Italy - Things to do in Italy

Italy, a European Country is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe. It is known for beautiful artwork, crumbling ruins, stunning palaces and castles and best food and drink.

Rome is also located in Italy where you can see how Romanian’s lifestyle was. You can also enjoy the less crowded areas where you can relax on sandy beaches and swim in limped seas.

Here are the best things to do in Italy:

VALLEY OF TEMPLES

Valley of Temples

If you are going to visit charming Sicily as part of Your Travels then your First stop needs to be the Valley of the Temples which is located in Agrigento. Here you will find a huge archaeological complex that has some of the most intact Doric temples that were built here in 5^th century. One of the best things about the temples here is that they overlook the town below and you can take In the stunning views as you tour the historical site.

COLOSSEUM

Colosseum

The Colosseum is also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre. It is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. It is the most famous attractions in the world. The Amphitheatre is well known for the gladiator matches that would have been showcased here and you can sit in the stands and imagine the violent spectacles that used to be performed here for the enjoyment of the crowds.

POMPEII

Pompeii

Pompeii is famous for the events that took place here in 79AD, when Mount Vesuvius erupted and covered the town in ash. The eruption meant that Roman Life was captured and frozen in time, and when the site was excavated, it offered a glimpse of a bygone era. If you visit Pompeii today, you can expect a kind of open air museum, where you will find preserved houses and ancient Roman forums, all filled with the relics of the people who were living here when the eruption took place.

In 2014, the movie based on Pompeii was released with the same name. You can watch this movie (Pompeii – 2014) to know more about Pompeii era.

LEANING TOWER OF PISA

Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located in Pisa, is a fluke of architecture, as when the tower was constructed it immediately started to sink into the marshy ground beneath it. This gave the tower its signature crooked stance, and it various times in its existence. It has been both open and closed to the public as architects struggle to asses if it is safe to enter. You can climb to the viewing platform at the top where you can look across all of Pisa.

ACROPOLIS

Acropolis

The Acropolis in Selinunte would once have been a political hub in the region and is made up of five distinct temples. The Temple C is the most famous on these temples which constructed in 6^th century and is said to be dedicated to the god Apollo. Other temples such as Temple D also dates from the same period and is said to be dedicated to Venus and Temple A and O are said to have been constructed sometime between 490 and 480 BC. As they are often thought to be dedicated to the famous twins Castor and Pollux.

MILAN CATHEDRAL

Milan Cathedral

Milan Cathedral is the cathedral church of Milan, Lombardy, Italy. It took nearly 6 centuries to complete. It is the largest church in Italy and the third largest in the world.

Painted by Leonardo da Vinci and on display at the Santa Maria delle Grazie, the mural depicts Christ and the apostles at the last supper before Christ’s crucifixion. Many visitors to Milan consider this a highlight of their trip and it is an extremely moving sight even for those who do not believe the original story from which the mural was inspired.

ROMAN FORUM

Roman Forum

The Roman Forum, also known as the Forum Romanum is a rectangular forum (plaza) surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center city of the Rome. It is another one of the famous attraction in Rome. This would once have been the center of the mighty Roman Empire and you can take in the beautiful complex here as well as enjoy views from the terraces all over the wider city.

VATICAN CITY

Vatican City

Vatican City is the smallest state in the world by area and population with an area of 44 hectares and a population of about 1,000. If you are in the region then you should definitely consider swinging by one of the most important religious spots in the world, which is home to powerhouses such as the Piazza San Pietro and St. Peter’s Basilica. You can also take in the majesty of the Vatican Palace as well as the Sistine Chapel which features the Creation of Adam.

THE HISTORIC CENTER OF SIENA

The Historic Centre of Siena

Siena is a city in Tuscany, Italy. The Historic Centre of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. It is one of the nation’s most visited tourist attractions. Siena is famous for its cuisine, art, museums, medieval cityscape and the Palio, a horse race held twice a year. The Historic Centre of Siena is well worth a visit which leads to a historic district that is covered with Gothic architecture that dates from the 12^th century.

SAINT MARK’S BASILICA

St. Mark's Basilica

Saint Mark’s Basilica is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice, northern Italy. It is the most famous of the City’s churches and one of the best-known examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture. The church is a work of art in its own right and you will find glittering mosaics and gorgeous marble decorations all over the complex as well as bas-reliefs and touches of gold leaf.

CATHEDRAL OF SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE

Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore

Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore is located in Florence, Italy. Florence is one of the most romantic and artistic cities In the world. The cathedral is best known for its rising dome that can be seen from all over Florence as well as its different hued frescoes and decorations. Here you can climb on the top where you can look out across Florence and appreciate the might of this amazing feat of architecture.

TREVI FOUNTAIN

Trevi Fountain

The tour is incomplete without Trevi Fountain. Trevi Fountain is a fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy. It is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world. Local legend has it that anyone who tosses a coin into the fountain will get the good luck that will mean that they will one day return to this great city. The fountain is carved in the Baroque style and is made of glittering marble which is lit up at night to spectacular effect.