Italy Panorama: Rome

Tourist Attractions in Italy

Italy: Tower of Pisa

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.

The Coliseum of Rome

Rome: Colosseum

Another great example of Roman architecture in Italy to which tourists travel is the grand Coliseum, an elliptical amphitheatre which is also the largest in Roman history.
Tourists regularly travel to Coliseum built around 70-80 A.D. under Titus, which has been a witness to gladiatorial fights and public spectacles. This top attraction of Italy is associated with imperial Roman grandeur.
Travelers can visit this grand monument of Italy for 8 euros per ticket and it is open from 9am to 7.30pm.

The Pantheon of Rome

Italy: Pantheon in Rome

When traveling in Italy tourists have to see the Pantheon at Rome, which is a definitive symbol of ancient Rome and a historic building, dating back to the 2nd century A.D. It is structured as a mammoth cylinder covering eight piers, with a 43.2 meter dome. Countless visitors travel to this glorious building in Italy which has been in use as a church since 7th century.
Tourists can visit Italy's Pantheon free of cost.
It is open 8.30am-7.30pm, Monday to Saturday and 9am to 6pm on Sundays.

Rome Tours and Attractions

Ancient Rome and Colosseum Half-Day Walking Tour (From USD $66.52)

Take a walking tour of Ancient Rome's major attractions including the Colosseum and Palatine Hill

Rome's Tiber River Dinner Cruise ( From USD $73.31)

Enjoy the sights of night Rome while you glide along Tiber River on this two-hour dinner cruise

Multi-day & Extended Tours started in Rome

Take time out on these 2-day to 5-day excursions from Rome and see the highlights of some of Italy's most popular cities: Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento and Capri,Pompeii and Amalfi,Assisi, Siena, Florence and Pisa, Padua, Venice and San Marino

Vatican City Tours and Attractions

Vatican Museums Walking Tour (From USD $70.60)

Take a small group walking tour of the Vatican Museums including Sistine Chapel, Raphael's Rooms and St Peter's Basilica

The Statue of David in Florence

Italy: Uffizi Gallery in Florence

Art lovers and tourists make it a point to travel to Florence in Italy and make a way to the wonderful Uffizi Gallery for its superb stock of Renaissance art.
While in Florence, Italy, you must also travel to the unparalleled Statue of David.

Florence Tours and Attractions

Florence Accademia and Uffizi Gallery Tour (From USD $71.95)

Prepare to be amazed when you see Michelangelo's world-famous statue of David. Enjoy the superb paintings of Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue and Masaccio in the Uffizi Gallery

Florence Half-Day or Full-Day Sightseeing Tour (From USD $57.02)

Explore Florence in your own way! See all the famous attractions of Florence by choosing either a morning or afternoon tour, or full-day sightseeing tour, combining both of them

Milan Tours and Attractions

Milan Half-Day Sightseeing Tour (From USD $74.67)

Enjoy one of the most famous artworks in the world, da Vinci's "Last Supper" and have a walking tour through stylish Italian city of Milan

Naples Tours and Attractions

Naples City and Pompeii Half Day Sightseeing Tour (From USD $95.03)

The sightseeing tour of Naples, including stops at the Cathedral to visit its Treasure Chapel and S.Restituta basilica, is combined with a visit to the world-famous site of Pompeii

The St. Mark's Square in Venice

Italy: St. Mark's Square in Venice

When traveling in Italy don’t miss the St. Mark's Square in Venice.
A symbol of Italy, this glorious square is thronged by pigeons, locals and tourists who travel to this eternal place within Italy, with exquisite architecture around it.

Venice Tours and Attractions

Venice in One Day (From USD $70.60)

Explore all the highlights of the magical city of Venice on this combined walking and boat tour

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