zeno agrees, but only if there are some rules.

The senate in Rome accepts the fact that Odoacer is a good ruler in the Roman system with more grace. He found land for his German tribesmen without causing too much trouble.

The End of the Roman empire? AD 476

Accepting Odoacer as king of Italy in 476 makes this year the end of Rome. In a real sense, it is. Kings and popes, who are not part of the Roman imperial tradition, will now be in charge of Italy.

But this is from the point of view of looking back. In the early Byzantine Empire, Constantinople is seen as the capital city. Europeans in the 5th century still think of Rome as the center of the very old Roman empire.

In imperial terms, there’s nothing new about the chaos and upheaval in the west. Roman emperors in Constantinople will keep taking steps to regain their power. When this is done in 488, it is with help from the Ostrogoths.

Theodoric the Ostrogoth: AD 487-526

So far the Ostrogoths haven’t done as much damage to the imperial territories of Rome and Constantinople as the Visigoths have done.

In the past few years, the Huns have taken over their area north of the Black Sea. After the Huns fall, the Ostrogoths move down across the Danube into the Balkans.

In 487, under the leadership of Theodoric, they come close to taking Constantinople. Zeno, the Byzantine emperor, comes up with a brilliant short-term solution to this right now.

In the past, he had to give Italy to a barbarian named Odoacer. Now, he wants Theodoric to invade Italy and replace Odoacer.

Theodoric came to Italy in AD 489. Odoacer’s Ostrogoths fight him three times in the year from August 489 to August 499. Each time they win, but they can’t get rid of Odoacer from Ravenna.

With help from the bishop of Ravenna, this is eventually done through talks. Italy will be ruled by Theodoric and Odoacer together. This is what everyone agreed on. On March 5, 493, the gates of the city are opened for Theodoric to come in.

He invites Odoacer to a banquet 10 days after that. When he does this, he kills his guest with his own hand, and then Odoacer’s men are killed.

His long reign in Italy began with this treachery, but the murder of Odoacer shows that the Ostrogothic king is not like that. His thirty-three years on the throne bring calm to Italy, which is why he is called Theodoric the Great.

The recovery of Byzantine Italy: 535-568

When Constantinople sends a fleet to Italy in 535, they tell them to restore direct imperial rule there. The campaign is being led by Belisarius, the African hero who led the army to victory recently.

He starts in the south, taking Sicily in 535. The next year, he moves north to take Naples and Rome, which he does in 536.

This isn’t the first time that the fortified capital city, Ravenna, has proved to be the most difficult place to take. The Ostrogoths don’t give up on him until 540 when he comes to this place.

During that year, Ravenna finally falls. It looks like the job is done. Belisarius goes back to Constantinople. But the confidence of the Byzantines is too soon.

Ostrogoths took over all of Italy in a few years, except for three well-guarded swaths of land on the east coast (Ravenna, Ancona and Otranto).

Narses, a eunuch general, led a long campaign to reclaim the entire peninsula for the Byzantines. This was not done until 562, less than a decade before another Germanic tribe arrived in Italy.

In 568, the Lombards came into Italy and quickly took over the rich north Italian plain. The Byzantines never again moved from there.

In many centuries, a united Italy will be nothing more than a dream, made up of nostalgic memories of imperial Rome. The arrival of these people marks the start of that time.

The Lombards: 6th – 8th century

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In the early 6th century, the Lombards move from northern Germany to the area of Hungary. When they leave there, in 568, they enter northern Italy.

Arian Christians: By now, they’re already Christians, but they’re also Germanic tribes like this one.

All of Italy north of the Po is theirs by 572. (a disaster with one positive result, in the foundation of Venice). It takes time for Pavia to become the capital of the Lombards.

At first, they rule from armed camps. They have an immediate effect on Byzantine plans in Italy. The borders of the imperial territory become much clearer.

Exarchate of Ravenna: 584-751

With the help of Emperor Maurice, he organizes the remaining Byzantine possessions in Italy into groups of about 584. This new administrative structure is based in the city of Ravenna, and it tries to keep the Lombards from taking them away.

If you want to run the whole area, you need an exarch, which is a provincial governor who has complete control over both military and civilian affairs.

At first, the exarch is in charge of most of Italy south of the Po River, as well as the coastal strip around the north Adriatic. This includes the small settlements on the islands of the Venetian lagoon, which were recently set up by refugees from the Lombards.

Another exarch, who rules from Carthage, rules over Corsica and Sardinia as well. Sicily is now more closely linked to Constantinople.

