30 Places to Visit in Italy

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This town is known for its Greek temples. Five temples sit next to one another in an area called The Valley of the Temples. The town also boasts a set of Roman ruins and an archeology museum that helps put these ancient structures into a historical context .

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Place Agrigento, Sicily.

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Agrigento

This scenic seaside area stretches south from Naples. It features hilly terrain that is ideal for hiking, mountain biking and finding scenic views of the coast and blue waters of the Mediterranean. Picturesque towns are nestled between the hillsides and the coast.

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Amalfi Coast

Place Amalfi Coast, Salerno.

Nora holds one of Sardinia’s best Roman archeological sites. The city was originally founded by the ancient Phoenicians, though most of the ruins date back to Roman times. The remnants of the great empire’s buildings include thermal baths, a theater, a temple and a forum. The site also has smaller houses that contain intricate mosaics.

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Ancient Ruins At Nora

Place Ancient Ruins At Nora, Sardinia.

The gigantic Roman amphitheater looks ancient from the outside, but it is still standing and actually still used today. The architecture and interior are worth a visit themselves. If you are lucky enough to be in Verona when there is an opera performance, you can actually see the amphitheater in use.

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Arena Verona

Place Arena Verona.

While many of Sardinia’s beaches draw sunbathers, Bidderosa is a bit different, but arguably more attractive, than its peers. It is part of a nature preserve and access is limited. However, the beach offers a very secluded feel and has gorgeous, fine-grained sands and calm, warm waters.

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Bidderosa Beach

Place Bidderosa Beach, Sardinia.

The Cinque Terra area covers five small towns in the coastal region of Liguria in Northwestern Italy. The towns have been designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. These picturesque villages are like the quaint, old world Italian towns of people’s imaginations. That trait alone makes them worth a visit.

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Cinque Terre

Place Cinque Terre, Liguria.

The Colosseum is easily the most recognizable structure left over from the Roman Empire. It was capable of holding 50,000 spectators. The building can be appreciated from the outside, but visiting the interior is even more memorable. If Italy has one must-see attraction, it is the Colosseum.

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Colosseum

Place Colosseum, Rome.

This Etruscan burial site in the province of Lazio has some of the best preserved ancient tombs in all of Europe. 1,000 tombs can be found throughout the site. These tombs include circular mound-like structures and square structures arranged along pathways that are more than 2,500 years old.

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Etruscan Necropolis

Place Etruscan Necropolis.

Fiuggi is a municipality in the Lazio region of Central Italy. The town is famous for its mineral water, which was first noticed by a 15th Century pope who claimed that the water cured his kidney stones. Even today, the waters, which are bottled and exported worldwide, are still though to have healing properties.

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Fiuggi

Place Fiuggi.

The Galleria is as much of a sightseeing venue as it is a shopping mall. Over 150 years old, the glass-roofed retail space features ornate mosaics. It is especially beautiful when decorated for the holiday season each winter. Stores range from high-end boutiques selling Prada and Vuitton to fast food eateries like McDonald’s .

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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele

Place Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Milan.

This long, thin lake in the Lake District of Northern Italy has long been a popular destination for Italians and international visitors alike. The lake sits in the shadow of the Italian alps, and a cruise gives visitors unique views of the surrounding landscapes. The quaint towns on the shore and the fresh, mountain air make this a worthwhile stopping point.

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Lake Como

Place Lake Como.

The region around Bologna is known as the Land of Motors because it is home to boutique car manufacturers. The museum boasts a unique collection of rare Lamborghini models. Perhaps even more interesting to car lovers is the Lamborghini factory visit that can be booked through the museum.

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Lamborghini Museum

Place Lamborghini Museum. Bologna.

This coastal town is the hub of Sicily’s wine industry. It is possible to visit vineyards in the Marsala area and also to find places in town that serve unfortified vintages that are usually only ever tasted by locals.

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Marsala

Place Marsala, Sicily.

The church of San Vitale is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the town of Ravenna. It is sometimes referred to as the Mosaic Basilica because of its large collection of intricate mosaics. This is not merely another impressive collection of religious art, it is some of the oldest surviving art in Italy. The mosaics were commissioned 1500 years ago.

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Mosaic Basilica

Place Mosaic Basilica, Ravenna.

One of Italy’s most famous mountains, this volcanic Sicilian peak can be appreciated from afar, though it is the ideal place for adventurers who have mountain climbing ambitions. Despite Sicily’s reputation for warm weather, things can get cold on Etna, and part of the mountain is actually used for skiing during the wintertime.

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Mount Etna

Place Mount Etna, Sicily.

