Where to Go and What to See in Italy
By Martha Bakerjian, About.com Guide to Italy Travel
Italy is a popular travel destination with many historic monuments and cities, beautiful scenery, and fabulous food and wine. Here are suggestions for where to go in Italy including Italy's top travel destinations, off the beaten track suggestions, Italian food and wine, Italian festivals and specialty travel vacations.
- Florence Travel - What to See and Do in Florence
- Rome Travel - What to See and Do in Rome
- Venice Travel - What to See and Do in Venice
- Tuscany Top Destinations - What to See and Do in Tuscany
- Southern Italy - What to See and Do in Southern Italy
- More Popular Italy Destinations
- Italy Off the Beaten Track
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Italy Festivals and Holidays
Florence Travel - What to See and Do in Florence
Florence, a Renaissance city in the heart of Tuscany, is one of the most popular travel cities in Italy. Florence has some of Italy's best museums, beautiful cathedrals and churches, and interesting streets and squares with elegant buildings and shops. Here is information about what to see and do on your trip to Florence.
- Top Ten Things to See and Do in Florence
- Self-guided Florence Walk
- Florence Budget Travel Tips
- Free Things to Do in Florence
- Florence Picture Gallery
- Florence from the Duomo Dome
- Ponte Vecchio
- Florence Guide Books
- Where to Stay in Florence
- Where to Eat Lunch in Florence
- Florence Day Trips
- Fiesole, in the Florentine Hills
Rome Travel - What to See and Do in Rome
Rome is a vibrant city with reminders of its past everywhere. In Rome you'll encounter ancient monuments, medieval and Renaissance buildings and fountains, and great museums. Rome is the capital of modern Italy and boasts many fine restaurants and cafes, good nightlife, and lively streets and squares. Here are suggestions about what to see and do in Rome.
- Rome Travel Guide
- Rome Suggested 3-Day Itinerary
- Top Ten Ancient Rome Sites
- The Roman Colosseum
- Rome Passes and Discount Cards
- Rome Budget Travel Tips
- Rome's Top Churches to Visit
- Visiting Rome's Catacombs
- Where to Stay in Rome
- Rome Photos
- Vatican City Visitors Guide
- Rome Day Trips
- How to Get from Rome to other Italy Destinations
Venice Travel - What to See and Do in Venice
Venice is one of Italy's most beautiful and romantic cities, built on the water in a lagoon. It's small, traffic-free streets along the winding canals make for great walking. Venice has many magnificent churches and palaces, lively squares, and interesting shops. Here is information about what to see and do in Venice.
- Venice Travel Guide
- Venice Neighborhoods (Sestiere)
- Vaporetto Fares and Transportation Information
- Gondola Rides in Venice
- Free Things to See in Venice
- Venice Budget Travel Tips
- Tips for Eating in Venice
- Where to Stay in Venice
- Tips for Going to Carnevale in Venice
- Venice Picture Gallery
- Bird's Eye View of Venice - from the Bell Tower
- Venice Photos
- Venice Day Trips
- Milan to Venice Suggested Itinerary
Tuscany Top Destinations - What to See and Do in Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Italy. Tuscany is a large region, with the most varied landscape in Italy. Tuscany has picturesque medieval hill towns, scenic countryside, vineyards, and seaside towns. Here are suggestions for what to see and do in Tuscany's top destinations.
- Top Places to Visit in Tuscany
- Tuscany Rail Map and Distance Calculator
- Tuscany Budget Travel Tips
- Chianti Classico Wine Region of Tuscany
- Cortona Pictures and Attractions
- Montepulciano Visitors Guide
- Pisa Visitors Guide
- San Gimignano Visitors Guide
- Siena Visitors Guide
- Versilia - Tuscany's Coast
- Volterra Visitors Guide
- Books About Life in Tuscany
- Tuscany Pictures
- Where to Stay in Tuscany
Southern Italy - What to See and Do in Southern Italy
Although not as popular with tourists as central and northern Italy, southern Italy has many charming and unusual towns. Here are top Southern Italy travel destinations.
- Amalfi Coast
- Bay of Naples - Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii, and More
- Calabria Beaches and Coast
- Calabria Mountains and Parks
- Capri Island
More Popular Italy Destinations
Here are more popular travel destinations in Italy including other cities, the Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre and the Italian Riviera, Lake Como, and Sicily.
- Best Places to Go in Italy
- Top Cities to Visit in Italy
- Romantic Italy
- Cinque Terre
- Italian Riviera Villages - Genoa to Tuscany
- Lake Como
- Lake Garda
- Milan Visitors Guide
- Ravenna - City of Mosaics
- Rimini - Beaches and Nightlife
- Sanremo
- Umbria Top Hill Towns and Sights
- Urbino - Renaissance Hill Town
- Verona - Roman Arean and Romeo and Juliet
Italy Off the Beaten Track
If you've been to Italy's top cities, you might want to consider some off the beaten track destinations. Enjoy small villages, historic cities, the countryside, and Italian life. Here are suggestions for getting away from the tourist crowds.
- Italy Budget Travel Tips - Off the Beaten Track
- Abruzzo Region - Central Italy
- Barga, Garfagnana region of Tuscany
- Basilicata Region - Southern Italy
- Bassano del Grappa - Veneto Region
- Benevento - Inland from Naples
- Brisighella in Northeast Italy
- Gaeta - Between Rome and Naples
- Gulf of Poets - Cinque Terre alternative
- Mantua, northern Italy city
- Northern Calabria in the Toe of the Boot
- Pontremoli in northern Tuscany
- Urbania in Le Marche Region
- Val Chisone in Piemonte
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other country. These sites, chosen for their cultural or natural heritage, make a good start for planning an Italian itinerary. From ancient sites and natural sites to castles and city centers, there's something of interest for everyone.
- Northern Italy World Heritage Sites
- Rome, Tuscany, and Central Italy UNESCO Sites
- Southern Italy World Heritage Sites
- Sicily and Sardinia World Heritage Sites
Italy Festivals and Holidays
Italians love festivals so you'll find festivals all over Italy. Attending a festival is a great way to experience Italy's culture and you'll often get free entertainment and inexpensive food. Here is information about popular festivals and holiday celebrations in Italy.
