Why Italy?
One of the most sought-after destinations in the world
The capital is Rome, one of the oldest of the world’s great cities and a favourite of visitors, who go there to see its great monuments and works of art as well as to enjoy the city’s famed dolce vita, or "sweet life." Other major cities include the industrial and fashion centre of Milan; Genoa, a handsome port on the Ligurian Gulf; the sprawling southern metropolis of Naples; and Venice, one of the world’s oldest tourist destinations. Surrounded by Rome is an independent state, Vatican City, which is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and the spiritual home of Italy’s.
Italy is one of the world’s most important centres of religion, visual arts, literature, music, philosophy, culinary arts, and sciences with names as Michelangelo, Giuseppe Verdi and Dante.
Places
My favorite places in Italy
Colosseo
The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built.
The Colosseum is built of travertine limestone, tuff (volcanic rock), and brick-faced concrete. It could hold an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 spectators at various points in its history. It was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles including animal hunts, executions and dramas based on Roman mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era.
Address:
Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Itália
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre is a coastal area in the northwest of Italy. It lies in the west of La Spezia Province, and comprises five villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore.
Given its location on the Mediterranean, seafood is plentiful in the local cuisine. This region is also known for pesto, garlic, salt, olive oil, pine nuts, and pecorino cheese. Focaccia is a particularly common and Farinata, a typical snack found in bakeries and pizzerias. The town of Corniglia is particularly popular for a gelato made from local honey.
Address:
26, Piazza Rio Finale, Riomaggiore, Italy
Santa Maria del Fiore
Florence Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower , is the cathedral of Florence, Italy. It was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style and was structurally completed by 1436.
The cathedral complex, in Piazza del Duomo , includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile. These three buildings are part of the UNESCO and are a major tourist attraction of Tuscany. The basilica is one of Italy's largest churches, and until the development of new structural materials in the modern era, the dome was the largest in the world. It remains the largest brick dome ever constructed.
Address:
Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Itália
Gallery
My photos from Italy
