Top 10 Cities to Visit in Italy
About.com presented a list of top ten Italian cities for visitors, as recommended touristic destinations. As expected, Rome tops the list, followed by Venice (Venezia) and Florence (Firenze).
Travel to these Italian cities by train, because driving in Italy may be very difficult and the extensive Italian train system is inexpensive and large Italian cities generally have good public transportation. Italy has many beautiful and historic cities worth a visit. Most city centers are well-suited to walking and parts of the city centers may be closed to transportation.
1. Rome
Modern Rome is a bustling and lively city, with some excellent restaurants and nightlife. The Vatican and St. Peter’s are also found in Rome. The city - the capital of modern Italy - is full of history everywhere you look, with many ancient monuments, interesting medieval churches, beautiful fountains, museums, and Renaissance palaces.
2. Venice
Despite the smell and the overpriced cost everywhere you go, Venice remains one of Italy’s most beautiful and romantic cities as well as one of the most popular for visitors to Italy. Historically used as a bridge between East and West, Venice is situated in the northeast of Italy. There are many museums, palaces, and churches to visit and wandering along Venice’s canals is interesting.
3. Florence
Situated in Tuscany, one of the most important Renaissance architectural and art centers, Florence has several interesting museums with many famous paintings and sculptures, as well as some Medici palaces and gardens.
So here are top 10 best cities to visit in Italy:
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