Italy needs no introduction to make the list of the most wonderful countries in Europe and the world: its impressive history and monuments, its beaches overlooking the Mediterranean and its exceptionally warm and beautiful people make for an experience you will never forget.
Between Rome and its wonderful Italian food, the legendary adventures of Naples, the dreamlike beauty of Venice as you travel by boat between the houses, exploring the culture and ancient history of Florence, and the charm of the world fashion capital Milan, with all this, falling in love with Italy is inevitable.
1- Rome
The only city in the world with an independent state inside it: here you will find "Vatican City", home to "St. Peter's Square" and the basilica, which is the most famous religious building in the world. You can get the most beautiful view of the whole of St. Peter's Square by climbing the basilica's dome.
The charm of Rome's history stretches back more than 2,500 years, with archaeological landmarks, palaces and religious buildings, from the "Colosseum" and the gladiator contests witnessed by this great place, which will make you wish you could go back in time to be one of the spectators beside the emperor, to the legendary "Trevi" Fountain dedicated to the Roman god "Oceanus", where throwing coins has become a worldwide tradition for good luck.
A visit to Rome is not complete without tasting its finest dishes, such as "pasta rigatoni" from "Trattoria Da Enzo" and pizza "al taglio" from "Pizzarium". For lovers of rare photos, "Ponte Sant'Angelo", one of the most beautiful bridges in Rome, is a must; the view at sunset is priceless.
2- Venice
A city where beauty lives in every corner, its architecture, built entirely on 117 islands connected by a series of bridges, has made it the most distinctive of Italian cities and made exciting water boats the only means of getting around between its islands.
Like any ancient European city, Venice does not lack historic tourist and religious landmarks, starting with "St. Mark's Square", the ideal place to begin wandering the city, and "St. Mark's Basilica", which has withstood the test of time since it was built in 1092, to the Bridge of Sighs, whose name is linked to the legend of criminals taking a last look at the city and sighing in fear of the punishment awaiting them.
To buy the most beautiful souvenirs for your loved ones, a visit to the "Ponte di Rialto" bridge should be part of your plans.
3- Florence
If you are looking for a dose of culture and history, you will never be disappointed on your visit to Florence. Start in the center of the old city by visiting its jewel, the most famous in the world, "Florence Cathedral", and enjoy its wonderful architecture clad in white marble and its colorful designs dating back to the Middle Ages.
Art lovers can visit the "Uffizi Palace and Gallery" to witness for themselves the splendor of Italy's most important museum. As soon as you enter the building, you will be dazzled by the sight of a series of columns and arches decorated with marble statues and the finest Renaissance works of art by artists such as "Botticelli", "da Vinci" and "Titian".
For a perfect photo of the trip, you can get the best view of the city and the cathedral from the south bank of the Arno River at "Piazzale Michelangelo".
4- Milan
The world capital of fashion and historic architecture, where simply wandering around is a dream, starting with "Piazza del Duomo" and its wonderful sculptures, to exploring the splendor of the city's architectural history at Milan Cathedral, which took more than 600 years to build, and taking a walking tour inside its huge doors.
All international football fans should devote part of their visit to the "San Siro" stadium of "AC Milan", one of the largest stadiums in Europe, which has witnessed historic matches between the city's two giants, "Milan" and "Internazionale Milano".
In the north of the city you will find the "Brera" district, full of the finest restaurants, where you can walk along the "Naviglio Grande" canal to explore the hidden treasure beneath the waterway and enjoy seeing another, different side of Milan.
5- Naples
It may be the least famous city in Italy, but it is by far the most exciting, and you will find there everything you could wish for: sea and wonderful beaches, historic landmarks and churches, and great nightlife for party lovers. But the most exciting thing is climbing "Vesuvius", the legendary volcano that erupted in the year 79, and walking through the ruins it left in the famous city of "Pompeii", enjoying its tourist landmarks such as the ruins of Herculaneum and the Temple of Apollo.
You can also explore the island of "Capri", famous for its natural scenery and enchanting caves, where you can take a trip to see the famous Blue Grotto sea cave or take a dreamlike photo from the top of "Monte Solaro".
