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Italy, the land of beauty, fashion, history and culture has been considered as one of the most extended tourist goals in the world. For those who like to journey and travel to romantic places, Italy is the most recognized site to stop at, not only it is loving but it has extremely attractive buildings, monuments and architectural achievements which are part of history, so those who love to scrutinize the meaning at the back of art will find this location to be an implausible historical and artistic puzzle.

Italy, located in southern Europe, is one of the most favored destinations for tourists from all over the world. It is also popularly called the boot attributable to its geographical shape. There is no dearth of places tourists can travel to in this small country, which has a rich cultural heritage. With the exception of the great cities of Rome, Milan and Venice, tourists often travel to the majestic Alps in the northern part of the country. One of the most famous spots in Italy is the Bay of Naples.

Italians are measured to be one of the highly rated-looking people in the world. They are notably proud of their history, their culture and for them it is all about family. Italians are markedly friendly. They are friendly and will talk to anyone, what s most interesting about them is their sense of good humor and humor. In Italy Trip you will hear the various kinds of dialects and accents of Italian, which sound so melodious to the ear.

Venice is an marvelous city, built on 117 small islands. It has more than 150 canals, and 409 bridges spanning those canals. Certainly, the Grand Canal is a tourist favorite, and so is the Vaporetto. Other attractions you ll want to see include the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto, St. Mark s Basilica, Palazzo Pisani, the Clock Tower and San Rocco.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is most assuredly a tourist highlight. Anyhow, the city of Pisa, located on the Arno River, has a number of other attractions you will love, too. Be guaranteed to see the Baptistery, Campo Santo, Santa Maria della Spina, Pisa Cathedral, National Museum and the Campo dei Miracoli.

Bologna offers visitors a possibility to see Roman baths, temples and amphitheatres, mixed with Baroque palaces, churches and squares. Be sure to visit the Archeological Museum, Bevilacqua Palace, Palazzo della Mercanzia, St. Dominic s Church, San Martino, Casa Isolani and the Basilica di San Pietro.

A tourist favorite, Rome could consume your entire vacation, and you still would not see it all. Some highlights to see include the Vatican, the Pantheon, the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps, the Roman Forum, Campidoglio, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Castel Sant Angelo and St. Peter s Basilica.Every person should visit the Eternal City of Rome at least once in their life. This city was the most important place in the world for several centuries and its influence lasts today with the Vatican and the Catholic Church. Of course, on a basic Rome itinerary one must visit the ancient sites like the Colisseum and the ruins of the Forums, as well as more modern sights such as Trevi Fontain and the Spanish Steps. A few days in this fast-paced metropolis are such a pleasure! Also, a worthy day trip located a couple of hours south is the astonishing preserved city of Pompeii resting in the shadows of Mount Vesuvius.

Now, there are many Must Sees in Rome, but unfortunately it would take several pages to describe all of the places you can visit. So, I ll just talk about some of them. Before you activate your journey by ways of Rome and all of Italy pay for a book about Rome (or whatever city you are planning to visit) and read about the site(s) before you visit. You will get a many more out of the experience if you know what you re looking at and know the basic history of the site. The first of the Must sees are the Forum and the Colosseum. Since, they are located near each other and you can walk from one to the other rather easily, you should see them on the same day, if you have the time. These two sites encompass a lot of History in Rome and are seen in several movies, which most people can relate to. Of course, you should visit the sites all through the day to ensure you see everything, but the lights around the Colosseum at night are a great site to see as well.

The Vatican and area called Old Rome adjoin the Modern Centre of Rome with its famous rome hotel, shopping arcades and restaurants. All the beautiful architecture of the medieval and renaissance periods is found in the former 2 zones and the Colloseo area is the heart of ancient Rome, with its Forums and the Colosseum. Among the 5 other zones, the North Centre comprises the biggest area while the suburbs, extend on all sides from Central Rome.

St. Peter s Basilica, Vatican City: St. Peter s Basilica (Italian San Pietro in Vaticano) is a major basilica in Vatican City, an enclave of Rome. St. Peter s was until recent times the biggest church ever. Emperor Constantine, the first Christian emperor of Rome, ordered to build a basilica on Vatican Hill. The site was symbolic: this was the place where Saint Peter, the chief apostle, was buried in 64 A.D. Other popes are also buried in and below the basilica.

The Uffizi This is one of the most popular museums in Florence and a must for art lovers. The Uffizi is home to the finest collection of Renaissance paintings in the world and boasts around 1700 paintings and 300 sculptures, and also a number of tapestries and other artifacts. There are 45 rooms containing works from famous artists such as Leonardo da Vinci. Michelangelo, Botticelli, Dante, Titian and Rubens.

At the heart of the city is the Piazza della Signoria, which features Ammanati s Fountain of Neptune. This marble masterpiece lies at the closing of a still-functioning Roman aqueduct. Another of the city s great attractions is the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge). The only bridge in the city to survive World War II, this bridge over the river Arno was built in 1345 and contains shops and houses.

The Baptistery of John the Baptist, from the 11th century, is one of Florence s oldest buildings. Its exterior is produced of green and white marble and has three sets of astonishing bronze doors. Inside, you can see some mosaics and a marble pavement of the zodiac.

Florence is maybe one of the most recognized places for food and wine lovers. You can find a treasure trove of delicatessens, Enotecas (wine bars), gourmet shops and appealing trattorias almost in every passageway of the city. You can relish the Italian cuisine, delicious soups, risottos, seafood, and the unforgettable fiorentina in restaurants of Florence.