Hello everyone wherever you come from and nice to meet you on our site. On this occasion we will discuss about tourist spots in a European country which is famous for its Pizza and Cappuccino drinks. Yes the place is Italy, a country in the southern part of Europe that has been famous throughout the world has many beautiful historic cities, both in terms of architecture and history and the topic is The Famous Tourist Spot Destinations in Italy for Your Vacation.
No doubt, that Italy which bordering with France and Switzerland is one of the tourist destinations that is visited by tourists all over the world. For those of you who intend to vacation in this country, it’s good to make a list of the places you visit so as not to be confused because Italy has many tourist destinations. Therefore, here are some tourist spot in Italy that are suitable to be included in the list of places that you should visit:
1. Venice (The City of Water)
Venice is a city that is very unique in Italy because it is fully built on water, in the middle of a lagoon. Known as one of the most beautiful cities as well as the most romantic. Piazza San Marco is the heart of Venice with a magnificent church. The city is located in northeast Italy. The most popular and most historical place of Venice is the bridge between East and West.
Venice Italy The City of Water
Basically, Venice is an island with an area of 412 square meters and is surrounded by water and has hundreds of beautiful bridges. That is why this city is also known as The City of Water. The main tourist spot of the city of Venice is its beautiful and romantic bridges, which attract many tourists to see it. Of the hundreds of bridges in Venice, there are five of the most popular bridges among tourists, the Ponte degli Scalzi, the Ponte Tron (Ponte de la Piavola), the Ponte di Rialto, the Ponte della Liberta, and the Ponte Concordia (Bridge of Sighs) .
2. Colosseum
It is a tourist spot in Italy which is very well known throughout the world. It feels incomplete if you go on vacation to Italy without visiting this phenomenal building. Yes, is the Colosseum. Located in Rome, the capital of Italy. Colosseum is a historic building with a fairly unique architecture. It was built in around 72 to 80 AD by Emperor Vespasian, founder of the Flavian Dynasty. Colosseum stands firmly like a football stadium, supposedly the Colosseum can accommodate a large audience of up to 55,000 people with 80 entrances. The elliptical shape has a height of up to 48 meters with a size of 188 meters x 156 meters. This building is also known as the Flavian Amphiteatre.
The Colosseum Italy from the Air
As one of the tourist spot, the Colosseum is always crowded with tourists both local and international. The number of visitors even increases during the summer. For those of you who intend to visit this place, it helps you come in the morning to avoid crowding with other visitors. For information, Colosseum’s opening time is at 08.30 local time, while the closing time is about one hour before sunset (so try to visit during the summer because the visiting time will be longer than other seasons).
3.Trevi Fountain
Trevi Fountain is a tourist fountain in Rome and more precisely in the beautiful Trevi. This fountain pool was built in 1732 and only completed in 1762, this Baroque-style Trevi Fountain fountain is truly an amazing masterpiece of work that you should not miss.
Trevi Fountain in Trevi Rome Italy
Not without reason why the Trevi Fountain is said to be amazing but the Trevi Fountain fountain is indeed amazing because it is not an ordinary fountain pool. This fountain pool becomes attractive for tourists because it is decorated by many statues depicting a story about “Taming of the Waters” or someone who tames the water. It’s hard not to be impressed if you see it in person. In addition in the Trevi Fountain there is also a myth that says that if you throw a coin into the pool water by using the right hand over the left shoulder then according to the myth the coin toss will return to Rome. Are you interested to try it?
4. Leaning Tower of Pisa
Located in the city of Pisa, Italy stands proudly an 8-meter high cathedral bell tower which is named Torre Pendente di Pisa or better known as the Pisa Tower or the Leaning Tower of Pisa (because of its oblique structure). Then what is interesting about the Tower of Pisa that he must visit when on vacation to Italy? Of course this 8-story building is worth a visit because in addition to having been included in 7 wonders of the world, but it is also a very unique building because the building stands on its side unlike most buildings that stand tall.
Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy
Uniquely, the leaning of the Tower of Pisa is not because it was intentionally made tilted but the Tower of Pisa is tilted because the ground supporting this building collapsed because it was not strong enough to support the weight of the building. The tower was built in the 12th century and until now more than 800 years the Tower of Pisa still stands strong even in a tilted state. It is truly amazing that this is not the Tower of Pisa in Italy. So if you are planning a vacation to Italy then don’t miss out on visiting the Tower of Pisa which is also one of the buildings that are part of the wonders of the world.
5. Sicily Island
In Sicily there are many beautiful beaches but there are some of the most beautiful such as Cala Mosche, Mondello, Cefalu, Marinello and San Vito Lo Capo. But not only does Sicily offer only its beaches to be visited, but Sicily still has other leading tourism spots such as nature tourism, old-town tourism, art tourism, cultural tourism, culinary tourism and historical tourism.
Beautiful Sicily Island in Italy
And speaking of Sicily there is something unique about Sicily that is about its culture which is thick with Greek culture not like other regions in Italy that embrace Roman culture. Perhaps because of its ancient history before BC, Sicily is a Greek territory but under the auspices of Roman rule so it is not strange if the old historic buildings in Sicily mostly Greek style.