Soon, it is impossible to keep this area of land. A lot of southern Italy is taken by local dukes in the 7th century. The Lombards keep expanding in the north. There are more signs of independence in the 8th century when old cities like Naples and papal Rome become freer.

In 726, even the new city of Venice starts to pick its own dukes or doges.

They have taken over a lot of lands that are inland from Ravenna. In 751 they take over the whole city of Ravenna.

Venice and other places like it will have a lot of influence from the Byzantines for a long time. However, it can no longer be said that Italy is part of the old Roman empire.

What is Italy Known for?

Italy became one country in 1861. People lived in different parts of the boot-shaped peninsula before that.

The Papal States, the Kingdom of Sardinia, and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany were just a few of these places:

Even though Italy is young and small, it has made a big impression on the world stage. We take a quick tour of some of the best parts of the bel paese.

Pizza

Pizza may be one of Italy’s best-known success stories, but there isn’t a single national pizza recipe. Napoletana Pizza, which has soft, chewy dough and a big crust, is probably the most well-known. Intangible cultural heritage:

Pizza making in Naples is so unique that it has been recognized by Unesco as an intangible cultural heritage. As for pizza, the Romans make theirs thin and crispy, the Sicilians make theirs thick and fluffy, and the Apulian fry small pockets of dough, called panzerotti, on a pan.

Pasta

Pasta is also a big part of Italy’s food scene. If you’re in a different part of the country, you can eat it fresh or dried, filled with something or covered in sauce.

There are also a lot of rules about what you can’t do. Make sure to not eat pasta with chicken, and don’t overcook it. You should also not use ketchup as a sauce.

Vespas

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Vespas are like yellow taxis in New York or red double-decker buses in London. They are the same in Italy as well. Sluts: This sexy scooter was made in the 18th century.

It became an icon thanks to a lot of movies. Roman Holiday and La Dolce Vita made audiences want to ride Vespas like Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn did, so they watched the movies again, too. As of right now, more than 18 million models have been sold.

Fashion

It was Florence, Italy, where Italy’s first fashion show that was known around the world took place in 1951. These days, Milan is Italy’s fashion capital, and the city’s high-end shopping district, known as the Quadrilatero d’Oro, is home to some of the world’s most well-known high-end brands.

The headquarters of Prada, Gucci, Versace, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, and Valentino are all in this city.

Art

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Italy has made a huge contribution to the art world. They are some of the most well-known and celebrated artists in the world. Works by Giotto, Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Titian, Caravaggio, and Bernini make the list.

In Italy, art isn’t just found in museums. It can be found in churches, castles, historical homes, and even in the architecture of the country itself.

Cars

Italy is home to some of the world’s best-known car brands, like Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Lamborghini, and Maserati. Italian car design is sought after by car enthusiasts all over the world because of its beauty, exclusivity, and performance.

Take Ferrari, for example. The company started out making race cars in 1939, and now it is the standard for high-end cars that people want to own. As many as €537 million (£484.5 million) was made by them in 2012, even though they only sold 8,000 cars.

Hand Gestures

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People in Italy like to use their hands to talk, and one study found that there are about 250 gestures used in everyday conversation.

When someone says, “I don’t care,” they can swipe their fingers outwards from under their chin or pinch their fingers together and move their hand up and down to say, “What are you talking about?”

Football

Football is very important in Italy. They play in Italy’s top league, which is called Serie A. The national team, or “Azzurri,” has won the World Cup four times.

This was the first time in 40 years that they didn’t make it to the tournament.

Explorers

People like Amerigo Vespucci, Marco Polo, and John Cabot were all born in Italy. Christopher Columbus is the most well-known explorer of them all! In the Age of Discovery, the Italians played a big role.

They went around the world in search of trade goods, wealth, and knowledge. Even though Columbus was born in the Republic of Genova, he sailed for Spain, even though he was born in the country.

Gelato

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Yes, “gelato” is the Italian word for ice cream, but no, they’re not the same thing at all! This means that gelato is lower in fat, has less air in it, and is served at a slightly warmer temperature.

Consequently, the Italian dessert is silkier, softer, and tastier. The best gelato in the world comes from Italy, and you can even learn about it at school.

Famous Tourist Attractions in Italy

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are some of the most important places in the world. Italy is home to the most. In every part of the country, you can find high art and monuments that have been built over time. Rome, Venice, and Florence are world-famous cities of art.

People have been coming to them for centuries. The coasts, alpine lakes, and mountains of Italy are also beautiful. People often call it the “beautiful place” (beautiful country).

