Tourist Attractions in Italy
The most popular travel destination of Europe, Italy is packed with so many attractions that tourists can absolutely lose their heads, choosing what to see in a limited time.
Italy offers tourists its world known historical attractions, including such ancient architectural monuments as Coliseum and Pantheon, gorgeous cathedrals and churches with spectacular frescoes, sculptures and Renaissance paintings, and beautiful fountains.
Travel in Italy is never complete without heading to Rome, where famous artists da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio and Botticelli lived and created their immortal art-works; where ancient Coliseum and Pantheon connect the present to the epoch of the prosperity and decadence of the ancient Rome.
The independent Vatican City, the world center of Catholicism, attracts thousands of visitors from around the world. Located inside Rome, Vatican City, also known as the seat of the Pope and a home to the famous St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, is one of the most visited places and famous tourist attractions in Italy.
Italy offers a variety of world-class tourist attractions in all major cities. It's good idea to travel to Florence and find its magnificent bridges, the curved arches of the Ponte Vecchio, and see the statue of David by Michelangelo.
Milan attracts tourists with its modern-fashion boutiques and famous museums, where art-lovers from all over the world can enjoy the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and many more.
There are famous curiosities in Italy that attract tourists and the Leaning Tower in Pisa is one of them.
When in Italy, travelers shouldn't miss the opportunity to visit Venice and enjoy the beauty of its countless canals and architectures by floating in a gondola.
Apart from these major attractions in the magnificent cities of Italy, tourists also travel to its countryside for the majestic landscapes of regions like Tuscany, the Italian Lakes and Umbria.
Travelers can also discover the tranquil seascapes of Italy traveling around Cinque Terre, Liguria, Sicily, Campania, the Amalfi Coast and Aeolian Isles.
