Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. Every year millions of tourists visit this country to see its attractions.
The capital of Italy is Rome and there are certainly many interesting sights in this city, including the Colloseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Trevi Fountains. However, lots of Italian sights are situated outside Rome, in Florence, Venice, Milan, Pompei and other cities.
One of the most attractive cities in Italy is Venice. It’s a floating city, which is made of more than 100 small islands. These islands are separated by canals but linked by numerous bridges. People especially love to take the water bus journeys along the Grand Canal. Venice also offers many interesting sights of architecture, for example, St. Mark’s Square with the Basilica and the bell tower, the Palace of Doge’s and other monuments. Venice is regarded as one of the top beautiful cities in the world.
Another symbol of Italy is the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It’s a high bell tower, which is one of the oldest constructions in the country.
Ancient Roman ruins can be also found in Pompei, the city in southern Italy.
One of the most visited sights in Italy is St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican. Vatican is an unusual city. It’s the smallest city in the world which is situated within the city of Rome. St. Pete’s Basilica is the largest church in the world and the most famous example of Renaissance architecture. Visiting Rome, people surely go to see the Colloseum. It is an ancient Roman amphitheater in the center of the city.
Being in Florence, people visit the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio. The Uffizi Gallery is one of the oldest art museums and the Ponte Vecchio is a beautiful Medieval arch bridge.
A cathedral church Duomo in Milan also attracts tourists from all over the world. It is a great example of Gothic architecture. The list of Italian landmarks is endless but these are the most famous and visited ones of all.
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