Italy: Where To Go? 5 Must Visit Places

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Italy has a great reputation unequalled by any other well-known country. It is among the birthplaces of western civilization and thus is where you will find emperors and popes, masters of sculpture and music, and much more. Explore everything, from ancient archaeological sites to heavenly holy buildings.

Visit the best destinations in Italy. Some of the nicest places to visit in Italy are the low-key calm towns of the Cinque Terre and the luxurious high life of Rome. Take control of Venice, which is cherished throughout the West. For the ideal foodie, don’t forget Bologna. 

Before returning home take a look at the biggest Mediterranean island Sicily. 

The Cinque Terre: the five magnificent islands 

The Cinque Terre has transformed from five quiet Italian seaside towns to become one of the most well-known seaside sceneries. In fact, It has become a National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and up to 3 million tourists travel to The Cinque Terre annually to wander, cruise, and also try their way through its spectacular rocks and picturesque shoreline townships.

When visiting the Cinque Terre, you will have the opportunity to visit five distinct villages: Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso al Mare, Riomaggiore and Corniglia are indeed the five towns you will visit all through your journey. After all, you can make your favourite island your second home throughout the voyage.

So when do you think it’s time to cross the Cinque Terre? 

Rome: the ancient European capital   

The Italian capital is a bucket-list destination for everyone from history lovers to honeymooners. Whether you visit the Centro Storico and the bustling al fresco pizzerias of Piazza Navona, the romantic alleys of Trastevere, or the two-millennium old stones of the Via Appia Antica that run out of town, this city will not disappoint you. 

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Take time to enjoy the city; visit the important sights like Michelangelo's Pieta, The Vatican, The Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.

Enjoy the Borghese gardens, eat gelato on the Spanish Steps, explore Trastevere's narrow streets, sip morning cappuccino in cafés, window-shop on the Via Veneto, and toss a coin in Trevi Fountain to return again and again; It will take you several visits to see everything.

Venice: the floating city 

The world's most iconic city of canals and bridges has remained an extraordinary as well as seductive town throughout the ages. There are days when visitors outnumber locals in this exquisite city, where travelling from the station to St Mark's Square is a battle. 

Despite this, Venice never ceases to mesmerize: walking out of the station to be fascinated by such shining canals with the domes of San Simeon Piccolo beyond is an emotional moment, even if you're experiencing it for the first or 100th time.

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The Doge's Villa also is not to be missed, as it displays some of Italy's greatest extravagant art and magnificent architecture. Visit the nearby St. Mark's Basilica, Venice's crown jewel chapel. The church, which is lavishly decorated with precious gems and stones, also has a clock tower from which tourists can climb and enjoy spectacular views of Venice.

Bologna: The best gastronomic traditions in the world

This gourmet heaven is Italy's seventh largest city, with beautiful gothic architecture and wide-ranging piazzas. The city bursts with life, and historical and cultural establishments present year-round activities for students and free thinkers.

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The city is also known as Italy's food and cultural hub, and it is distinguished by two prominent towers, the shorter of which, Garisenda, tends to lean more remarkably than the renowned leaning tower of Pisa

Since the 11th century, the city has served as an urban centre for the old Etruscans, Gauls, and Romans. Bologna is a forgotten, lively, ancient capital of the Emilia-Romagna province of east Italy. As there is a distinct lack of mass tourism. So you can simply blend in with the locals, especially if you learn some Italian.

Bologna has three nicknames: La Dotta ('The Learned') in honour of its 11th-century university, hailed as Europe's oldest; La Rossa ('The Red') for the city's leftist politics; but, perhaps importantly, La Grassa ('The Fat'), as it is Italy's foodie capital 

Sicily: the unique island 

Sicily, situated just at the heel of Italy's boot, is the biggest island in the Mediterranean Sea and home to Europe's greatest active volcano, Etna. Also home to seven of Unesco’s World heritage sites.

It has long been a crossroads of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. All of these diverse cultures over the centuries have created Sicily's uniqueness, rich in antiquity and exceptional cuisine.

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Despite its reputation as the original home of the mafia, Sicily presently attracts visitors because of its trattoria-style gastronomy, ruins, as well as breathtaking scenic views. A festival for the eyes as well as the stomach.

Sicily's scenery will mesmerize you; discover Sicily's beautiful beaches, delicious food, breathtaking scenery, vibrant festive occasions, and interesting culture. While you're there, do not forget to sit back, enjoy, and appreciate the Sicilian way of life!

Conclusion

Finally, Italy is a great and interesting place to travel to; where every province appears to possess its own strong identity; a unique fusion of the old and the contemporary. If you ever have the chance to visit it, do not miss the opportunity. 

Written By - Fatma Ben Rhouma