Italy » Tourism

The credit for Italy’s flourishing tourism industry can be given to the beautiful panoramic natural beauty, and unique traditional touch it possesses. There is the spectacular unmatched beauty of cities like Rome and Venice and the charms of Italy’s rural retreats that make it a favorite holiday destination. The country presents a unique fusion of history and modern development. Traces of history are preserved in the numerous museums, churches and archaeological sites that speak of the glorious past. Each city of Italy has its unique identity. The influence of the Renaissance art and culture can still be relived specially in the glorious city of Florence. According to UNESCO Italy possesses 60% of world’s work of art and almost half of them are in Florence. Florence is regarded as the ‘birthplace of the Renaissance' and a paradise for history and art lovers. The city is also quite popular for its cuisine. The city’s cuisine is considered the best in Italy. Another popular attraction is the city’s huge leather market.

Rome, Italy's capital is also called the ‘Eternal City’. The ancient city stands witness to many historical incidents. The ruins, art and architecture of Rome, particularly the Forum and Colosseum are world famous. Millions of tourists travel to Rome each year to see these historical sites for themselves.

Venice the city of romance is built on water. It hasn’t lost its allure and glamour over the time. The romantic ambiance of the city with the canal snaking through Venice and the beautiful architectural sites shimmering in the blue waters draw tourists all the year round. The tourists on visiting Venice discover that the hype about the floating city is not exaggerated.  One has to visit it to discover its magic.   The Grand Canal has boats, ferries, water taxis, police boats and the famous gondolas providing a very different travelling experience. It is a city where you can travel either on boat or on foot.

The world’s most fashionable city of Milan is known for its style and glamour. Everything in Milan from sleek skyscrapers to the beautiful shopping malls speaks of class and sophistication. Being a fashion capital Milan boasts of big names of the fashion industry like Armani, Versace, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Pucci, and Gucci. It is also Italy’s biggest industrial city. Besides being popular for its fashion and finance, the city is known for another passion and that is football. It is home to AC Milan and Inter, two of Italy’s top teams.

Italy’s landscape is quite diverse; on one hand are the Mediterranean beaches in the south and then there are the Alps in the North. The mighty Alps in Italy attract tourists, sports and nature lovers to climb, ski or simply enjoy the breathtaking view they provide. The lush green valleys, pine forests and villages in the heart of the Alps with the snowcapped peaks reaching the clouds offer a captivating site. The Alps are the perfect place to ski in the winters and to climb in the summer months. There are bus and train routes that can get you through the mountains. The perfect way to enter the area would be through the cable car connection from Chamonix.

The spectacular mountains and pristine lakes and lakeside towns in Italy provide the calm escape to nature’s warm embrace. The magic of Italian lakes is well-known. The lakes have been the source of inspiration of Leonardo Da Vinci’s paintings and many poets and writers. The magnetic appeal of the tranquil Italian lakes has pulled tourists for centuries. The beautiful beaches of Italy were awarded the Blue Flag for cleanliness and safety reasons.

Tuscany another beautiful place of Italy is famous for its wild rustic beauty and has been a favorite for second home buyers. Other famous sights of Italy to be visited include lush countryside of Umbria, S Apennines, and lakeside towns. 

Famous places in Italy

Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the wonders of the world
The Colosseo (Rome)
Saint Marc Square (Venice)
Segesta's Temple (Sicily)