VISIT ITALY: TOP 10 THINGS TO DO AND MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS
The 10 Best Things to Do in Italy (Bucket List)
Are you planning to visit Italy for your next trip and looking for the best places to visit?
Great choice, there are many beautiful things to see in the country, you will love it!
With many beautiful cities, a rich history, stunning landscapes, come of most of the beautiful Mediterranean islands, and of course delicious food, I can say without a doubt that Italy is one of my favorite destinations in Europe.
In order to help you plan your stay, I have prepared this list of the 20 best things to do in Italy, with all the highlights and must-see attractions. It will for sure give you an idea of your next travel destination.
So, what are the best points of interest in Italy? Discover Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Sicily, and much more now!
Visite Italy: The 20 Best Places to Visit and Must-See Attractions
1. Rome: the capital
I will begin this aide of the best activities in Italy with the capital, Rome. The Eternal city draws in a great many travelers consistently be that as it may, regardless of what you could think, it isn't the most touristic city in the country. Florence and Venice both draw in additional worldwide guests!
Rome is a wonderful city, with the additional benefit of being extremely simple to visit by walking. It's loaded with antiquated landmarks, wonderful squares, and museums.
Here are the unquestionable
- The Coliseum
- The Roman forum
- The Pantheon
- Trevi Fountain
- Piazza Navona
- Saint Peter's Square
- Saint Peter's Basilica, the world's largest basilica
- The Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's major work: The Last Judgement
- And all Vatican museums
Florence, without a doubt the most lovely city of Tuscany, is home to various historical centers and Renaissance castles. The Cultural Heritage is massive: Half of the Italian show-stoppers are situated in Florence. No big surprise why it's one of the most visited cities in Italy alongside Venice!
So will you be one of the 15 million sightseers that will visit the city this year?
Must-see places in Florence:
- The Duomo
- The Uffizi gallery and its famous paintings
- The basilica San Miniato al Monte, from which you will have a panoramic view over Florence. A tip: go there for sunset
- Piazza Della Signoria: a real open-air museum
- Cupola del Brunelleschi: climb 400 steps for a 360-degree view of Florence. Remember to book your tickets in advance to avoid the queue.
3. Pisa
At the point when you catch wind of Pisa, the main thing that strikes a chord is most likely the popular inclining tower, the image of the city. Nonetheless, there are likewise different things to find in the city, so you can undoubtedly go through an entire day around.
- The Piazza Dei Miracoli is the tourist heart of the city: all the famous monuments of Pisa are located there!
- The tower of Pisa, with its 20€ entrance fee (it can be a surprising price!)
- The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
- The Baptistery of Saint John of Pisa
- The Monumental Cemetery Camposanto
- La Piazza Dei Cavalieri, a small typical Italian square with fewer tourists
- Borgo Stretto: shopping hotspot and an ideal place to eat or have a drink in one of the numerous restaurants.
4. Venice: the romantic city
I can't compose an article about the Best of Italy without referencing the renowned City of Venice!
Venice is one of the most touristic urban communities in Europe, an extraordinary decision if you need to spend an end of the week or more in Italy. With its various channels and its popular gondola rides, it's likewise the ideal objective for a heartfelt stay. The Venice Carnaval happens consistently in February and draws in sightseers from everywhere in the world. In the event that you wouldn't fret the groups, it very well may be a great opportunity to visit the city!
The places to visit in Venice:
- Saint Mark’s Square: the heart of the city and pigeons’ area
- Saint Mark’s Basilica and its golden mosaics
- The Ducale Palace
- The Bridge of Sighs: Venice’s famous bridge
- The islands of Murano (world famous for glassmaking) and Burano with its typical colorful houses.
This aide of the most ideal getaway spots in Italy wouldn't be finished without referencing the Cinque Terre, 5 shocking precipice side towns neglecting the Mediterranean ocean. You have likely currently seen pictures of them, these stupendous brilliant towns are among the most well-known sights of Italy!
Cinque Terre towns are found near one another. To visit them, you have 3 options:
- Do the climbing trail that associates them (yet be cautious, contingent upon the season, some of them may be shut). The courses in every town can go from ½ hour to 2 hours.
- Take the train that associates every one of the towns: The Cinque Terre Express.
- By boat, with astounding perspectives over the towns.
The Cinque Terre villages are the following:
Monterosso al female horse: situated in the northernmost part, it is the biggest of the towns and the only one with an enormous sandy ocean side.
Vernazza with its colorful houses and small port.
Corniglia, Corniglia, the only one that isn’t connected to the sea, can be reached by a staircase of more than 350 steps.
Manorala: the oldest village.
Riomaggiore is situated in the very East, at “the end” of the Cinque Terre.
6. Lecce: the baroque city
Much less known than the previous cities, it’s however definitely worth a visit during your trip to Italy. Lecce, located at the base of the “Italian boot” in the Puglia region, is a very beautiful baroque town. There are churches, museums, and palaces everywhere, all sharing the same architectural style.
To see:
- La Basilique santa Croce
- The Basilica of the Holy Cross
- The historic center
- The dome of Lecce
- Sant’Oronzo Square
- Faggiano Museum
Verona is the city of love and of the tragic destiny of Romeo and Juliet. Everyone has already heard about it, but do you know what are the best things to do in town?
Here are the best places to visit in Verona:
- Juliette’s house: the opportunity to admire the famous balcony and take a picture with your lover
- The piazza Bra, where Verona arena is located
- Piazza Delle Erbe with its market, bars, and restaurant terraces
- The Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore, the oldest church in Verona
- The Castelvecchio, a 14th-century castle turned into a museum
8. Genoa: port city
Genoa is and has historically always been a port city. Christopher Columbus, one of the most famous adventurers of all time was born here!
The city is also full of monuments and beautiful sites to admire. Not many people visit it but it’s a shame because there are very nice things to see in Genoa.
Things to do:
- The port of Genoa where you can visit the aquarium and see a replica of a pirate ship. Don’t forget to take the glass elevator to enjoy a panoramic view of the city.
- The historical center with the piazza Dei Ferrari and its beautiful fountain
- Walk along Via Garibaldi and visit one or more palaces such as the palazzo reale, the palazzo Bianco or the palazzo Rosso.
- Stroll along the Lungomare, a 3 km seaside promenade
- Go to Boccadasse, an old fisherman’s village with colorful houses
9. Naples: historic city
Naples is a European city with the largest historical center, so you can be sure there are a lot of churches and monuments to visit in the city! Naples is also very famous around the world for its gastronomy: the pizza (created in the 1600s as street food for the poorest Neapolitans) as well as the famous Neapolitan sauce.
Naples must-see attractions:
- Start with the historic center and its Duomo
- The Piazza del Plebiscito, a huge and very photogenic square with beautiful monuments surrounding it
- The Vigiliano Park and its magnificent view over the bay
- Visit the archaeological museum which houses objects from the Pompeii archaeological site
- Go to Pompeii, located about 40 minutes by bus or train from Naples, and witness the damage caused by the murderous eruption of the Vesuvius.
10. Capri: magnificent island
From Naples, you can easily take the ferry and go to Capri island for a day trip.
You will start your visit at one of the most beautiful places in Italy Marina Grande port. You should then take the funicular: it will take you directly to the famous Piazzetta, in Capri town center. With its café terraces and magnificent view over the bay, the place is magical!
Other things you shouldn’t miss in Capri are the Arco Naturale, a large 20m height rocky arch, and the viewpoint of Tragara, which also offers a magnificent view. And of course the must-see attraction of Capri: the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra in Italian), named after the unique watercolor inside.
