Italy

Travel Guide

Italy featuring a city, night scenes and heritage architecture
Tower of Gualtieri which includes heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and landscape views
Riomaggiore showing a coastal town, rugged coastline and a house
Royal Palace featuring a square or plaza and heritage elements as well as a couple
Sorrento City Centre showing landscape views and a sunset

Discover ancient cities, charming coastal towns and diverse landscapes in this boot-shaped Mediterranean nation, famed for its cultural riches and rustic cuisine.

As the birthplace of pizza, gelato and pasta, Italy is perhaps best known for its mouthwatering food, though it also has much more to experience. Wander through ancient cities filled with historical ruins and relax at glamorous coastal resorts. 

Among Italy’s biggest tourist hotspots are Venice, Rome and Florence, each offering iconic sights and world-class museums, from canals to the Colosseum to the Uffizi Gallery. Travelers in search of rugged coastlines and gorgeous beaches head to the islands of Capri or Sardinia, while food-obsessed visitors head to Bologna. For romance and open-air opera, venture to cobbled Verona, the setting for Shakespeare’s timeless love story, Romeo and Juliet.

The Vatican City in Rome is another tourist favorite, with art-loving visitors arriving in droves to marvel at Michelangelo’s famous Sistine Chapel frescoes. If you are planning a visit to this holy enclave, dress modestly and come in the afternoon to avoid the large morning rush.

South of Naples is the scenic Amalfi Coast. Discover colorful mountain towns and picturesque former fishing villages, such as Positano. For a more rugged coastal escape, head north to the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre, five pastel-painted clifftop villages on the Ligurian coast.

Tuscany in central Italy is another much-loved vacation destination. Stroll around hilltop medieval towns such as the multi-towered San Gimignano and sample some of the region’s famous wines, including Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico. Tuscany is also home to Pisa, famed for its leaning tower.

Italy has an efficient public transportation system. Getting around the country is relatively easy. Ride trains and buses between the larger cities or rent a car to explore more rural areas and remote villages. Ferries run between the ports of the mainland and the small outlying islands. Two major airports serving Italy are Fiumicino Airport in Rome and Milano-Malpensa Airport in Milan.

Uncovering all the charms of the “big boot” of Italy could take years. Pick your favorite spots for your first visit and plan your trip now.

Popular cities in Italy

Roman Forum showing a ruin and heritage architecture
Rome
Known for Historical, Cathedrals and Museums
Rome is calling! Discover its history, cathedral, art, and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Colosseum
  • Trevi Fountain
  • Spanish Steps
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II showing interior views, heritage architecture and shopping
Milan
Known for Cathedrals, Art and Museums
Get away to Milan! Enjoy the cathedral, museums, and theater.

Reasons to visit

  • Piazza del Duomo
  • Cathedral of Milan
  • San Siro Stadium
Turin featuring a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Turin
Known for Historical, Museums and Business
Experience the museums, history, and cafes in Turin!

Reasons to visit

  • Allianz Stadium
  • Egyptian Museum Torino
  • Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
Venice showing a city and a square or plaza
Venice
Known for Boating, Cathedrals and Churches
Escape to romantic Venice! Enjoy its cathedral, museums, and art.

Reasons to visit

  • St. Mark's Square
  • Grand Canal
San Lorenzo Maggiore featuring interior views
Naples
Known for Historical, Museums and Cafes
Naples is calling! Discover its museums, history, cafes, and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Via Toledo
Mestre featuring street scenes
Mestre
Known for Dining, Tours and Camping
Historic landmarks, sprawling green parks and traditional Italian culture make this suburb a comfortable, scenic retreat just minutes from the canals of Venice.

Popular places to visit

Italy