6. Tuscany
If you want to take a vacation to Italy while you want to enjoy the scenery such as historic classical buildings, the beauty of the hills, the beauty of the island, the beauty of the beach and the beauty of the natural atmosphere of the countryside then Tuscany is worth your consideration. Tuscany is actually the English name because if Italian is Toscana. Tuscany has always been a favorite destination for tourists from all over the world because Tuscany is famous for its nuances of Italy with a very original atmosphere.
Tuscany Red Hills in Italy
In Tuscany, you can spoil your eyes by seeing beautiful beach views and sea water which is very clear and blue. In Tuscany, you can also enjoy the cool atmosphere of the hills and the countryside with a vineyard that thrives. And if you want to taste traditional Italian cuisine, then in Tuscany you can get authentic Italian food that is perfecto again. So if you go to Italy then the taste is incomplete if you don’t go to Tuscany.
7. The Fashion City of Milan
If you go to Italy it’s incomplete if you don’t explore Milan. What why? The reason is that the city of Milan is one of the most exciting cities to explore in Italy besides Rome and Venice. Then what is the reason that Milan is fun to explore?
Milan City in Italy
First, because Milan is the center of fashion like London, Paris and New York, so obviously in Milan you can visit the fashion houses of the most famous fashion brands in the world, fashion show performances, or visit luxury shopping centers. Second, Milan is a very advanced city but still retains its classic style and therefore in Milan you can see magnificent and luxurious buildings and buildings, but you can also see classic European buildings of the past that are still preserved as of today. As for the famous tourist spots in Milan include the cathedral church of Milan, Santa Maria delle Grazie, La Scala Opera House, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Royal Villa of Monza and the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Saint & Technology and many more. And guaranteed, one day will not be enough to surround the entire city of Milan.
8. Rabbit Beach Lampedusa
If you think that Italy is only famous for its tourist spot in the form of buildings and food and historic sites, it turns out that Italy also holds the incredible charm of its beaches. Even one of the beaches in Italy is known as a beach that offers the most beautiful charm in the world. Yes, Rabbit Beach Lampedusa. Located in the southwest coast of Sicily, it has been named the most beautiful beach in the world by one of the leading tourism sites in 2013.
Rabbit Beach Lampedusa Italy
Different from most beaches, Rabbit Beach, as the name suggests, is unique in that it houses hundreds of rabbits. All rabbits live freely around the coast and have been around for decades. In addition to rabbits, marine tourism is also very famous because it is still very awake because the area itself still does not have much human activity. The beauty of clean white sand and blue sea water is enough to be the reason this place is so worth visiting. Rabbit Beach can only be visited by boat. Not wrong if Rabbit Beach has been named as the most beautiful beach in the world because this beach itself has been considered to have all the requirements as the most beautiful beach. Starting from the sand, the blue sea, marine tourism, the uniqueness of the rabbit, as well as the warm Medetherania weather, making the beach located in the Lempedusa Islands very suitable to be used as a place to sunbathe while enjoying stunning views.
9. Casa Giulietta, Verona
For you lovers of literature and ordinary tourists, the story of Romeo and Julit by William Shakespeare is certainly well known throughout the world. So, the story which was later appointed as a screen film first took the setting of the story in this city, Verona, Italy, which later made this city a very famous tourist destination. Every year, there are thousands of tourists coming to Romeo and Juliet. Casa di Giuletta, known as the house of Juliet, is one of the most visited destinations of tourists. There, you will find thousands of letters and messages that can be sent by visitors to Juliet. In addition, there is also a statue of Juliet with the pride of visitors to hold her breasts which supposedly will make wishes come true. Besides Juliet’s house, at Casa di Giuletta, not far from The Arena, there is the third largest amphitheater in the world resembling the Colosseum in Rome.
Casa Giulietta Verona – The Juliette’s House in Italy
By on foot, at the end of the road, you will find a building with an antique gate which is the official residence of the Dal Capello family. That said, the name Capello was revealed to be the name of Capullet, the family name belonging to Juliet. That made the local people believe that the building was indeed the original residence of Juliet. Another myth is the colorful padlock that is located not far from the statue of Juliet. It is believed that if a couple writes their name on the lock and sticks it there, then their love will be locked forever (will not be separated and will always be loyal forever), Are you also interested in trying to write your name with your partner there?
10. Cinque Terre, City of the Rainbow
Cinque Terre is a colorful city (which is the origin of the so-called rainbow town or colorful city) in the small area of the Riviera, Italy. For those of you who have been satisfied tapping into the hustle and bustle of the city of Italy, it never hurts to visit this one place. Cinque Terre is a unique city with colorful buildings. This has been going on for centuries and is still maintained today. The location is not far from the edge of the Mediterranean sea so Cinque Terre can also provide you with delicious sea food.
Cinque Terre The Colorful City in Italy
Cinque Terre has been designated by UNESCO as one of the world’s protected heritage sites. Cinque Terre, which means five regions, extends from north to south, consisting of five villages namely Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.
Now that’s 10 very famous tour locations in Italy that are worth visiting when you are in Italy. And in Italy there are actually very many other famous and beautiful tourist objects, therefore, waiting for reviews of other tourist spots in Italy on our blog. Thank you for visiting.
