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Italy has many beautiful and historic cities worth a visit. These are our picks for the top ten Italian cities to see on our travels in Italy. Check the distances between cities with our .Transportation: Check train schedules or buy
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Rome Picture: Trevi Fountain.
& by James Martin,
Rome is the capital of modern Italy. Rome is full of history everywhere you look. It has many ancient monuments, interesting medieval churches, beautiful fountains, museums, and Renaissance palaces. Modern Rome is a bustling and lively city and has some excellent restaurants and nightlife.
are also easily visited when in Rome.Rome:
Venice Picture: Basilica San Marco.
& by Martha Bakerjian
Venice is a unique city built on water in the middle of a lagoon. Venice is one of Italy's most beautiful and romantic cities as well as one of the most popular for visitors to Italy. The heart of Venice is
with its magnificent church, . There are , palaces, and churches to visit and wandering along Venice's canals is interesting. Venice is in the northeast of Italy and historically was a bridge between East and West.Venice:
Florence Picture: Ponte Vecchio.
& by Martha Bakerjian
Florence is one of Italy's most important Renaissance architectural and art centers. Its Duomo and Baptistery are magnificent but crowded with tourists as is their large piazza. Florence has several
with many famous paintings and sculptures. There are also Medici palaces and gardens. Florence is in .Florence:
Picture of Milan's Duomo.
& by James Martin
Milan, one of Europe's richest cities, is known for stylish shops, galleries, and restaurants and has a faster pace of life than most Italian cities. It also has a rich artistic and cultural heritage. Its , with its beautiful marble facade, is magnificent. La Scala is one of the world's most famous opera houses. In 2015, Milan hosts , the 2015 World's Fair.Milan:
Castel dell'Ovo in Naples.
& James Martin
Naples is one of Italy's most vibrant cities. It lies on the coast south of Rome and is the most important city . Naples has recently undergone some renovation but still retains much of its old character. It holds many historical and artistic treasures.Naples:
Roman Arena in Verona.
& by Martha Bakerjian
Verona is known for the story of Romeo and Juliet and for its , the third largest in Italy and the venue for a top opera festival. Verona has a good medieval center, Roman remains, and an interesting castle complex. It's the fourth most visited city in Italy and well worth a stop on a .Verona:
Turin Picture: Arcaded promenade.
& by James Martin
Turin, in the northwest of Italy between the Po River and the foothills of the Alps, is a major cultural hub with excellent museums, elegant shops, and good restaurants. There are also some very nice examples of baroque architecture and historic palaces, , artisan workshops, and streets with arcades.Turin:
Bologna Picture.
& by James Martin
Bologna is known for its beauty, wealth, cuisine, and left-wing politics. Its streets are lined with beautiful arcades, making it a good place to walk even in the rain. It has one of Europe's oldest universities and a nice medieval center. There are several attractive squares, lined with buildings with nice porticoes. Bologna is the biggest city in northern Italy's .Bologna:
View of Perugia.
& by James Martin
Perugia, in , is a very cosmopolitan city and home to two universities. It hosts a world-famous jazz festival in the summer and its University for Foreigners is a great place to learn Italian. It's a walled city on a hilltop with great views over the valley and has several important monuments and a good central square. Its history goes back to the ninth century BC.Perugia:
View of Genoa's Port area.
by James Martin -
Genoa, on the northwest coast of Italy, is Italy's principal seaport. Genoa was a 2004 European Culture C money flowed into the port city made famous by Columbus and now it's a better place than ever to visit. Genoa has a fascinating aquarium, an interesting port area, and a historic center said to be the largest medieval quarter in Europe, with a wealth of churches, palaces, and museums.Genoa:
Parma Picture.
& James Martin,
If you've seen the
or prefer to travel to smaller cities with fewer tourists, consider these recommendations for less-visited but interesting Italian cities.
Travel between big cities is best done by train as driving in Italian cities may be very difficult and the extensive Italian rail system is fairly inexpensive. Most city centers are well-suited to walking and parts of the city centers are closed to cars without permits. Large Italian cities generally have good public transportation, too.
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