Art Cities
The Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, St. Peter's Basilica, St. Mark's Square, Rialto Bridge, Palazzo Ducale, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Milan Cathedral - these images come to mind when thinking of Italy. Probably the most beautiful country in the world has many amazing historical cities and plenty of natural attractions to put on must-see list. And this list could stretch on forever.
From Roman ruins to Renaissance masterpieces and Baroque glories, Italy is so packed with sensational sights and art collections that it is difficult to choose what to see. The most famous Italian cities are Rome, Venice, Florence and Milan. However there are several smaller historical towns that are simply fabulous.
For many, Siena is the most beautiful town in Tuscany, if not Italy. Superbly set over the hills, it is a fairytale place of medieval palaces and towers, winding alleys and noble squares.
Arezzo is an attractive town that boasts a really splendid main square.
Set in splendid isolation in the hills of the Marches, there is the majestic town of Urbino.
Umbria's best known and most handsome towns are Perugia and Assisi.
Verona is famous for the outstanding opera festival, while Padua has a glorious and vibrant cycle of frescos by Giotto.
The list of cities to visit in Italy should include Bologna, Naples, Turin, Lucca, Pisa, Palermo, Mantua, Bergamo, Ferrara, San Gimignano, Matera, Como, Pavia, Cremona, Trieste, Treviso.