2. Agrigento
Italy
Place Agrigento,
Sicily.
Description
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.
3. Amalfi Coast
Italy
Place Amalfi Coast,
Salerno.
Description
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.
4. Ancient Ruins At Nora
Italy
Place Ancient Ruins
At Nora,
Sardinia.
Description
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.
5. Arena Verona
Italy
Place Arena Verona.
Description
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 se e the amphitheater in use.
6. Bidderosa Beach
Italy
Place Bidderosa
Beach,
Sardinia.
Description
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.
7. Cinque Terre
Italy
Place Cinque Terre,
Liguria.
Description
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.
8. Colosseum
Italy
Place Colosseum,
Rome.
Description
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-
se e attraction, it is the Colosseum.
9. Etruscan Necropolis
Italy
Place Etruscan
Necropolis.
Description
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.
10. Fiuggi
Italy
Place Fiuggi.
Description
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.
11. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
Italy
Place Galleria
Vittorio
Emanuele,
Milan.
Description
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.
12. Lake Como
Italy
Place Lake Como.
Description
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.
13. Lamborghini Museum
Italy
Place Lamborghini
Museum.
Bologna.
Description
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.
14. Marsala
Italy
Place Marsala,
Sicily.
Description
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.
15. Mosaic Basilica
Italy
Place Mosaic
Basilica,
Ravenna.
Description
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.
16. Mount Etna
Italy
Place Mount Etna,
Sicily.
Description
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.
17. Museums Of Bologna
Italy
Place Museums Of
Bologna.
Description
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.
18. National Museum Of Cinema
Italy
Place National
Museum Of
Cinema, Turin.
Description
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.
19. National Park In Abruzzo
Italy
Place National Park
In Abruzzo.
Description
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.
20. Ogliastra
Italy
Place Ogliastra,
Sardinia.
Description
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.
21. Pescara
Italy
Place Pescara.
Description
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.
22. Pisa
Italy
Place Pisa, Tuscany.
Description
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.
23. Pompeii
Italy
Place Pompeii,
Campania.
Description
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.
24. Quadrilatero d'Oro
Italy
Place Quadrilatero
D’Oro, Milan.
Description
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.
25. Su Nuraxi
Italy
Place Su Nuraxi,
Sardinia.
Description
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.
26. San Siro
Italy
Place San Siro,
Milan.
Description
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.
27. Santa Maria delle Grazie
Italy
Place Santa Maria
delle Grazie,
Milan.
Description
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.
28. The Pantheon
Italy
Place The Pantheon,
Rome.
Description
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.
29. Todi
Italy
Place Todi, Perugia.
Description
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.
30. Uffizi Gallery
Italy
Place Uffizi Gallery,
Tuscany.
Description
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.
31. Valle d'Aosta
Italy
Place Valle d’Aosta.
Description
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 fe et.