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 Italy is a country full of interesting things for the casual tourist and the educated tourist; it has deep Roman Catholic roots. The tourists can stay weeks in important tourist centers without reason to feel bored, but it is equally simple to get off the beaten track. In the north, next to the Alps and the landscapes of the Po River, many cultural gems and highly developed industrial cities fascinate. In this exciting country the people live the "la vita
Italiana".
When?
Italy should be visited in the spring; autumn or summer as the landscape during this time is very beautiful. Summers can be very crowded when it come to sightseeing. Hence, those interested in sightseeing can visit Italy in winters.
How to Reach
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There are a large number of international airlines that have flights to Italy and main airports are Rome Airport, Milan Airport. Depending upon your place of departure, you can board any of these flights and come to this country.
Visa
To travel to Italy, one requires a visa as well as a ‘Permesso di Soggiorno’, which is a permission to stay from the nearest Police Commissary within eight days of arriving.
Currency
The currency in Italy is the Euro. The Italian Lira was replaced in 2002, and now the Euro is the official Italian currency. You can convert US dollars to Euros at any bank during your visit to Italy.
Things To Do in
Italy
Rome
Rome is a busy city with an enormous number of monuments, churches, squares that are so famous that it's impossible to make a short list of the absolutely must-see landmarks in this city. There will always be something remaining for the next time, which is why most people keep coming back to the Eternal City.
Colosseum
The Colosseum, It was the first permanent venue of this kind to be built in the capital, and it is situated on marshy land between the Caelian Hills and the Esquiline. The monumental size, sophistication and elegance of the design, as well as the practical arrangement of the interior, make it one of the greatest architectural achievements of the ancient Romans.
Piazza di Spagna
Piazza di Spagna is probably the most attractive and one of the most visited squares in Rome. The square is a true masterpiece of the 18th Century, which is connected to a church by the monumental Spanish steps.
Spanish Steps
: Scalinata della Trinita dei Monti, better known to visitors as the Spanish Steps, is a monumental stairway consisting of 138 steps, located in the very heart of historic Rome. Designed by Alessandro Specchi and Francesco de Sanctis, the staircase connects Piazza di Spagna and the French Church of Trinita dei Monti.
Trevi Fountain
The Fontana di Trevi is often mentioned as being the most beautiful of the large collection of city fountains to be found in the Italian capital. The elegant fountain is incorporated in the final part of Aqua Virgo, an aqueduct built in 19 BC to transport water from the Salone Springs, located 20 kilometres from the city.
St Peters Basilica
Set in the heart of Vatican, the basilica of Saint Peter is considered one the holiest sites for the adherents of Christianity and the greatest of all Catholic churches. The legend has it that the basilica was built on the burial site of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the first Bishop of Rome.
Florence
Florence, Italy is one of the longest standing cities in Italy. It is located in the center of Tuscany, in a rich area full of culture and architecture, which is perfect for the traveler.
The Duomo
The Duomo is one of the most popular tourist spots in Florence. This is a large Gothic Cathedral that was built in 1296 made of pink, green, and white marble. Although the outside is truly a sight to behold the inside is of equal marble, decked out in antique statues and large, hand carved doors that are truly a work of art in themselves.
The Galleria Degli Uffizi
The Galleria is where you will find works of great artists like Michelangelo and Botticelli, and even Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci. If you want to have a place to do some quiet reflection, this is not the place to go as it is also one of the most crowded museums in Italy as it holds works of art that just about everybody wants to see.
The Ponte Vecchio
True to its name, the Ponte Vecchio is nothing but an old bridge, but it is one of great importance in Florence. It was built in the mid 1300s, but it was the first bridge to cross the Arno River and the only one that was standing after the Second World War These days, the Ponte Vecchio is home to many a merchant selling fine jewelry, food, and more.
Milan
Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle (around Via Sant’Andrea and Via Monte Napoleone) is probably the most prestigious district of cutting-edge fashion in the world. Travelers who don’t have Swiss bank accounts will probably just have to settle for gazing in the windows!
The Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci’s portrayal of the ‘Last Supper’ is, undoubtedly, one of the most famous paintings in the world. See it in all its glory at the refectory of the Santa Maria delle Grazie.
The Duomo
It may not be as famous as its counterpart in Florence but Milan’s Duomo is, nevertheless, one of the biggest and grandest churches in the world. Rising up from the very center of the city, it also makes an excellent point from which to get your bearings.
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