Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Italy

From Roman architecture to ancient buildings, Italy known for multiple reasons. People around the world willing to step into the greatest ancient city spanning over 2000 year of history. Places in Italy usually represent have rich in culture, architecture, history, cuisine, and natural beauty are so supportive and feel blessed when you visit and explore. Despite of popular landmarks, Italy is a country in Europe full of food and cuisine (Italian pasta and wines) which introduced to this world. From Pasta to pizza and seafood, Italy attract every tourist. I hope below article will going to help you to impress you to discover one of the worlds ancient country and cities architectures and building.

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Here are the top 10 best places to visit in Italy. Those are

1. Rome

You should start your Italy tour in order to visiting the capital city of Italy, Rome. Such a glorious city besides with rich in ancient unparalleled history and culture with unique architectural heritage. If you see, the history of Rome, starts from around 1 century BC and that’s why it is called an Eternal City. Rome is considered the 3rd most visited city in overall Europe. Most of the tourists probably visit Italy to know the importance’s of archaeological sites, the culture of the Roman Empire, parks, delicious Italian cuisines, and world-famous museums.

Most recommended places to visit in Rome;

Colosseum (one of the 7 Wonders of the World)
the Pantheon,
and the Vatican City,
Roman forum
St. Peter Basilica
Vatican Museum
Roman Forum

Best Time to Visit Rome: February, April, May, June or even during September and October months.

2. Milan

Italy has another wonderful city with beautiful designs and artist work, that is Milan. Known for its high fashion, art, and design, which is more helpful and friendly destination for Photographers and models. The city offers iconic attractions along with delicious food and nightlife. In Milan, a “historic center” attracts millions of tourists every year. However, Quadrilatero della Moda shopping center, famous restaurants, and fashion exhibitions are common things in this city.

Highly visited places within Milan;

Duomo Cathedral,
La Scala Opera House, and
Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
Duomo di Milano
Galleria Vittorio Emanuel 2
Milan Cathedral
Sforzesco Castle

Best Time to Visit Milan: You can visit even April and May or September and October.

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3. Venice

After getting a different title, Venice city considered as one of the most picturesque cities in Italy. Venice is also called the City of Canals, Floating City, and the City of Love. Built on the more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic sea. You will see very less road networks here instead they choose boats to travel through small canals. Due to the architectures and winding canals, Venice considered as Italia’s most picture square city. Incredible architecture, winding canals, and beautiful bridges impress visitors every year.

This city is also known as the Unique City. Its original architecture and urban structures are retained, preserved and showcase its culture and artwork. This Italian city is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage site known for top attractions for couples and family travelers every year.

Most Recommended Places in Venice;

Grand Canal
Rialto Bridge
Doge’s Palace
Piazza San Marco
Jewish Museum
Santa Maria Della Salute

Best Time to Visit Venice: Summer months in Venice of April to June.

4. Florence

Florence city is renowned for its art, architecture, and history, and home to the many iconic landmarks. This city is also called the “Jewel of the Renaissance” just because of the birth of the Renaissance. It is a worth visiting city due to its rich historical background, artwork, and nightlife, in order to welcoming visitors from all over the world. However, city is home to many famous art and architecture of the Renaissance. Where we can see many museums and galleries, including world famous Uffizi gallery and the Palazzo Pitti. This Walkable city was recognised by the UNESCO World Heritage site with multiple features of views, food, wines, Gardens, architecture, and cultures.

The most visited places within Florence are;

Uffizi Gallery,
the Ponte Vecchio,
Florence Cathedral.
Santa Maria Novella
Mercato Centrale
Piazza Della Repubblica
Cinque Terre
Winery at Renaissance villa

Best Time to Visit Florence: You should visit Florence city between May and September months of Italy.

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5. Beautiful Island of Sicily

Sicily is a natural and beautiful island situated in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. It is considered the biggest island in Italy labelled of beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, tasty food, and different culture. Sicily is heaven for adventure seekers of its friendly coastlines, wide mountains range, nature, Nebrodi mountains, etna volcano, and fishing villages. Island coast are very impressive natural beauty.

Sicily also has some beautiful beaches including Mondello Beach, San Vito Lo Capo Beach, and Isola Bella beaches. As we discussed earlier, Sicily is surrounded by crystal clear waters, which is to be the perfect place for photo takers. Despite of that, you can also try delicious seafood, pasta, and desserts with tasty wines. One of the UNESCO World Heritage sites impressing viewer’s attentions throughout the year.

Places to visit in Sicily:

Valley of the Temples
Mount Etna
Taormina
Aeolian Islands
Palermo
Syracuse
Erice
Monreale

Best Time to Visit Sicily: Perfect time to visit Sicily is during mild temperature and less rainy season of April to October months.

