Italy, a land of art, culture, literature and food, is one of the hottest tourist destinations in the world. Irrespective of any category, whether it is the scenic natural landscapes or the rich cultural heritage or the fascinating art and architecture or the modern cities with beautiful countryside, Italy truly stands out as a heaven for tourists.
First of all, the cities which can be missed out while visiting Italy are Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, Siena, Turin and Naples.
The city of Rome has some of the best tourist spots in Italy, like the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Forum, Fontana di Trevi, Castle Sant’Angelo and the beautiful basilicas.
The Duomo of Milan is the largest in Italy and the second largest Catholic cathedral in the world.
Vatican City, the independent state located at the center of Rome, offers several popular tourist attractions like St Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum.
The Grand Canal Venice of Venice is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
Florence, the capital of Tuscany region of Italy, is one of the most beautiful cities of Italy. The Uffizi Gallery, situated in Florence, is considered as one of the finest museums in the world. This museum possesses some of the great paintings of the greatest artists like Giotto, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Fra Angelico, Raphael, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Titian, Raffaello and Caravaggio.
Siena and Pisa are the two main tourist spots of Tuscany region. While Siena is popular for its medieval streets and piazzas, Pisa is popular for The Leaning Tower of Pisa, once one of the seven wonders.
Turin, while popular for its automobile industry, offer some of the exotic destinations like Mole Antonelliana, the Piazza San Carlo, and Museo Egizio, which is the largest Egyptian Museum outside Egypt.
Naples offers several architectural masterpieces.
Italy is also known for its wine and amazing cuisines. Pastas and pizzas are two most popular Italian dishes, which have earned fame across the world.
Italy offers the world-class ski resorts in the Alps and Dolomite mountains.
Dolomite Mountain in tern offers a vast coastline with lovely beaches, and beautiful countryside, ideal for walking and cycling. 