Italy is one of the most popular travel destinations for enthusiasts. If you love beautiful landscapes and scenic views, Italy has more than what meets the eye. The country has so much to offer in terms of art treasures, architecture, classic cuisine, and iconic structures, you will be spoilt for choices. Lest we forget, Italy after all is the home to our favourite - the pizza. Italy has so much to offer for every kind of tourist. We have curated a list of some of the places that are a must-visit when in Italy. So do not miss them while planning your travel itinerary for a holiday in Italy.
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Top places to visit in Italy
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1. Naples
Naples is the capital of the Campania region in Southern Italy. Baroque churches and Roman ruins at Naples are great tourist attractions for art lovers. It also has the highest concentration of historical monuments. Top attractions in Naples include the National Archaeological Museum, Piazza del Plebiscito and the royal palace of the Capodimonte Museum.
2. Pisa
The city of Pisa is located in the northwestern region of Tuscany alongside the Arno river. Apart from the Leaning Tower, Pisa has a lot to offer like the Campo dei Miracoli or The Field of Miracles which are magnificent examples of the Italian renaissance and the serenity of the Arno river.
3. Sicily
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean across the southern tip of Italy. Due to its geographical location, it is distant from the rest of Italy making it a less-crowded place. The quaint town has numerous archaeological ruins like the ruins of the Ancient Theatre of Taormina, and Valley of Temples, and Castles of Erice as the other attractions.
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Enjoy the beauty of Sicily
4. Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre National park comprises five fishing villages spread across a stunning landscape with mighty hills, valleys and slopes leading to blue waters. Cinque Terre also has wine terraces beside the beautiful landscapes dating back hundreds of years which are worth visiting.
5. Amalfi Coast
Known for its extraordinary beauty, this picturesque coastline of Amalfi coast features lemon tree gardens, vibrant villas, rugged cliffs and glistening bays. Positano is a romantic town along the Amalfi coast with pebbled beaches, waterfalls and scenic locations.
Amalfi Coast is a stunning amalgamation of vibrant colours
6. Venice
Built upon a lagoon and surrounded by the Adriatic Sea, Venice is an archipelago of more than a hundred islands. The Grand Canal divides the city into two sections. Venice is very popular and often crowded with tourists. The landmarks in Venice worth visiting include Saint Mark's Square and Basilica, Rialto Bridge and Doge's Palace. When in Venice do not forget to take a gondola ride across the Grand Canal.
Enjoy a gondola ride in Venice
7. Florence
The capital of Tuscany, this city is a treasure for art lovers with its beautiful architectural structures, museums, stunning Churches and art galleries. Florence is also known to be home to the wealthy and powerful Medici dynasty which had a cultural and economic influence on the world.
Do let us know in the comments section below if you have visited any of these places in Italy.
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