The Cities to Visit in Italy  

Planning a trip to Italy and wondering which cities are worth your time the most? Italy has many beautiful towns, full of art, history and food, so picking the best to visit is not an easy task. Here’s a list of the 7 cities you must visit in Italy! 

Rome 

Rome was called the “Eternal City” by the ancient Romans because they believed that no matter what happened in the rest of the world, the city of Rome would always remain standing. With its unparalleled history, city’s impressive monuments and archaeological sites and renowned cuisine, Rome doesn’t need introduction.  

Florence 

Florence is the best town to visit in Italy if you’re looking for Medieval and Renaissance art. Explore its unique history and cultural richness, from its landmark the Dome “Santa Maria del Fiore”, to Santa Maria Novella, a 14th century Gothic church, to Palazzo Vecchio, the Florence government building, and the Uffizi Gallery, the most famous museum in Florence, where you can admire the statue of the Michelangelo’s David.  

Milan 

Milan is internationally recognized as one of the world’s most important fashion capitals, but it also has a wealth of interesting museums and things to see and do. Milan is an art, fashion, design,  food, and financial hub. Modern and stylish, it’s the perfect place for luxury travelers. Discover some of the city’s most beautiful attractions, such as the Duomo of Milan, an impressive Opera House, striking castles, ancient churches, and a great variety of museums and art galleries.  

Naples 

This colorful city has everything for an inspiring trip because of the rich history, the Italian cuisine, and especially in the field of art and culture, the city has a lot to offer. In addition, a short distance from the city of Naples there are famous places of interest such as Pompeii, Herculaneum and the Vesuvius volcano. Discover Baroque and Renaissance churches and historic castles, such as Castel Sant’Elmo and Castel dell’Ovo. Let yourself be amazed by Naples Underground and the beautiful square of Piazza del Plebiscito.  

Bologna 

The city of art, culture, food and commerce,. With a streamlined trade-fair organization and a well-known manufacturing and motor tradition, Bologna is famous for its almost 40 km of arcades, the longest in the world, and was recently named a UNESCO Heritage Site. If you cherish gastronomic tours, Bologna is your ideal destination: a medieval city in the heart of the Emilia Romagna region with an incredible culinary tradition. 

Turin 

Lively and elegant , and always on the move, Turin is a city immersed in greenery, with over 300 km of tree-lined avenues and countless parks. Gently leaning against the hills and embraced by the river Po, it owes much of its charm to its enchanting geographical position at the feet of the western Alps.
This elegant city of the Piedmont region, in the North of Italy, is a real gem. Turin is the perfect destination for culture and book lovers, with incredible castles and museums to enjoy, not to mention the cozy cafés. 

Venice 

One of the most iconic cities in the world, Venice is built across a group of small islands in the Venetian Lagoon, linked by over 400 bridges, and is famous for its charming canals crowded with gondola boats. A number of highlights and landmarks should not be missed during your visit to Venice, such as the Saint Mark’s Square with the adjacent St. Marks’s Basilica or a tour with the authentic gondolas. Around Venice there are several islands that you can visit. Murano, the closest to Venice, is best known for its glass art and related museums and shops, and don’t forget Burano, with colored houses, and Torcello, with the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta.  

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