Borghese GalleryPhoto by Anonymous
Doors and passageways at Castel dell'Ovo, Naples b...Photo by Creative Commons
Panoramic view of the city of Assisi in Italy, sho...Photo by Anonymous
Castel dell'Ovo in Naples, Italy by Leoboudv via W...Photo by Creative Commons
AccademiaPhoto by Graham Walker, United Kingdom
Michelangelo's statue of David (Accademia, Florenc...Photo by Anonymous
Bay of CapriPhoto by Anonymous
The Bridge of Sighs has windows with stone bars. I...Photo by Anonymous
One of the Panels of the Baptistery DoorsPhoto by Philippa Burne, UK
Baptistery Doors - Gates of ParadisePhoto by Philippa Burne, UK
Baptistry of St. John in Piazza del DuomoPhoto by Philippa Burne, UK
AccademiaPhoto by Graham Walker, United Kingdom
AccademiaPhoto by Graham Walker, United Kingdom
Baptistry of St. JohnPhoto by Philippa Burne, UK
Along the beautiful hike of Cinque Terre Photo by devineb49, Canada
AccademiaPhoto by Graham Walker, United Kingdom
Detail of the Baptistery DoorsPhoto by Philippa Burne, UK
AccademiaPhoto by Graham Walker, United Kingdom
AccademiaPhoto by Graham Walker, United Kingdom
AccademiaPhoto by Graham Walker, United Kingdom
Italy
Attractions
Italy Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Italy attractions and places to see in Italy, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
San Gimignano
San Gimignano is famous for its towers. As you approach this small, walled town, the fourteen towers dating from the 13th century – there were once seventy-two ... Continue Reading »
Pisa
Sure, the Leaning Tower is great, but don’t sell Pisa short, with a cultural, historical, and architectural significance that is often overlooked, this city is ... Continue Reading »
Bridge of Sighs
Built in 1602, the Ponte dei Sospiri (Bridge of Sighs) connected the interrogation rooms in the Doges Palace with the prison cells. It got its name from the ... Continue Reading »
Two Towers (Due Torri)
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Teetering at a staggering angle, and rivaling the Leaning Tower of Pisa for gravity-defying architecture, Bologna’s Two Towers - Due Torri - are relics of ... Continue Reading »
Vatican City
Vatican City is a separate sovereign state within Rome, created in 1929 and run by the Pope (who is the supreme monarch!). The official population is a little ... Continue Reading »
St Peter's Square
St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro) is the grand colonnaded area in front of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. A visually imposing entry to this great ... Continue Reading »
Raphael's Rooms
Raphael's Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello) are four interconnected rooms in the Vatican which have frescoes painted by the renowned Renaissance artist Raphael ... Continue Reading »
Vatican
The popes were among the very first royalty to open their vast art collections to public viewing. Pope Julius II (1443 - 1513) began collecting sculpture ... Continue Reading »
Pompeii
Pompeii has attracted tourists from all over the world since its ruins were discovered in the 19th century. Once a vibrant port full of wealthy Romans with a ... Continue Reading »
Baptistery (Battistero)
One of the oldest buildings in Florence, it's thought that the octagonal Baptistery stands on the site of an ancient Roman temple. It may even have been ... Continue Reading »
Santa Maria delle Grazie
Most visitors seek out the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie to pay their respects to Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. The famous mural is housed in the ... Continue Reading »
Castel Sant'Angelo National Museum
The Castel Sant'Angelo is actually a tomb, Hadrian's Mausoleum. The Roman Emperor built it for himself and his family; their ashes were placed there in 138 ... Continue Reading »
Sistine Chapel
The world-famous Sistine Chapel is inside the Pope's residence in the Vatican. Part of its fame is directly related to the papacy: The Sistine Chapel is where ... Continue Reading »
Santa Croce Basilica
Work on this beautiful basilica began in 1294, though the facade and bell tower are 19th-century additions. The world's largest Franciscan church, it ... Continue Reading »
Capitoline Hill & Museums
Located in the elegant Piazza della Campidoglio ( designed by Michelangelo) on top of Capitoline Hill, the Capitoline Museums house a world-class ... Continue Reading »
- Beach
- Castle
- Cemetery
- Church / Cathedral
- Fountain
- Gondola
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Island
- Live Music
- Monument - Historical
- Museum
- National Park
- Neighborhood
- Palace
- People Watching
- Picnic Spot
- Plaza / Square
- Religious Experience
- Romantic
- Sailing
- Shopping / Entertainment Center
- Ski & Snow
- Statue / Monument
- Swim & Snorkel
- Tip - Transport
- Tower
- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Walking/Hiking
- Bridge
- Catacomb
- Chapel
- Cultural Experience
- Golfing
- Good for Families
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Place to Shop
- Holy Place
- Lake
- Market
- Mountain
- Must-Do Experience
- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- Park / Garden
- Photography
- Pier / Waterfront / Port
- Popular with Locals
- River
- Ruin - Ancient
- Scuba Diving
- Shore Excursions
- Stadium
- Street / Avenue
- Theater
- Tip - What to See & Do
- Town / City
- Volcano
- Water Sports
Art & History Tours Written by Viator
3 Days in Florence: Suggested Itineraries Written by Viator
3 Days in Milan: Suggested Itineraries Written by Viator
- Self catered accommodation in Italy from Owners Direct
- News from Italy in English
