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Top Cities and Destinations in Italy

Discover extraordinary cities and picturesque locations that will captivate you with their rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning beauty.

rome

Rome

Lazio
milan

Milan

Lombardy
venice

Venice

Veneto
florence

Florence

Tuscany
naples

Naples

Campania
genoa

Genoa

Liguria
bologna

Bologna

Emilia-Romagna
turin

Turin

Piedmont
palermo

Palermo

Sicily
siena

Siena

Tuscany
pisa

Pisa

Tuscany
verona

Verona

Veneto
padua

Padua

Veneto
brescia

Brescia

Lombardy
cagliari

Cagliari

Sardinia
livorno

Livorno

Tuscany
catania

Catania

Sicily
vicenza

Vicenza

Veneto
lucca

Lucca

Tuscany
ferrara

Ferrara

Emilia-Romagna
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Italy is a country that has played a significant role in shaping Western civilization. Home of the Roman Empire, the Renaissance and the Vatican, it is a country with an impressive cultural heritage that has influenced the world for centuries. From the ancient ruins in Rome and Pompeii to the magnificent cathedrals and museums of Florence, Italy has many monuments and masterpieces of art and architecture that have stood the test of time.

One of the most recognizable structures in Italy is the Colosseum, a magnificent amphitheater that once hosted gladiatorial contests and other public spectacles. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is also a must-see, attracting millions of tourists each year. In addition, Italy is famous for its delicious cuisine, fashion and wine, as well as its breathtaking coastline and charming towns, such as Venice with its network of canals and the picturesque Cinque Terre.

For art lovers, an indispensable destination is Vatican City. This city-state houses some of the most important works of art and religious artifacts in the world, including the Sistine Chapel, which houses Michelangelo's masterpiece, The Last Judgment. And Florence, known as the cradle of the Renaissance, is a treasure trove of artistic treasures, including the Uffizi Gallery, the Duomo and the Baptistery.

When visiting Italy, don't miss Milan, which is known as the fashion capital of the world. This vibrant city is home to some of the world's most famous designers, as well as an impressive collection of museums, art galleries and monuments. Milan is also famous for its stunning Gothic cathedral, the Duomo di Milano, which is one of the largest churches in the world and a symbol of the city's rich history and culture.

Italy Top Attractions

Famous places and interesting landmarks

  • villa deste tivoli
  • colosseum rome
  • reggia di caserta
  • via veneto rome
  • leaning tower of pisa
  • st peters square rome
  • vatican museums rome
  • roman forum rome
  • via monte napoleone milan
  • uffizi florence
  • pantheon rome
  • corso buenos aires milan
  • borgia apartments rome
  • florence baptistery
  • royal palace of turin
  • milan cathedral
  • arch of constantine rome
  • via condotti rome
  • st peters basilica rome
  • piazza san marco venice
  • valle dei templi agrigento
  • pisa cathedral
  • galleria borghese rome
  • doges palace venice
  • altare della patria rome
  • via de tornabuoni florence
  • ponte vecchio florence
  • hadrians villa tivoli

Things to See and Do by Category

Interesting and worth visiting places and tourist attractions appreciated by most tourists. See the list of places to visit when planning a trip to Italy.

Unesco

Church

Museum

Historical place

  • Villa d'Este

    Villa d'Este

    TivoliGrand house in exotic hillside gardens MuseumVernacular architecture
  • Colosseum

    Colosseum

    RomeIconic ancient Roman gladiatorial arenaAmphitheatreHistorical place
  • Florence Baptistery

    Florence Baptistery

    FlorenceLandmark marble-clad religious monumentChurchRomanesque architecture
  • Royal Palace of Turin

    Royal Palace of Turin

    TurinRoyal residence with armory and museum MuseumBaroque architecture
  • St. Peter's Basilica

    St. Peter's Basilica

    RomeWorld’s largest basilica of Christianity Baroque architectureChurch
  • Doge's Palace

    Doge's Palace

    VeniceGothic-style palace and museumGothic architectureVernacular architecture
  • Altare della Patria

    Altare della Patria

    RomeWhite marble memorial monumentMuseumHistory museum
  • Ponte Vecchio

    Ponte Vecchio

    FlorenceMedieval stone bridge with jewelry shopsGothic architectureBridge

Baroque architecture

Sacred and religious sites

Palace

Vernacular architecture

  • Villa d'Este

    Villa d'Este

    TivoliGrand house in exotic hillside gardens MuseumVernacular architecture
  • Reggia di Caserta

    Reggia di Caserta

    CasertaHuge 18th-century Baroque royal palace MuseumHistory museum
  • Uffizi

    Uffizi

    FlorenceArt museum with Renaissance masterpiecesMuseumVernacular architecture
  • Royal Palace of Turin

    Royal Palace of Turin

    TurinRoyal residence with armory and museum MuseumBaroque architecture
  • Doge's Palace

    Doge's Palace

    VeniceGothic-style palace and museumGothic architectureVernacular architecture
  • Hadrian's Villa

    Hadrian's Villa

    TivoliRuins of 2nd century Roman villa MuseumVernacular architecture
  • Apostolic Palace

    Apostolic Palace

    RomePope's official residence in VaticanVernacular architecturePalace
  • Palazzo Pitti

