Italy at a Glance
An Italy vacation is an unforgettable experience, as it is a country which is full of diverse tourist spots, fabulous cuisine and is one of the centers of the world fashion industry. Not the least of its attractions are its warm, friendly and voluble people and the beautiful, historic cities that will hold you spellbound. From the Alps to the banks of the Po river, to the Trevi Fountain in the capital city Rome Italy will fascinate you.
Hotel.net Top Italy Hotel Picks
Hotel Columbia, Rome: This hotel is centrally situated between the Opera House and the Terme di Diocleziano. Elegantly furnished, the Columbia also has a bar and roof garden.
Hotel La Scaletta, Florence: Housed in an old Florentine building, the La Scallette has a wonderful ambience. The bar on the terrace provides stunning views of the Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens.
Hotel Locanda Santa Maria Formosa, Venice: Just a few minutes away from St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge, the hotel is in an 18th century palace and provides very comfortable accommodation.
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Best Travel Cities When you Visit Italy
Rome, the capital, is obviously the start of your Italy vacation and it is a city which will not disappoint you. The Sistine Chapel, the Trevi Fountain and the quaint roadside cafes will charm you, as you sip your coffee and watch the world go by. Venice the city of canals comes next and a ride in the gondola is of course, mandatory. But the city has much more to offer; the remarkable Byzantine St. Mark’s Basilica, the wondrous collection at the Peggy Guggenheim Museum are architectural masterpieces. Florence is the center of art and even a week’s stay is not enough to see everything; a visit to the Uffizi Gallery with its gigantic Botticelli marvels and the Bargello which has Donatello’s David are mandatory.
Best Things to do in Italy
Milan is the city to shop till you drop, both at the elegant designer boutiques and the street-side markets filled with bargains. Relax and rejuvenate at one of the thermal spas at Abano Terme or Montegrotto Terme at Veneto. Wear a costume and mask and join the Venice Carnival to have the time of your life! Drive down to the Italian Riviera for some serious water sports.
Other fun Italy activities and destinations:
- Leaning Tower, Pisa
- Mount Vesuvius, Naples
- Museo d'Arte Orientale Edoardo Chiossone, Genoa
- Basilica di San Francesco, Assisi
