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Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coastline, has left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican as well as landmark art and ancient ruins. Other major cities include Florence, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s “David” and Brunelleschi’s Duomo; Venice, the city of canals; and Milan, Italy’s fashion capital.
For many people, an Italy tour even once in their lifetime is nothing less than a dream come true. The excitement and anticipation is every bit worth it. Whether it’s floating down a gondola in Venice or gazing at the Colosseum, the reality lives up to the many dreams you may have had since you decided to visit Italy. In fact, some people might even consider a visit to Italy as the pinnacle of their tourist dreams.
Italy is, after all, the birth place of the Roman empire and the renaissance and the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites here are proof of Italy’s vintage. But even if you’re not a historian or architecture buff, Italy tourism has much to offer. Food and wine, the very best actually, are yours for the taking but there are also scenic spots such as Lake Como or the Cinque Terre which act like balm for your eyes and soul. Then, there’s the shopping that you can indulge in, especially in Milan and Florence with their luxury boutiques and top fashion labels streaming out of the shops.
Capital: Rome
Airport : Rome Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino
Country Code: +39
1. Italy has a free wine fountain
2. Italy is the fifth most visited country in the world
3. All three of Europe’s active volcanoes are in Italy
4. Italians invented pizza in Naples
5. Italy has the most UNESCO World Heritage sites in the world
6. Italians have eaten pasta since the 4th century B.C.
7. There are over 1,500 lakes in Italy
8. Italians consume 14 billion espressos each year
9. You can find the world’s smallest country inside Italy
10. One-fifth of Italy is covered in hills and mountains
The best time to visit Italy is during spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November), when the temperatures are comfortable and there are fewer crowds. Wildflowers in early April and rising temperatures through to the end of June are a real draw.
1. Colosseum
2. Florence Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore
3. The Grand Canal in Venice
4. Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
5. Leaning Tower of Pisa
6. Lake Como
7. Amalfi Coast
8. Cinque Terre
9. Vatican City: Basilica of St. Peter, Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums
10. The Uffizi Gallery in Florence
11. St. Mark's Basilica
12. Pantheon
13. Roman Forum
14. Milan Duomo
15. Capri
1. Pesto alla Genovese
2. Ribollita
3. Tiramisù
4. Tortelli di zucca
5. Risotto alla Milanese
6. Cacio e pepe
7. Tartufo nero
8. Pizza
9. Orecchiette alla pugliese
10. Caponata
