5 Places You Must Visit In Italy

5 Places You Must Visit In Italy

Sicily by Gnuckx

Italy is by far one of the best places to visit because of its beautiful buildings and extravagant tourist attractions. There are dozens of places to visit in this outstanding country, but there are only a few that truly make the trip worthwhile.

People everywhere flock to this part of Europe everyday, and all tourists know that visiting the best spots can truly create a lifetime of memories. With so many attractions to see, it is no wonder people have difficulties choosing what to visit.

•#5 Why You Should Visit Pompei (near Naples)

Pompei by Snoozeboy

Pompeii is basically a place in the South of Italy where in 79 AD, the Vesuvius volcano erupted. The ashes and soil were poured all over the townsmen and families killing hundreds of people, leaving everyone shocked at what just happened. More than 2,000 years later, it remains one of the best places to visit in Italy, bringing in exactly 2.5 million visitors every single year.

•#4 Make Sure You See Santa Maria Del Fiore in Florence

Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence by Leoplus

This beautiful attraction is a church that is currently called “the symbol of the city”. It’s beautiful exterior is made out of polychrome marble with various colors and shapes to go along with it. It’s a beautiful looking place to see in Italy and people from all over the world seek to visit this one of a kind chapel.

•#3 The Colorful Villages In Maranola

Maranola by Twicepix

Located in the Italian Riviera, Maranola houses are definitely candy to the eyes. These beautiful structures of homes are so beautiful that many tourists stay here all day long just to take pictures. The villages are colored with a variety of different shades, and it is the perfect place to take pictures right before the sunset. The houses have been there for a very long time and many tourists consider it one of the best views in Italy.

•#2 The Colosseum

Colosseum by melenama

The Colosseum is one of the biggest amphitheaters in Italy and is the second best place to visit in Italy. Whether there’s a show you are planning to watch or not, simply visiting the amphitheater for “picture taking” purposes is a must. It was created more than 2,000 years ago and is one of those places you just have to visit at least once in your life.

•#1 Canals of Venice

Basilica San Marco

Despite the other four tourist attractions being very worth the time, nothing will ever beat visiting the Canals of Venice, Italy. It has been said that this is the best place to visit, simply because of the beauty that surrounds the area, making it the perfect place to relax with your loved one or take several pictures for memories.

Italy is one of the best places you have to see, and the five attractions above are a must-do for anyones itinerary. You can visit Italy at anytime time of the year, but nothing beats going during Christmas and taking advantage of those last minute holiday packages. There are also many cheap international flights to Europe during the holiday season if there is a lot of you, so Christmas is definitely a great time to go.

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