Destination Italy - Top places to visit

Italy is a destination that is loved by millions all over the world. Located in Southern Europe, this boot-shaped country is one of the world’s most renowned holiday and travel destinations for a number of reasons that include art treasures, trendy fashion, stunning landscapes, passionate people and top-class cuisine. Each and every place in Italy is home to some irresistible attractions of the Italian Riviera and Grand Canal of Venice in the North to the breathtaking Amalfi Coast and Pompeii ruins in the South. The country is also famous as it is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Every travel and holiday reveler can bask in high art and monuments that is spread everywhere around Italy. Italy is not only about the art treasures, the country also features beautiful coasts, alpine lakes and scenic mountains. Italy has so many tourist destinations and attractions, a lifetime would not be enough to visit them all. The country is also home to the scenic wine town of Tuscany and the colossal city of Rome. Italians are known for its fun and frolic lifestyle and their impeccable sense of fashion. Food culture in Italy is second to no other country in the world. There are vast fields across the country that cultivate fresh fruits and vegetables. World famous foods like pizza, spaghetti, gelato, tiramisu, risotto, cannoli and mozzarella cheese all originated from Italy. Let us discuss some of the top places to visit in Italy.

Florence

Florence is the capital of Tuscany. It is considered as a haven by the art and architecture lovers. You will find hoards of art masterpieces all over Florence. The Piazza Della Signoria, the main square, is home to beautiful buildings and world famous sculptures like Cellini's Perseus with the Head of Medusa, Ammannati's Fountain of Neptune and Michelangelo's Statue of David. Some of the best places in Florence are the Ponte Vecchio, The Piazza Della Signoria, Ufizzi and Pitti Palace.

Milan

Milan is often considered as the fashion capital of Italy. Milan is more than just fashion though. It is one of the wealthiest cities in Europe. Milan also attracts many of its surviving world famous treasures like Leonardo DA Vinci's painting, The Last Supper, the La Scala Opera House, the Castello Sforzesco and one of the world's largest Gothic cathedrals. Milan is also home to unique open air restaurants and trattorias that serve incomparable Milanese cuisine. Milan is a fast-paced city excelling in business, shopping, football, arts and nightlife. Milan is also home to two of the world's biggest football clubs, AC Milan football club and FC Internazionale.

Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre comprises of 5 quaint fishing villages. The place provides a perfect backdrop for avid travelers. Located in Italy's northwestern coastal region of Liguria, the villages of Cinque Terre feature some of the country's most beautiful landscapes that include wine terraces dating back to hundreds of years. The name of the place Cinque Terre literally means "Five Lands". Cinque Terre is also home to the complex of hiking paths that provide stunning coastal views. There are many restaurants and trattorias in Cinque Terre that provide authentic Italian cuisine and age old wines.

Lake Como

Lake Como has been a popular retreat for aristocrats and wealthy people since Roman times, and a very popular tourist attraction with many artistic and cultural gems. Lake Como is world renowned as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. It is home to lakeside villas, ferries and  Sacro Monte di Ossuccio. Many high profile celebrities like Madonna, Ronaldinho, George Clooney, Gianni Versace and Sylvester Stallone have homes on the shores of Lake Como.  It is a venue for sailing, windsurfing, and kite surfing. The lake is well known for the attractive villas that have been built there since Roman times.

Positano - Amalfi Coast

Positano is a village situated on the Amalfi Coast. It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone. Positano has been featured in several films, including Only You, and Under the Tuscan Sun, as well as being mentioned in the 2009 musical film Nine in the song "Cinema Italiano". The church of Santa Maria Assunta features a dome made of majolica tiles as well as a thirteenth-century Byzantine icon of a black Madonna. It is often referred as one of the most beautiful places in the country.

Kuoni together with SOTC tours are designed for like minded passengers with world class arrangements and amenities. The itineraries are carefully planned with a mix of essential sightseeing and activities. The hotels are normally first class hotels ranging in the 3 star categories. Kuoni together with SOTC also provides optional excursions which you can choose to enhance your experience.

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