With so many great things to see, it’s hard to come up with a list of the best things to do in Italy. Over 40 million people from other countries visit Italy every year, and this list should give you a sense of why.

30. Verona Arena

When people think of Verona, they think of Romeo and Juliet. The Verona Arena, on the other hand, has been around even longer.

This amazing arena is actually a Roman amphitheater that was built 2,000 years ago. Despite its age, the Verona Arena is still very well-preserved.

At its peak, it could hold more than 30,000 people for shows. Today, people can still go to concerts at the arena, which brings Italian culture and history to life.

29. Herculaneum

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Ancient Herculaneum is at the base of Mount Vesuvius, and it was a Roman city. Nearly 2,000 years ago, a volcano erupted and destroyed Herculaneum, a city in Italy.

However, like its bigger rival Pompeii, the eruption and layer of mud preserved and preserved a lot of the architecture.

There are homes that have been restored to look like they did 2,000 years ago, fossilized bodies, ancient advertisements, and beautiful mosaics that show off art from millennia ago.

28. Elba

The island of Elba has been around for a long time. People who lived there before were Ligures Ilvates, Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans.

The most famous person who lived on Elba was Napoleon, who was sent there in 1814. People can go inside Napoleon’s winter and summer homes.

Over 150 beaches are found on Italy’s third-largest island as well. They range from large expanses of sandy land to small, quiet coves.

27. Gran Paradiso National Park

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Gran Paradiso National Park is in the Graian Alps and is a beautiful place to visit. It has beautiful mountain views and great hiking trails. First, the Gran Paradiso National Park was set up to keep the local ibex population safe.

Today, the park is home to ibex and more than 100 bird species. In the summer, you can go for a hike, look for leaves in the fall, cross-country ski or snowshoe in the winter, and take pictures of flowers in the spring.

26. Palazzo Ducale in Urbino

Ducal Palace, or the Ducal Palace, is a Renaissance building in the city of Urbino. It is in the same place as the Ducal Palace.

The palace, which was built in the 15th century, is huge and can house up to 600 people at its peak. Many of the rooms in the Palazzo Ducale have been refinished to look like they did in the 15th century.

The Palace is now open to the public. The National Gallery of the Marche is also in the palace. It has a huge collection of Renaissance art.

25. Trevi Fountain in Rome

There are a lot of great things to do in Rome, but one of them is the Trevi Fountain. The fountain was made by Nicola Salvi in 1762. It shows the god Neptune and underwater creatures fighting each other, and it was made in that year.

To get back to Rome again, you can throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain. Throwing two coins can also get you in love with a Roman man or woman. If you go to this fountain at night it is lit up, making it look like a magical and romantic place to be.

24. Santa Maria Delle Grazie in Milan

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There is a convent and a church called the Holy Mary of Grace in Milan. The building is a great example of Renaissance architecture, with features like a colorful nave and a bright, light-filled entrance.

Many people know that Leonardo da Vinci painted the famous painting The Last Supper at the Santa Maria Delle Grazie, which is near the church. Many people go to the church just to see this famous painting in person.

23. La Pelosa

There’s an island off the coast of Italy, and it is in the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea. It’s true that Sardinia has a lot of beautiful beaches, but none of them are as beautiful or well-known as La Pelosa.

Because the beach has sandy shores and shallow water, you can see right down to the ground through the clear water.

A lot of people compare La Pelosa to the Caribbean because it brings a little bit of the tropics to Italy. There are a lot of things you can do at or near La Pelosa, like surf, kayak, and even scuba diving.

22. Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna

City: Ravenna was once the capital of the Western Roman Empire. It is best known for the Basilica of San Vitale, which was built in the 1400s. The basilica was built in the sixth century, and it has a lot of mosaics.

In some rooms, these mosaics show stories from the Bible. They cover every inch of the surface. These mosaics in Ravenna, Italy, are a popular place for people who love religion, architecture, and art. They have bold designs and a lot of different colors.

21. The Dolomites

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For winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, the Dolomites can be found in the north of Italy. The Dolomites are beautiful no matter what time of year it is.

At sunset, the peaks can have a pink or purple color that looks like something from another world. Trento is a small town in the Dolomites that is very pretty and has a beautiful castle. People can go hiking in the area or shop in Trento.

20. Basilica di San Francesco in Assisi

The Basilica di San Francesco is one of the most important places in Italy for people to go on pilgrimages to pray for God.

The basilica is in the city of Assisi and was built in the 13th century to honor Saint Francis. Even though Saint Francis was a simple man and lived in poverty, the basilica is very different.

