It’s not enough to just list 10 out of the whole stretch of hundreds of cities from the tip to the toe of the boot. However, we still need to sort out the best of the best so you could experience the most out of Italy even in some places where you do not need to jostle with the crowd of tourists.
- Rome (Roma) – The capital city of Italy and Lazio.
- Milan (Milano) – One of the world-renowned fashion hubs.
- Florence (Firenze) – The cradle of the Renaissance known for its architecture and art.
- Venice (Venezia) – The most beautiful city of water boasts world famous canals.
- Sicily (Sicilia) – A wonderful island on the southern tip of Italy.
- Naples (Napoli) – One of the foremost port city in Italy.
- Genoa (Genova) – one of the most important medieval maritime republic.
- Pisa – home to the unmistakable image of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
- Bologna – Italy’s culinary capital and home of the first university in the western world.
- Verona – known as piccola Roma (little Rome) for its importance in imperial days.
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Misurina Lake, Sorapiss Peaks and the Dolomites form a breathtaking site in Italy
Neptune Fountain by Giambologna is the heart of Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna, as well as one of the finest fountains of the 16th century.
one of the four Nereids at the base of Neptune’s statue
Roman Colosseum at night. It is one of the world’s most recognized landmark and the most enduring symbol of Italy.
the famous Giardino di Boboli (Boboli Gardens) in Florence, Italy
the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Tuscany Italy
the starving tourist crowds throng the San Gimignano’s famous gelato bar, Tuscany, Italy
Venice’s Grand Canal at dusk, seen from Rialto Bridge.
can you tell your friends you have been to Milan, Italy, if you have not tried risotto alla Milanese (Milanese risotto) yet?
the assortment of gelato really makes tourists and even the strong-willed Obama become indecisive. Which to eat?
Tiramisu is the popular Italian cake that picks you up when you bite it.
