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Tourist attractions in Italy are diverse and endless, attracting millions of visitors every year from destinations worldwide. Be it scenic natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, fascinating art and architecture, or modern cities and beautiful countryside, Italy has it all. Among most popular tourist attractions in Italy include its amazing architectural masterpieces, museums and art galleries with excellent collections of art and artifacts, beautiful cities and serene and picturesque countryside throughout the country.
Italy is also known worldwide for its excellent varieties of wines and superb cuisines, especially pastas and pizzas. Tourist attractions in Italy are spread across the country with almost every region of Italy offering something to its visitors. For your convenience, Travour has carefully selected the most famous tourist attractions in Italy. You can easily find and book an ideal Italy tour package for you, according to your choice and budget.
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Major tourist destinations in Italy include cities of Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, Siena, Turin and Naples. For adventure lovers, Italy has world-class ski resorts in scenic Alps and Dolomite mountains, a vast coastline with lovely beaches, and beautiful countryside, offering ideal conditions for walking and cycling holidays. Rome has several world-renowned tourist attractions including the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Forum, Fontana di Trevi, Castle Sant'Angelo and beautiful basilicas. The Duomo of Milan is the largest and most intricate gothic structure in Italy and the second largest Catholic cathedral in the world. Vatican City, an independent state situated in the center of Rome, also has several world-famous tourist attractions, including the famous St Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the world-renowned Vatican Museum .
Venice is another most popular tourist destination in Italy, known for its beautiful canals and gondolas. The Grand
Canal Venice of Venice is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy. Florence, the capital of beautiful Tuscany region of Italy, is the artistic capital of the country. The Uffizi Gallery in Florence is one of the finest museums in the world, displaying wonderful collections of paintings, including masterpieces by renowned artists such as Giotto, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Fra Angelico, Raphael, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Titian, Raffaello, Caravaggio and several others. Siena and Pisa are other major tourist destinations in Tuscany region. Siena is one of the most beautiful Italian cities, popular for its well-conserved medieval streets and piazzas, including the Piazza del Campo. The Leaning Tower of Pisa was once one of the seven wonders in the world, and is perhaps the most popular tourist attraction in Italy. Turin is another popular tourist destination in Italy, famous for its automobile industry. Major tourist attractions in Turin include Mole Antonelliana, the Piazza San Carlo, and Museo Egizio - the world's largest Egyptian Museum outside Egypt. Naples is other must visit tourist destination in Italy with several beautiful architectural masterpieces of the country. Naples also offers excellent base to explore the ancient city of Pompeii that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, and the stunningly beautiful Amalfi Coast. This is not all; Italy has several other tourist destinations and attractions to engage you on your travel to Italy.
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