Italy is a country rich in many tourist attractions and various archaeological and cultural sites, dating back to the Roman Empire and also the Renaissance era; Therefore, it is rich in distinctive works of art and architecture, which made it include 50 archaeological sites that have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, along with palaces, churches, castles, forts, museums, historical gardens and libraries.
And it is not only the architecture and the sophistication of civilization that have shaped Italy, but there are also vineyards, olive groves, Italian cuisine, and the birthplace of the most famous international brands.
Italy is a popular country in the tourism sector and has a great influence on the Middle East region, as the rate of travel to it increases every year from the countries of the region, and many airlines provide wonderful flight offers to Italy every year, led by Saudi Airlines and EgyptAir.
The best tourist cities in Italy
1- Rome:
The ancient Romans called it the “Eternal City” because they believed that whatever happened in the world, Rome would remain forever.
Therefore, it is not surprising that it was the capital of the Roman Empire in the past and the current capital of Italy, and Rome is located on the second longest and most important river in Italy, which is the “Tier” river that extends among the historical and archaeological monuments to make Rome like an artistic painting in the center of Italy.
Rome includes many attractions such as the Colosseum, which is the largest amphitheater built by the Romans, and the Trevi Fountain, also called the Fountain of Wishes, which is 26 meters high. Although there are dozens of fountains everywhere in Rome, the Trevi Fountain It is the best in Rome and in the world.
Rome also includes the “Pantheon”, the temple that was built by the Romans in the past, with the largest concrete dome in the world, the Vatican Museums that contain the treasures of Rome, including sculptures and artworks from the impact of past centuries, and the “Sistina” Church, which is the largest church in Vatican City, which is famous for its drawings. Made by the most famous artists of the Renaissance such as «Michelangelo», so visiting Rome is like wandering in a museum the size of a city.
2- Milan:
Or Milan, it is the city that offers a wonderful mix between ancient monumental buildings and modern skyscrapers, and the city is also famous for its high-end fashion stores, so Milan has a global reputation among fashion lovers, because it is one of the most important fashion capitals in the world.
It also contains the Milan Cathedral, which is located in the city center, and is one of the largest churches in the world. It was built in 1386, and it took almost 500 years to build it.
The cathedral is distinguished by the walls colored with precious stones, painted ceilings, and columns carved in an artistic manner. The cathedral also includes a museum that displays many historical artifacts of kings, queens, and princes, and some people who contributed to the construction of the cathedral, and also displays many paintings by the most famous artists and painters in the world, and also statues that were beautifully carved, and it has a huge piano decorated Unparalleled artwork.
Because of the greatness of the Milan Cathedral, the famous writer Victor Hugo chose it to present the play “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” in it, and this church is considered a spiritual symbol, and it is one of the best churches built in the ornate Gothic style.
Milan is the right city for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle. You can rent a car or ride a train amidst the most beautiful landscapes in northern Italy, where lakes, green hills, and clear air are all factors that make Milan an ideal destination for nature lovers and meditation.
3- Venice:
Pictures of gondolas and water canals come to mind as soon as the name of Venice is mentioned, because it is a city whose streets are made of water, whose buses are boats, and the songs of gondolas in the air, it is a magical city above the water.
And in the streets without water, there are walking tours, and eating in restaurants that serve delicious food, are among the most important things that you can do in this beautiful destination.
4- Amalfi and the Island of Capri:
It is difficult to find a city more beautiful than Amalfi, with its streets consisting of hills and stairs, with roses everywhere, and the houses and towns under which there are wonderful beaches in the lap of the emerald waters of the Mediterranean.
Amalfi is famous for its attractive coastline, which is characterized by coves, lemon tree gardens and high-end resorts. Positano is one of the attractive places in Amalfi for its beaches and pastel-painted houses.
The Amalfi Drive, which runs along the southern coast, is one of the most beautiful roads in the world.
As for the island of Capri, it is blessed with breezes accompanied by the scent of lemon tree flowers and a refreshing sea breeze.
There are many visitors who take sea transportation to frequent this wonderful island in the Gulf of Naples, where they can snorkel with equipment from the beach of “Marina Piccola” located in the southern part of the island, which is believed to be the place where “Odysseus” heard mermaids singing according to legend. Greek.
The list of the best tourist cities still includes many cities that contain the most beautiful tourist and archaeological sites, and picturesque nature.
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