Two levels were added to the Romanesque structure. There was also a crypt with ornate windows, a lot of art, and a lot of other things.

19. Sassi di Matera

In Matera, there are a group of cave dwellings called the Sassi di Matera. In Italy, these homes are thought to be the first human settlement in the whole country. They could be 9,000 years old, but that’s not certain.

Caves were cut into the rock so that people could live there. Many of these caves still have homes, businesses, and cafes in them. It is a great thing to see caves that were used by early humans and then drink wine from a cave just a few steps away.

18. Mount Etna

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Mount Etna is the tallest thing on the island of Sicily. The volcano is one of the tallest in Italy, and it erupts a lot.

Mount Etna is in a national park called the Parco dell’Etna, which is all around it. Tourists can walk around the craters and fissures of Mount Etna, and they can often get close enough to see the lava or steam that comes out.

Visitors to Mount Etna will be able to try a wide range of great wines made by locals because the volcanic soil is good for growing grapes.

17. Duomo of Orvieto

The Duomo of Orvieto is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in Italy. In the 14th century, Pope Urban IV asked for the construction of a Roman Catholic cathedral. It took nearly three centuries to finish the building.

Today, people comment on the seven stories, the intricate facade, and the horizontal stripes of marble used in the building. In the Duomo of Orvieto, there is a lot of art that shows apocalyptic stories and stories from Revelation. Most of it was done by Luca Signorelli.

16. Pizza Napoletana

As good as pizza is all over Italy, there’s one place that’s the best. Naples is it. This is the place where pizza was born and where it’s still the best thing in the world.

Neapolitan pizza is very different from pizza in places like the United States. It is usually very thin-crusted and covered in sauce, and it is usually eaten as a whole pie while sitting down.

Even though every pizza place in Naples makes a good pizza, some places use the label “Vera Pizza Napoletana” to show that they follow the standards set by the Naples Pizza Association.

15. Portofino

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Portofino is one of the prettiest towns on the Italian Riviera because it has a picture-perfect harbor, green scenery, and rows of hilltop and waterfront homes that look like they were put together in a bad way.

The little fishing village is just a short drive south of Genoa. It has been a popular place to go on a day trip for centuries.

In Portofino, you can see things like the 16th-century fort called Castello Brown and the 11th-century church called St. Martin, but the real reason to go there is the way of life there: it’s very easy to get around.

You can go for a walk on the Ligurian coast, buy souvenir glass jewelry, and eat Italian food that goes well with the local Pinot Grigio.

14. St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice

When you visit Venice, you can’t help but be impressed by the Basilica di San Marco. This is where St. Mark’s Basilica stands out most.

The huge church was finished in the 11th century, and it has more than 500 columns, a lot of beautiful domes, and a lot of Byzantine mosaics that use a lot of gold.

Even more interesting are the bronze horses of St. Mark that date back to the ancient world. They keep an eye on the entrances of St. Mark’s Basilica.

If you visit the treasury or the Museo Marciano, don’t forget to look at all of the early gifts that were given to the city. These gifts include jewelry, sculpture, and tapestries.

13. Capri

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The island of Capri is only three miles from Naples, but it is a very different place with its own culture and vibe. The Blue Grotto is a beautiful cave that has been admired by visitors since the Romans.

After arriving by boat, many people go straight to the Blue Grotto. People who visit Capri can enjoy beautiful beaches and great hikes, but there is also some old architecture.

It’s important to see the Baroque Church of San Michele Arcangelo and the Villa Jovis, which was the home of Emperor Tiberius before he died.

12. St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome

St. Peter’s Basilica is the main thing to see at the Vatican in the city of Rome. Topped by a dramatic dome, the basilica is one of the world’s most beautiful places. Michelangelo painted the ceiling himself.

Early in the 16th century, St. Peter’s Basilica was built. It is now a huge church with a lot of space inside that could fit a space shuttle and its rocket boosters. When you visit St. Peter’s Basilica, you don’t just want to see the outside and be close to the Pope.

You want to see the art. Expect to see paintings and sculptures by artists like Bernini and Michelangelo when you go to Italy.

11. Valley of the Temples

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In Sicily, the Valley of the Temples is a place where people used to build things. The place has a lot of Greek temples, all built in the Doric style.

Most of them are more than 2,400 years old. Even though you should see the whole site, the Temple of Concordia is the most popular of the temples. It was rebuilt in the 1800s and is now the best-preserved of the temples.

10. San Gimignano

San Gimignano is a village in Tuscany that has been called the “medieval Manhattan.” It is famous for its 14 stone towers. At the height of San Gimignano’s wealth and power, there are more than 70 towers built to protect the town from outside threats.

