Italy is a country full of culture, traditions, good food and wonderful architecture. In this article you will find the most beautiful places, everyone has to visit while traveling through Italy!
Rom
What would traveling through Italy be, without stopping in Rom! Rom is not only Italy’s capital, it is also the home to many famous artists and musicians. Besides the Colosseum and the Spanish steps, you should definitely visit the Trevi Fountain, the Roman Forum and the Piazza Nova. If you are searching for the best spots to take some amazing pictures visit the Banks of Thiber, the Aventine Hill and the Piazza del Campidoglio. Rom is not only famous for its wonderful architecture, but for its amazing food! Your Rom vacation is only perfect, once you tried Roman specialities such as Carciofi alla Giudìa, Pasta alla gricia and Bucatini all’Amatriciana.
Florence
Florence is a city in central Italy and the capital of the Tuscany region. Florence is known for its rich culture and amazing artists. Famous museums like Uffizi Gallery or the Palazo Pitti are showing the work of the most famous artists of the Italian Renaissance. Florence is also known for its amazing flower fields and flower markets. In fact one of the world’s most famous flower markets is located in the Via Pellicceria in Florence. Typical food you will find in the capital of the Tuscany are Bistecca alla Fiorentina, Lampredotto and Antipasti. Florence is one of Italy’s most beautiful cities and definitely worth a stop!
Sicily
Sicily is known around the world as the city of the Mafia. Sicily is located at the tip of Italy and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The Italian region has a lot of attractions to offer, such as Palermo, Mount Etna (a big volcano you can ski on) and Taormina. The wide fields and the beautiful scenery in Sicily, are perfect to take wonderful pictures. Just as every place in Italy, also Sicily is known for its delicious food. Dishes like Arrancini, Caponata and Pasta Alla Norma are a must-have when in Sicily.
Naples
Naples is a city located in the south of Italy and after Rom and Milan the third largest city in Italy. It is known for its stunning natural attractions such as the Phlegraean Fields, Posillipo and Vesuvius. Naples is also famous for places such as Chiostri di Santa Chiara (the Gothic Basilica), Castel Sant’Elmo, Via dei Tribunali (the street with the best Pizza on earth) and Gesù Nuovo. Naples is known for its amazing and extraordinary food and is the place where the first Pizza ever was created.
Milan
Milan is one of the biggest cities in Italy and located in the northern Lombardy region. It is known as one of Italy’s “IN” cities and famous for its fashions shows, luxurious shopping streets and the national stock exchange. While Italy is known for its relaxed mentality, Milan is always on the run. It is known for its famous espresso bars and dishes such as Rissotto, Piadina and Cotoletta. If you are into architecture, fashion and good food, Milan is a city you can not miss!