You may have heard the hype but experiencing Italy has inspired the generations of travelers. Moreover, Da Vinci, Montessori, Versace, and many others are the remarkably known names that have inspired some of the greatest minds of all times.
One of the scenic attractions of Italy is the Italian Lake District; a combination of both flat and mountainous end stretches across Northern Italy. This attractive sight is popular among the tourists for over 100 years due to its dramatic views, forested slopes, family resorts, and good weather.
Sicily – the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea is an autonomous region of Italy. It is separated from the mainland region of Calabria by the 2-mile strait of Messina. This city is rich in art and history. The attraction of this home to great Mediterranean civilization includes Agrigento’s valleys of the temples, Palermo’s Baroque churches, etc. Another striking place to visit here on this beautiful island is Mount Etna which is Europe’s tallest active volcano.
Cinque Terre comprises the 5 villages and each of the villages features the country’s most beautiful landscapes including steep cliff sides and wine terraces. Among its many gems, Cinque Terre boasts a centuries-old complex of hiking paths that offers some of Italy’s most beautiful coastal views. Another beautiful destination famous for its extraordinary beauty is the Amalfi Coast. It’s Italy’s one of the top tourist destinations; stretching 30 miles along the southern side of the Sorrento peninsula, this coastal beauty is prized for its picturesque coastline. The main features of the Amalfi coast are the shimmering bays, craggy cliffs, lemon tree gardens, multicolored villas, and ritzy resorts. Another famous region of Italy is Tuscany known for its beautiful rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards, and the cypress tree.
Nearly destroyed from heavy bombing during WW2, Milan has since reconstructed and now shines one of the wealthiest cities in Europe. This glamorous city with modern architecture is a mega fashion center so if you’re planning to do the shopping for some designer stuff then Milan is the best place for it. Milan also attracts many to its surviving world famous treasures like Leonardo Da Vinci’s painting, The Last Supper, the La Scala Opera House, the Castello Sforzesco, and the world’s largest Gothic Cathedral.
Let’s talk about Italy’s most visited tourist destination is Pompeii; a famous Roman city buried under the volcanic ash for nearly 1700 years. A tour of Pompeii offers a fascinating insight into the everyday life of the ancient Roman world. Visitors can walk along the ancient streets to see the remains of bakeries, brothels, and baths.