| Italy-Introduction
Italy offers a range of activities that
delight any tourist. From visiting Roman ruins, to skiing
in the Alps or exploring the grand canals of Venice,
anything is possible here. The Italian Republic covers
a total square area of 301,250 km. It has a population
of 57.6 million people with Italian, its numerous dialects,
German, French and Slovene being the spoken languages.
Major Tourist Attractions
Rome
The capital city of Rome is full
of sights that will have
you gaping in wonder. From tombs to temples, and early-Christian
churches to medieval bell towers, Rome is a history
of legends and culture. Some of the most important sights
in Rome are The Colosseum, The Forum, The Piazza Navona,
The Bocca della Verita, The Pana de Trevi, The Pantheon
and the Sistine Chapel. Each one of these is a work
of art so wonderful, that no tourist shoul miss seeing
them.
Florence
The city of Florence has retained
its original charm. It is one of Italy's most tourist
frequented cities with up to 2000 tourist buses arriving
every day in the peak season. Some of the important
sites here are Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, the Uffizi
Gallery, the Piazza della Signoria and the Medici Chapels.
Venice
There are almost no cars in Venice
and the architecture is pre-dominantly between the 12th
and 16th centuries.
Venice is built on 117 small islands, and is linked
to the mainland service town of Mestre by a road and
rail causeway. The Grand Canal travels around every
part of the city. Some of the places that must be visited
in Venice are the Piazza San Marco, the Doges' Palace,
St Mark's Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, Santa Maria
della Salute, San Giorgio Maggiore, and del Redentore
churches. A gondola ride is an absolute must.
The Accademia Bridge leads to the Galleria dell'Accademia,
with its collection of Venetian masters. The nearby
Peggy Guggenheim Gallery has fine collection of early-20th-century
works. Venice is also surrounded by equally enchanting
islands: the Lido, Murano, Burano and Torcello with
its Byzantine cathedral.
Milan
Milan is famous for its fashion,
cuisine, opera, church (the world's fourth-largest),
Renaissance castle and da Vinci's Last Supper fresco.
The main historical attractions are a huge unfinished
cathedral and the Sforza castle. The Piazza del Duomo,
the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and several cafes
and boutiques can be found in Milan. There are plenty
of plenty of art galleries and collections here, of
which the most popular is the Vinciano Refector, which
is home to the Last Supper.
Naples & Pompei
Naples, is located on the beautiful
Bay of Naples and dominated by the towering Mt Vesuvius.
It iss one of Europe's most densely populated cities.
The Piazza del Gesł Nuovo, the duomo, the Palazzo Reale
and San Carlo Opera House and the 13th-century Castel
Nuovo are tourist sites that must not be missed. The
National Archaeological Museum contains a fine collection
of Greco-Roman art, and priceless relics discovered
at Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Pompei was buried under volcanic ash and mud during
the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD. The vast ruins
provide a fascinating insight into how the ancient Romans
lived. It has impressive temples, one of the largest
known Roman amphitheatres, and streets lined with shops.
Assisi
The walled city of Assisi has
retained its tranquility amid the usual city chaos.
Perched halfway up Mt Subasio, its white marble buildings
look magnificent. Assisi is dominated by the massive
14th-century Rocca Maggiore, which offers fabulous views
over the valley. Assisi has frescoes by Giotto, Cimabue
and Martini in honour of the patron saint of animals,
St Francis. A large number of relics from the Roman
imperial days can be found here, including the Temple
of Minerva. The townalso has many churches such as the
church of Santa Maria Maggiore, San Pietro, St Clare
and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.
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