Civita di Bagnoregio, Viterbo: Civita was founded yesteryear the Etruscans to a greater extent than than 2,500 years agone as well as sits atop a rocky plateau overlooking the Tiber river valley inward key Italy. The town is inward constant danger of devastation yesteryear erosion as well as was placed on the World Monuments Watch listing inward 2006.
Colosseum, Rome: The awe-inspiring amphitheater echoes amongst ghosts of gladiators past, the roar of wildlife as well as the swash of body of body of water battles, cheered on yesteryear upward to 80,000 baying spectators. The arena, partly ruined yesteryear earthquake as well as robbers, is an enduring symbol of the Roman empire.
Florence: Captivating Florence is the uppercase of Tuscany as well as considered the birthplace of the Renaissance. The Duomo cathedral, dating dorsum to the 13th century, is i of the highlights along amongst the ancient shop-clad Ponte Vecchio as well as the Uffizi Gallery.
Ponte Vecchio, Florence: The Ponte Vecchio, or Old Bridge, is a Florence landmark, the solely Arno River crossing to hold upward the retreating German linguistic communication footing forces at the destination of World War II. It's famous for the shops which business its twain -- i time butchers as well as fishmongers, right away jewelers, fine art dealers as well as souvenir-sellers.
Duomo, Milan: The Duomo is Milan's gothic cathedral dedicated to St. Mary of the Nativity, which took nearly half dozen centuries to build. It's the largest church building inward Italy (excluding St. Peter's Basilica inward Vatican City) as well as the fifth-biggest Christian church building inward the world.
Palermo: Ancient Palermo is the uppercase of Sicily as well as is noted for its culture, architecture as well as gastronomy. The port city, on Sicily's northwest coast, sits inward a bowl surrounded yesteryear mountains as well as has long been a mix of European as well as Arab cultures.
Positano, Amalfi coastline: The Amalfi Coast is a sparkling gem of Mediterranean beauty on a stretch of dramatic south-facing coastline betwixt Salerno as well as Sorrento due south of Naples. The gems of bougainvillea-clad Positano, Amalfi as well as Ravello, amongst vistas plunging into the deep bluish of the Tyrrhenian Sea, earned the surface area UNESCO protection inward 1997.
Trevi fountain, Rome: Legend has it that a money thrown over the shoulder into Trevi outflow volition ensure the visitor's provide to Rome. Around 3,000 euros a solar daytime are tossed into the Baroque baths, retrieved nightly for charity. The travertine fountain, finished inward 1762, stands at the destination of the ancient Aqua Virgo aqueduct at the junction of iii streets ("tre vie"), thus the name.
Tuscany: The share of Tuscany inward key Italy evokes myriad images: of rolling hills, sleepy villages as well as dreamy vistas; earthy cooking as well as regional wines; Renaissance treasures such equally the cities of Florence, as well as Pisa amongst its leaning tower. There's coastline as well as islands, too. Tuscany has its ain riviera as well as hip beach resort of Tirrenia.
Venice: Iconic Venice inward northeast Italy is i of the world's most picturesque towns, built over the shallow Venetian Lagoon on to a greater extent than than 100 islands separated yesteryear canals as well as joined yesteryear bridges. Known amidst other things equally La Serenissima, which to a greater extent than or less agency "most serene," Venice is a treasure trove for architecture buffs, gourmets, strolling lovers as well as gondola fans.
The Faraglioni of Capri, Napoli: The isle of Capri off the destination of the Sorrento peninsula due south of Naples conjures images of the perfect Mediterranean idyll, of plunging body of body of water views, picturesque piazzas as well as spilling bougainvilleas. It has been a jet-set as well as Hollywood favorite for decades as well as designer boutiques as well as chi-chi cafes cover to a greater extent than unspoilt charms. The faraglioni are iii stone formations created yesteryear erosion off the coast.
Blue Grotto, Capri: The Blue Grotto is a body of body of water cave off the northwest coast of Capri, where sunlight illuminates the infinite amongst an azure hue. The entrance is less than a meter high, merely plenty for a minor rowboat as well as its prone passengers to glide through.
Lake Iseo, Lombardy: Smaller, quieter as well as arguably to a greater extent than charming than its to a greater extent than famous cousins Lake Como as well as Lake Garda -- as well as sandwiched betwixt them -- Lake Iseo is a unsung gem of northern Italy.
Val d'Orcia, Tuscany: This enchanting surface area of Tuscany is a UNESCO-protected World Heritage site for its rolling hills, vineyards, the lush valley of the Orcia River, as well as picturesque towns similar Pienza as well as Castiglione d'Orcia amongst its hilltop fortress.
Ponza isle, Pontine Islands archipelago: The Pontine Islands prevarication inward the Tyrrhenian Sea to the due west of Naples. They contain Ponza, the primary island, along amongst Palmarola, Zannone as well as Gavi, summation Ventotene as well as Santo Stefano to the southeast, closer to the mainland. Stunning natural scenery, secluded beaches as well as isle chic brand these pop but unspoilt tourist spots.
Mount Etna, Sicily: Mount Etna towers over the cities of Messina as well as Catania inward the far due east of Sicily as well as is the highest active volcano inward Europe. At 3,329 meters it is also the tallest peak inward Italy due south of the Alps. Because Etna is inward an almost constant solid reason of activeness its fertile volcanic soils back upward abundant agriculture as well as viticulture on its lower flanks.
Circeo National Park, Latina: The limestone massif of Mount Circeo (541 meters) sits on a promontory nearly 100 kilometers southeast of Rome. It gives its elevate to the National Park which takes inward the coastal strip from Anzio to Terracina as well as includes the "orgy" isle of Zannone.
Selinunte Archaeological Park, Sicily: A stroll downwards through the ancient Greek urban substance of Selinunte on the southwest coast of Sicily gives a bright impression of a mighty erstwhile civilization amongst v temples, including the impressive Temple of Hera, strung downwards a rocky ridge overlooking the sea.
The Dolomites: The Dolomites is a dramatic mount attain inward northeast Italy pop for snowfall sports inward the wintertime as well as climbing as well as hiking inward the summer. The highest peak is the 3,343-meter Marmolada. The attain was on the front end business betwixt the Italian as well as Austro-Hungarian forces inward World War I as well as witnessed fell fighting. [visit Italy]