    Palazzo Pitti

    FlorenceRenaissance palace with art gallery complexMuseumVernacular architecture

Romanesque architecture

Gothic architecture

  • Milan Cathedral

    Milan Cathedral

    MilanMassive Gothic cathedral with artworksChurchGothic architecture
  • Doge's Palace

    Doge's Palace

    VeniceGothic-style palace and museumGothic architectureVernacular architecture
  • Ponte Vecchio

    Ponte Vecchio

    FlorenceMedieval stone bridge with jewelry shopsGothic architectureBridge
  • Siena Cathedral

    Siena Cathedral

    SienaRomanesque-Gothic cathedral with mosaicsGothic architectureChurch
  • Castel del Monte

    Castel del Monte

    Alta Murgia National Park Forts and castlesMuseum
  • Santa Maria sopra Minerva

    Santa Maria sopra Minerva

    RomeOrnate and lavish Gothic-style churchChurchGothic architecture
  • Pisa Baptistery

    Pisa Baptistery

    PisaCelebrated acoustics and Gothic sculptures Romanesque architectureChurch
  • Palazzo Vecchio

    Palazzo Vecchio

    FlorenceStriking fortified 13th-century palaceGothic architectureMuseum

Specialty museum

Art museum

  • Reggia di Caserta

    Reggia di Caserta

    CasertaHuge 18th-century Baroque royal palace MuseumHistory museum
  • Vatican Museums

    Vatican Museums

    RomeMuseumArt museumSacred and religious sites
  • Uffizi

    Uffizi

    FlorenceArt museum with Renaissance masterpiecesMuseumVernacular architecture
  • Galleria Borghese

    Galleria Borghese

    RomeRenaissance art masterpiece collectionMuseumArt museum
  • Palazzo Pitti

    Palazzo Pitti

    FlorenceRenaissance palace with art gallery complexMuseumVernacular architecture
  • National Roman Museum

    National Roman Museum

    RomeMuseumSpecialty museumArt museum
  • Sistine Chapel

    Sistine Chapel

    RomeMichelangelo's iconic painted ceilingChurchVernacular architecture
  • Museo Ferrari

    Museo Ferrari

    MaranelloSpecialty museumMuseumArt museum

Architecture

  • Vatican Museums

    Vatican Museums

    RomeMuseumArt museumSacred and religious sites
  • Florence Baptistery

    Florence Baptistery

    FlorenceLandmark marble-clad religious monumentChurchRomanesque architecture
  • Royal Palace of Turin

    Royal Palace of Turin

    TurinRoyal residence with armory and museum MuseumBaroque architecture
  • Doge's Palace

    Doge's Palace

    VeniceGothic-style palace and museumGothic architectureVernacular architecture
  • Altare della Patria

    Altare della Patria

    RomeWhite marble memorial monumentMuseumHistory museum
  • Sistine Chapel

    Sistine Chapel

    RomeMichelangelo's iconic painted ceilingChurchVernacular architecture
  • Sforza's Castle

    Sforza's Castle

    MilanMedieval fortress housing art treasuresMuseumVernacular architecture
  • Palazzo Chiericati

    Palazzo Chiericati

    Vicenza16th-century palace and art museum Andrea PalladioPalladian architecture

Forts and castles

History museum

Natural attraction

Park

Nature

Mountain

  • Mount Epomeo

    Mount Epomeo

    IschiaIsland mountain peak with sea viewsNatural attractionMountain
  • Piz Boè

    Piz Boè

    CanazeiMountain with a popular hiking routeNatural attractionLookout
  • Mottarone

    Mottarone

    StresaMountain with a ski resort and lake viewsNatureNatural attraction
  • Marmolada

    Marmolada

    DolomitesProminent peak with a ski resortNatureNatural attraction
  • Corno Grande

    Corno Grande

    Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National ParkNatural attractionNatureMountain
  • Ortler

    Ortler

    Stelvio National ParkPeak with extreme skiing and WWI sitesNatural attractionNature
  • Piz da las Trais Linguas

    Piz da las Trais Linguas

    Stelvio National ParkNatural attractionNatureMountain
  • Mont Tout Blanc

    Mont Tout Blanc

    Rhêmes-Notre-DameMountain

Square

Theater

Area

Concerts and shows

Ruins

Monuments and statues

Art gallery

Bridge

Archaeological site

  • Roman Forum

    Roman Forum

    RomeExcavated heart of the Roman EmpireArchaeological site
  • Ostia Antica

    Ostia Antica

    RomeRemains of an ancient Roman cityArchaeological site
  • Su Nuraxi

    Su Nuraxi

    Barumini Archaeological site
  • Theatre of Marcellus

    Theatre of Marcellus

    RomeRoman theater with summer festivalArchaeological siteHistorical place
  • Villa Romana del Casale

    Villa Romana del Casale

    Piazza Armerina Historical placeRuins
  • Villa Poppaea

    Villa Poppaea

    Torre AnnunziataLarge Roman villa with lavish frescoes Archaeological siteVernacular architecture
  • Forum Holitorium

    Forum Holitorium

    RomeArchaeological siteAncient Roman architecture
  • Velia

    Velia

    Cilento and Vallo di Diano National ParkArchaeological siteAncient Greek architecture

Beach

View point

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