The Best Places to Visit in Italy

It's not surprising that Italy, as the birthplace of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance, should be so rich in art, culture, and architecture. However, Italy's top tourist attractions are not just art and architecture; the country is also blessed with lakes, mountains, and a dramatic coastline that provide outstanding natural beauty and attractions.  Plan your Italian tours itinerary using this list of the top attractions in Italy to ensure you see the best places to see and things to do.

  • Florence Duomo (Florence)

The Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, widely regarded as one of the world's best cathedrals, dominates the Florence skyline. The Campanile, designed by Giotto, stands 82 meters tall, with 414 steps leading to a viewing platform with spectacular views of the city and dome. A splendid baptistery stands opposite the Duomo, known for its bronze paneled doors by Lorenzo Ghiberti.

  • The Colosseum (Rome)

The colosseum is an ion of Rome, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and a breathtaking example of Roman architecture. The Colosseum's façade was three stories high, with open arcades containing statues at each entry, and it was famous in Roman times because it stood alone. Despite its state of disrepair, the Colosseum stands as a testament to the Roman Empire's wealth and might, and any tours of Italy would be completed without a visit to this world wonder.

  • The Grand Canal (Venice)

The Grand Canal, Venice’s primary waterway that runs between the lagoon and the Saint Mark Basin, winds its way through the city. The Grand Canal may be seen from a variety of perspectives, but the finest way to see it is from the waterbody. The Vaporetto, or water buses, are preferred by Venetians, although most visitors prefer private water taxis or the gondola.

  • The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Pisa)

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of several attractions in the city of Pisa, one whose international recognition stems from a fault rather than its elegance. Before restoration efforts in the 1990s, it was anticipated to tumble over by the year 2000, since it had been leaning more and more throughout the ages. But, visitors can now ascend the tower's stairs for a spectacular perspective of the city.

  • The Uffizi Gallery (Florence)

The Uffizi is a one-stop history of Italian Renaissance art, in addition to being one of the world's most important art museums. Here you'll find the first attempts with perspective, as well as some of the earliest portraits as painters moved away from religious art and some of the earliest examples of naturalistic and scenic backgrounds in religious painting. Also, don't miss Botticelli's Birth of Venus, Uffizi's most famous painting.

  • Vatican City (Vatican)

The Vatican has some of the most valuable art and art collections in the world. The vast Basilica of St. Peter, which houses St. Peter's grave, and one of Michelangelo's most moving works, the Pieta, is the focal point. Michelangelo's frescoes cover the walls and ceilings of the Sistine Chapel and work by Raphael and other great artists may be found in the Vatican Palace.

  • The Pantheon (Rome)

The Pantheon, an extremely well-preserved Roman relic, exhibits the Roman Empire's remarkable architectural achievements. It was desecrated by the Pope in 609 CE when early Christian princes disallowed the use of a pagan temple as a church. The Pantheon houses the tombs of Italian Kings, Renaissance painter Raphael, and other notable Italians.

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