Many medieval towers were saved after the plague hit San Gimignano in 1348. This helped keep enemies away and save many of the city’s medieval buildings.

9. Manarola

Manarola is one of the oldest towns in Cinque Terre. It’s on the Italian Riviera, near the coast. The “Five Lands” are made up of five villages that are known for their beauty. People who like Cinque Terre like that there aren’t many signs of modernization.

It’s not possible for cars to get to the village from the outside. There are paths, trains, and boats that connect the villages. People can see the Mediterranean Sea from the towns that rise out of the mountain.

8. Leaning Tower of Pisa

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A lot of people around the world know the Pisa Tower because it took 177 years to build it. As soon as work started on the tower in 1173, it started to sink because of a bad foundation. It was left alone for almost 100 years.

To make up for the tower’s tilt, the engineers built higher floors on one side that were a little taller than on the other.

The tower was finally finished in the second half of the 14th century. People who want to climb the famous tower in Pisa have been able to do so again since 2001. It has 296 steps.

7. Lake Como

For more than 100 years, Lake Como has been popular with tourists because of its combination of fresh air, water, mountains, and good weather. It is part of the Italian Lake District, an area that has been popular with tourists for a long time.

There are two branches that start at Como in the south-west and Lecco in the south-east. They meet at a point in the middle of the lake, and then the lake goes up to Colico in the north.

Because of the beautiful villas built here since the Romans, the lake is known around the world. Many people have beautiful gardens that benefit from the mild weather and can have plants from both tropical and temperate places.

6. Positano

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Located on the Amalfi Coast, Positano is a small town that is known for its rugged terrain, beautiful scenery, and many different types of beautiful and unique towns. There is a hillside in the middle of the city that leads to the coast.

The city is spread out from top to bottom. Since it was a big city during the Middle Ages, more than half of the people were gone by the middle of the 19th century.

In the 20th century, it went from being a poor fishing village to a popular tourist attraction thanks to author John Steinbeck, who wrote about its beauty and made it more popular.

5. Pompeii

When the volcano Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the ash and soil covered the nearby town of Pompeii, preserving it in its current state from that day on.

It was like time had stopped. Everything from jars and tables to paintings and people had been frozen in place.

Its excavation has given us a lot of information about how people lived two thousand years ago. Today, Pompeii is one of the most popular places to visit in Italy, with about 2,500,000 people going there every year.

4. Piazza del Campo in Siena

One of Europe’s best medieval squares, the Piazza del Campo is the main public space in Siena, Italy. It is known all over the world for its beauty and architectural integrity.

The Palazzo Pubblico and its famous tower, as well as palazzi Signorile belonging to some of the wealthiest families in Siena, are all near the shell-shaped square. The Palio di Siena is a horse race that takes place twice a year.

The race takes place in the Piazza del Campo, where a thick layer of dirt has been laid. The race usually lasts no more than 90 seconds.

3. Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence

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Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is Florence’s beautiful cathedral and a symbol of the city, built from 1296 to 1436. It was built in the Gothic style and was completed by 1436.

The outside of the basilica is covered with marble panels in different shades of the green and pink and white farm. In the past, the dome of the basilica in Italy was the largest in the world. It is still the largest brick dome of all time.

2. Venice’s Grand Canal.

Venice is famous as “The City of Water.” It is the best water city in the world. Even though Venice has changed a lot since its glory days and now has more tourists than residents, its romantic charm makes it one of the most popular places to visit in Italy.

You can see the Grand Canal as it snakes its way through the city. It goes from Lake Lagoon to Saint Mark Basin. Walking through Venice gives you many chances to see the Grand Canal.

The best way to see it, though, is to go on a boat. vaporetti: Locals get around on the water by taking the water buses. Many tourists prefer private water taxis or even romantic gondolas for their trips.

1. Colosseum in Rome

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The Colosseum in Rome is the largest and most well-known amphitheater in the Roman world, and it is in Rome. In 72 AD Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty build it.

His son, Titus, finished it in 80 AD, which is when it was finished. The Colosseum could hold up to 50,000 people, and there were no fewer than 80 ways to get in.

When people came to watch they sailed themselves from rain and sun by sails “velarium,” which attach with a roof around the attic.

Conclusion

There are many Italy tourist attractions that are worth visiting. Whether you are interested in the history and culture of the country or you just want to relax on the beach, there is something for everyone. So if you are planning a trip to Italy, be sure to add some of these places to your itinerary.

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