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What to Do in Italy
Ca' Pesaro palace
The baroque marble palace houses a Museum of Modern Art and Museum of Oriental Art
Arsenale complex
Once the greatest medieval shipyard in Europe, now arty types invade the site during Biennales
Milan Cathedral
Magnificent Gothic cathedral rises from the center of the city. Nearly six centuries to complete.
Pantheon
The Pantheon is one of the Rome’s most famous attractions as well as one of the best preserved Roman buildings in the world.
St Peter's Square
Square outside the Basilica di San Pietro in the Vatican City. Egyptian obelisk in the centre.
Papal Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls
The church built above the tomb of St. Paul. One of four ancient major basilicas or papal basilicas.
Clock Tower Venice
An early Renaissance building on the north side of the Piazza San Marco at the entrance to the Merceria.
Saint Mark's Basilica
A splendid example of Eastern and Byzantine architectural influence. Lavish in its display of gold and silver work
Mount Etna
Surely the No. 1 sight in Sicily, the majestic and awe-inspiring volcano standing 3,329 metres high is the largest active volcano in Europe.
Suggested Italy Trips
Florence Complete Walking Tour (1 day)
Explore the medieval city centre with the most complete Florence walking tour.
What to See in Venice in One Day (1 day)
Enjoy a comprehensive tour of this unique city with its most famous landmarks.
Guide to Rome's Best Historic Locations
This guide will help you to find the best historic locations in Rome.
Florence in One Day (1 day)
Walk through the city center, enjoy Florence top sights and stop often for gelato.
One (Busy) Day Tour of Venice (1 day)
This walking tour features the best and most famous sights in Venice.
Vatican and Imperial Monuments of Rome (1 day)
Explore the famous Vatican museums and the ancient monuments of Rome in one day!
Ancient Rome Walking Tour (3 hours) (1 day)
Discover all of Ancient Rome, visit Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatino Hill.
The Underground of Rome (1 day)
There are at least 40 catacombs and crypts in Rome. Discover the most famous ones with this tour!
Cities in Italy
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Italy in a Nutshell
Italy, often nicknamed Bel paese (beautiful country), is a Southern European country which borders on France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. The country has a famous boot shape and its landscape can be described as mountainous including the Apennines and the Alps mountain ranges. Sardinia and Sicily, two major islands, are part of the country. Italy, together with Greece, is recognized as the birthplace of Western culture and is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world.