6. Sorrento

A small coastal town located in the southwest part of Italy. Famous form its coastal views, picturesque buildings, and streets, closeness to Naples. Sorrento provides a lot of fun to adventure lovers along with café waterfalls, and a viewpoint of Mount. Its view of the Gulf of Naples is world-famous one and you should never miss to enjoy it.

If you visit Sorrento you will get delicious food like Pizza, gelato, and wine. Walkable in nature, Sorrento city requires little transportation dependence. So, therefore your Shopping, nightlife, and views of the Sorrento is always easy and more convenient to impress every nomads.

The most visited places in Sorrento are:

Old Town
Bay
Piazza Tasso
Amalfi Coast
Limonaro
Marina Grande
Villa Comunale di sorrento

Best Time to Visit Sorrento: June to August is best time to visit (Normally these months are summer months in Italy).

7. Leaning Tower of Pisa

Pisa is a tiny city situated in the Tuscany land of Italy, bank of River of Arno. Probably you may feel why it is so famous, Pisa is city renowned for World famous Leaning Tower. Which has a bell tower that was built around the 12th century, is situated in the heart of the Pisa region of Italy. It has become a unique tourist attraction known its unique presence. If you want to know more about Leaning Tower of Pisa?

Pisa also holds a number of historic sites and cultural landmarks, such as the Piazza dei Miracoli, the Baptistery of St. John, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. Its rich artistic and creative history is a perfect example of the birthplace of Galileo Galilei and the Renaissance art and architecture center.

Apart from Leaning tower of Pisa, city try to impressing us from whole world in bustling university community, lively nightlife, and a diverse delicious food scene.

Must-visit places in Pisa are;

Leaning Tower of Pisa
Palazzo Blu
Camposanto
Borgo Stretto
Piazz del Duomo
Palazzo della Carovana

Best Time to Visit Pisa: June to September is perfect months to visit Pisa.

8. Siena

Siena is an attractive hilltop city situated in central Tuscany, Italy. World famous for its beautiful medieval architecture, historic importance, and magnificent basilica. One of the interesting things here in Siena city is “Palio”, it is an traditional horse race that happens twice a year in the Piazza del Campo in Siena City.

Siena was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most visited destination by tourists all over the world. It’s narrow, walkable winding streets are shining with charming shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Siena is predominantly Gothic architecture. Siena Cathedral and Duomo di Siena (Romanesque-Gothic style church) are best example for the Gothic style of architectures. The cathedral’s design is decorated with attractive black and white marble lines and its interior is adorned with intricate mosaics and frescoes.

Piazza del Campo is another place in Siena that is regarded as one of the most beautiful squares in Italy. It’s bustling square is enclosed by historic buildings and is the site of the Palio horse race. Delicious cuisine and fine wines, such as Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino makes you indulge yourself in the real beauty of Siena.

Places visit in Siena are;

Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
Piazza del Campo
Torre del Mangia
Palio
National Gallery
The Facchinato
San Domenico
Palazzo Salimbeni

Best Time to Visit Siena are: April to June is the best months to visit by the recommendation of the travelers who are already visited.

9. Verona

Verona is another interesting and beautiful city situated in northern Italy’s Veneto region. Known for its ancient Roman amphitheater, which is the 3rd biggest in Italy and even today still used for operatic achievements and other cultural activities. Even today, Verona is in the minds of the millions of people, is just because of William Shakespeare’s tragedy drama, “Romeo and Juliet.” and often called the “City of Love”.

Shakespearean play turning to lovely and unremarkable town especially from its famous balcony and other romantic landmarks. After getting historical importance and cultural significance such as the Romanesque Church of San Zeno and the Gothic Palazzo della Ragione, Verona city has also been declared as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The most recommended places to visit in Verona are;

Verona Arena
Piazza delle erbe
Ponte pietra
Ponte Scaligero
Juliet’s house
Piazza bra
Porta Borsari

Best Time to Visit: Between July and Septembers is best time to visit travelers.

10. Pantheon

Pantheon is a famous ancient Roman temple situated in Rome, Italy. As per the historian’s point of view, this city was built around 27 BC and is one of the protected ancient buildings and architecture in Rome. The ‘Pantheon’s dome’ is the best example of Engineering excellence of Italians and it is considered the largest autonomous concrete dome in the world.

Today, the Pantheon serves as a church, and it is a popular tourist attraction with beautiful marble floors, cosmopolitan columns, and a huge bronze door. The round opening in the dome is one of the most unique features of the Pantheon, which permits natural light to enter the building.

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Best places to visit in Pantheon are;