Italy is an amazing fairy tale soaked with love and amazing with its beauty. The cradle of world culture and civilization. A trendsetter of high fashion, who gave the world famous fashion designers, singers, sculptors, architects, artists and musicians.

This is the country where having once been, you leave your heart forever, to which you want to return again and again. This is an unforgettable sun, sea, ski resorts, national cuisine, historical monuments in the open.

Italy is the birthplace of famous artists and talented scientists who changed the order of the world, home to the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites and a kaleidoscope of enchanting landscapes. From all sorts of historical monuments of Rome and charming romantic Venice to the rolling hills of Tuscany and cosmopolitan Milan, this country is a limitless source of attractions.

This selection will help all travelers who are planning their route around the country, as there are really interesting and unique places, as well as useful tips on how to have a good time and get maximum pleasure from visiting this country. Italian loves as they say Ragazze russe, which means Russian girls. They are so cute for them.

1. Valley of the Temples of Sicily

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Welcome to Sicily, where you will meet one of its most exciting attractions. The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento is a vast excavation site containing well-preserved remains of various prehistoric temples dating from the 5th century BC.

2. Cinque Terre

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A UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Park, one of the cleanest and tidiest areas of Italy and the jewel in the crown of Liguria - the famous 5 lands of Italy, the Cinque Terre. Five delightful colored cities nest on the steep cliffs of the Italian Riviera. Several very interesting articles have already been written on these places on LifeGlobe, I strongly advise you to follow the link and read them.

3. Uffizi Gallery in Florence

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Possessing a reputation as one of the most beautiful museums in the world, the Uffizi Gallery holds unique works by Giotto, Botticelli, Mantegne, Correggio, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Durer, Rembrandt and Rubens. Read more about this place in the article about the sights of Florence.

4. Roman Coliseum

One of the most recognizable sights of Italy - the biggest remnant of antiquity, a typical amphitheater, a technical miracle, the embodiment of architectural excellence, constant evidence of the magnificence and cruelty of the Roman world - the Colosseum was duplicated countless times in different cities of the world, but it remains one of the best places for visits to Italy.

5. Cave city Sassi di Matera

Carved directly into the rocks and baked by the Mediterranean sun, Sassi forms an urban complex of prehistoric housing, which, in essence, are simple caves located one above another. This is a maze consisting of many underground passages and caves, hiding the relics of the past.

6. Antique Pompeii

Go back to 79 n. BC., when Vesuvius was just a big hill for those who lived around today's Gulf of Naples. But one day everything changed when a huge ash cloud rose to the sky on a sunny day in August, and lava flows announced the end of a prosperous Roman city, turning it into ruins. Read more in the article about the Garden of Prisoners, petrified victims of the eruption.

7. Amalfi and its coast

The Amalfi Coast is a paradise for a vacation, an ideal place to stay here for as long as possible. The Lattari mountain range, which leads directly to the sea, forms a jagged coastline with multicolored villages surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation. The city is rich in its history, culture and folklore. If you want to know what the real sights of Italy are, then by all means visit this town.

8. The historic center of Siena

Siena may not be equal to Florence, its constant rival, and neighbor to the north, in terms of cultural heritage, but its abundance and charm makes the city truly unique. Especially popular with tourists and travelers The historic center of Siena, where everyone will find something to admire.

9. The Vatican

Although the Vatican is a completely separate state, access to its magnificent monument can only be obtained through Rome. Here you will see places such as the Cathedral of St. Peter and Piazza San Pietro. The Vatican is the spiritual center of the Catholic world and one of the most widely visited areas of Rome.

10. St. Mark's Basilica

Selected as the burial place of St. Mark the Evangelist, the Basilica of San Marco keeps the history of the country and is the most important symbol of Venice. Located next to the Grand Canal, the majestic Basilica dominates Piazza San Marco and inspires many with its beauty. You will find a story about this place in a collection dedicated to the sights of Venice.

11. Roman Forum (Foro Romano)

Resting in the valley between the Palatine and Capitoline Hills, the Roman Forum is by far one of the most significant excavation sites in the world. The heart of the empire will cause you incredible emotions, be sure to visit it during your stay in Rome.