Bologna is a university town with a large collection of museums. An archeology museum and several art galleries dedicated to diverse mediums like painting and photography are the highlights. There is also the University Museum complex that is actually a collection of several small niche museums.

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Museums Of Bologna

Place Museums Of Bologna.

This unique exhibit space is housed in the Mole Antonelliana monument in Central Turin. Different halls have screen showing different clips for a specific genre of film. There are also exhibits on the process of making films and on film history. Best of all for true movie buffs: the museum’s unrivaled collection of vintage movie posters.

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National Museum Of Cinema

Place National Museum Of Cinema, Turin.

The lush mountainous landscapes of Southern Italy are best experienced in the Abruzzo region. The area is teeming with wildlife from wolves and beers to deer and foxes. The main national park covers a large swath of land and offers a variety of activities from trekking and bird-watching to cycling and alpine skiing.

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National Park In Abruzzo

Place National Park In Abruzzo.

This region has some of the best views of island’s trademark rugged landscapes. From mountains and valleys to rocky coastal areas, every trek in Ogliastra will bring picture-worthy views. One of the best ways to see the countryside is on the Little Green Train (Trenino Verde), which takes riders on a journey past the region’s best untouched landscapes.

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Ogliastra

Place Ogliastra, Sardinia.

Pescara is a small city, but is known for its vibrant nightlife. Since it is a tourist town, there are plenty of bars and clubs, most located along the seafront. During summertime, vacationers swell the town’s population and the clubs spill out onto the beach itself for an all-out warm weather party.

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Pescara

Place Pescara.

Known for its leaning tower, Pisa is on many tourists’ itineraries. The non-vertical building is actually only one of the many historic attractions in the city. A wealth of Medieval and Renaissance era architecture and art awaits people willing to explore beyond the obvious. The sightseeing menu includes churches, palaces, piazzas and museums.

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Pisa

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Place Pisa, Tuscany.

This famous town was the site of one of the worst known natural disasters of the ancient world. The ruins of the city that was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, were frozen in time after they were covered by ash from the eruption. This creates a spooky-but-fascinating attraction that is a must-visit for people traveling to Southern Italy.

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Pompeii

Place Pompeii, Campania.

Milan is the center of the high-fashion industry. Boutiques featuring designer clothing are scattered around the city. One of the best places to get a glimpse of this year’s fashions is the Quadrilatero d’Oro. Even if you don’t have the money for a shopping spree, this area is still a great place to visit for some serious window shopping and great atmosphere.

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Quadrilatero d'Oro

Place Quadrilatero D’Oro, Milan.

Su Nuraxi is an important archeological site near the town of Barumini in Sardinia. Don’t expect to see impressive Roman and Greek ruins, however. The structures here date back even further: more than 1,000 years before the Roman Empire. Su Nuraxi is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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Su Nuraxi

Place Su Nuraxi, Sardinia.

AC Milan is one of the most popular football teams in the world. The team plays its home games at a large stadium called Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (commonly referred to as San Siro) in Milan. Even if you can’t get to a match, the stadium has a museum and regular tours of the facility.

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San Siro

Place San Siro, Milan.

The most famous painting in the world is, arguably, Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. The painting is actually hung in the convent that is adjoined the church. It costs to visit and only a limited number of people are allowed in each day, but the atmosphere is very unlike a museum, which makes it a worthwhile experience.

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Santa Maria delle Grazie

Place Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan.

The Pantheon is one of the best kept buildings from Roman times. The impressive, picture-worthy domed ceiling is definitely a reason to go inside. Originally built as a temple nearly two thousand years ago, the Pantheon is actually now a burial place. It holds the tombs of leaders and artists from Rome’s past .

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The Pantheon

Place The Pantheon, Rome.

This Medieval town has a host of interesting attractions. It is known for its churches and plazas. Perhaps the most interesting part of this town is the Roman cisterns, which were used by local people until less than 100 years ago. Todi also has mysterious Roman constructions called Nicchioni. No one is quite sure what the purpose of these were.

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Todi

Place Todi, Perugia.

Uffizi is one of the first art galleries with a history that dates back 450 years. Originally built by members of the Medici family, leaders of Florence and patrons of the arts, it has amassed a staggering collection of art over the years. Renaissance luminaries like Michelangelo, Raphael, da Vinci, Botticelli, and Titian all have works displayed at the gallery.

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Uffizi Gallery

Place Uffizi Gallery, Tuscany.

The Aosta Valley is the least densely populated region in all of Italy and is dominated by alpine landscapes. Skiing conditions are good in the wintertime, and it is usually not overcrowded. This region of Italy is also home to Mount Blanc, the highest peak in Europe at more than 15,000 feet.

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Valle d'Aosta

Place Valle d’Aosta.

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