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Not decided where to holiday this year? Then look no further, Italy is the place for you. With so much to see and do it’s no wonder why Italy is such a popular holiday destination.
Check out our list of top places to visit…
Italy is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe and contains the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily and Sardinia. Tourism is very important to the Italian economy and attracts just over 43.7 million tourists each year so it’s no wonder that Italy is ranked as the fifth major tourist destination in the world!
The tourism industry in Italy has a lot to be grateful to its predecessors for. The Roman Empire, Middle Ages and Renaissance have all left their mark with the many wonderful cultural artefacts, buildings, paintings and much more.
The Alps are also a huge attraction for many of the northern cities and attract thousands of visitors each year seeking the thrill of winter sports.
For those seeking the sun, the southern coastal cities of Italy with their Mediterranean seas paint a stunning canvas making it a wonderful sun holiday destination. With a diverse range of landscapes and climate there is something for everyone in Italy.
The cities in Italy like Milan are very unique in their own way and each offer amazing sights with much to see and do.
Rome
Rome is the capital and is the third most visited tourist destination in the European Union. Rome is a wonderful city where its Renaissance and Baroque past is still very evident.
Of all the monuments in Rome, the Colosseum thrills the most. The Colosseum is a spectacular piece of architecture that surely cannot be missed. With its incredible history, and its ability to stand tall after hundreds of years, it is reason enough why to visit this incredible monument.
Other top sights to see include the Vatican, the Trastevere, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. With so much to see and do in Rome – you’ll want to visit it again and again.
Venice and Florence
The beautiful cities of Venice and Florence are like outdoor museums only waiting to be discovered.
The city of Venice stretches across 118 little islands in a shallow lagoon along the Adriatic Sea. Bridges connect all of the islands – over 400 in total! Every form of transport in Venice is by foot or water.
The Gondola’ is a traditional Venetian rowing boat that dates back to centuries and still play a big role in public transport and is something you must experience when in Venice. Popular with couples who wish to discover romantic Venice.
Florence
Tourism is the main industry within the centre of Florence and again there is much to see and do here. The Uffizi Gallwery is one of the world’s oldest and most famous galleries and the Accademia museums that showcase a very rich and impressive collection of Venetian paintings.
Florence certainly is home to some of the world’s most finest art. On every corner, monument, Church or museum you will find a piece of history.
Enjoy Italy
Putting all the history and culture aside there is so much more to do in Italy.
With amazing food and wine that will satisfy all taste buds, an abundance of fine shopping streets and centres home to many world renowned designers, friendly people, warm Mediterranean climate, wonderful landscapes, welcoming cobbled streets, relaxing canals and waterways and so much more only waiting to be discovered you must make Italy your next holiday destination!
