Home to 53 of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, Italy, a boot-shaped country along southern Europe is undoubtedly a popular tourist destination in the world. From beautiful villages and pristine beaches to the subtle countryside, Italy sure does knows how to take your breath away. Its finest architecture and culinary excellence give Italy all the more reasons to boast. If you have Italy on your bucket list this year, here is an overview of the top 5 places to visit in Italy.

Venice is a graceful city of exquisite loveliness delicately built on water in Veneto, a region of North –East Italy. A city whose streets are made of water and its buses are boats will sure make it worth your visit.
There are a ton of different places to visit in Venice but here are our top recommendations.<>

• • The Grand Canal – A ride across the great canal will make it a perfect honeymoon.
  • Santa Marie de Salute – A 17th century old white stoned Church with a massive dome was built in honor of the Virgin Mary for saving the city from a plague that killed one-third of its population
  • The Dog’s Palace – Located on the bank of the Great Canal is this gorgeously beautiful palace built in Venetian Gothic style and is one of the main landmarks of Venice.
  • The great Basilica of St. Mark beside the Doge’s Palace is also worth a visit.

Florence, the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. This city has a high concentration of art and architectural glory so also is it a place with a high fashion statement.
Places to visit while in Florence

• • Mercato Nuovo – Also called the “‘straw market” of Florence. This market flourishes with straw hats and bags but now has tourist souvenirs as well.

• • Piazza Della Repubblica – This place is adorned with a roundabout that has an exquisite fountain at the center. Also, it has a sculpture of four lions that makes the place all the more stunning.

Stretching along 30 miles of coastline, the Amalfi coast is of a popular spot for holidaymakers.In 1997, the Amalfi Coast was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage. Being located in a Mediterranean climate, Amalfi coast gives visitors both, the feeling of warm summers and mild winters. This coast is known for its lemon cultivation.
What can you do while on the Amalfi coast?

• • Visit the beautiful town of Sorrento – To the north of the Amalfi coast, lies the town of Sorrento renowned for its beautiful scenery and gorgeous buildings.

• • Visit Positano-a picturesque town with pastel-colored houses.

• • Relax and rejuvenate your mind at the beaches of Maiori – A neighboring town from the Amalfi coast.

Sicily is a triangular shaped island in the Mediterranean sea and is the home to many active volcanoes, Mount Etna being the largest. Mount Etna is widely regarded as a cultural symbol and icon of Sicily. Sicily’s landscape sure does match its world-class attraction.
Popular destinations in Sicily you must visit are:

• •The Aeolian Islands

• • Taormina – a metropolitan city on the east coast of Sicily has beautiful beaches on the Ionian sea.To the south of Taormina is the Isola Bella, a nature reserve.

• •Valley of the Temples – It is one of the most outstanding examples of Greater Greece art and architecture and is one of Italy’s National Monument.

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