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The world famous Colosseum in Rome.
Top Destinations in Italy
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Italy has long been a popular tourist destination due to its abundant cultural and historical sites, great cuisine and extensive Mediterranean coastline.
Each region of Italy has something to offer its visitors. The North is where you will find the city of Venice, which has been built across more than one hundred small islands, the fashion centre of Milan and the picturesque area of Lake Como. This is also a popular area for skiers visiting the many resorts dotted along the mountain ranges. The capital city of Rome can be found in Central Italy and is home to many famous landmarks such as the Roman Forum, the Colosseum and the Pantheon, to name but a few. Other well known cities in this region include Florence, Pisa and Siena. Southern Italy encompasses the city of Naples and the idyllic island of Capri as well as the Amalfi Coast. This is also where you will find the ruined city of Pompeii and the source of its destruction: Mount Vesuvius. Further south is the region of Calabria, off the coast of which lies the island of Sicily.
A Mediterranean climate dictates the weather patterns throughout Italy meaning summers become very hot, especially in the south. The north of Italy, especially around the mountainous areas can become very cold in the winter. The best months to visit, to avoid the summer holiday crowds, are September and October.
Each region of Italy has something to offer its visitors. The North is where you will find the city of Venice, which has been built across more than one hundred small islands, the fashion centre of Milan and the picturesque area of Lake Como. This is also a popular area for skiers visiting the many resorts dotted along the mountain ranges. The capital city of Rome can be found in Central Italy and is home to many famous landmarks such as the Roman Forum, the Colosseum and the Pantheon, to name but a few. Other well known cities in this region include Florence, Pisa and Siena. Southern Italy encompasses the city of Naples and the idyllic island of Capri as well as the Amalfi Coast. This is also where you will find the ruined city of Pompeii and the source of its destruction: Mount Vesuvius. Further south is the region of Calabria, off the coast of which lies the island of Sicily.
A Mediterranean climate dictates the weather patterns throughout Italy meaning summers become very hot, especially in the south. The north of Italy, especially around the mountainous areas can become very cold in the winter. The best months to visit, to avoid the summer holiday crowds, are September and October.
Popular Destinations in Italy
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Neapolitan Riviera
Sardinia
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Travellers' top tips for places in Italy
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- Venice: Just walk around and try and get lost. For a true european beach visit Lido beach. aandw11
- Venice: visit the Murano island and the beaches of Lido Danielonthego
- Sauze d'Oulx: Best selection/prices of wine/liquors at La Cantina, owned by Heather the Australian, in one of the main plazas (No. 22, Piazza III Reggimento Alpini) AndCatFL
- Venice: have dinner at Osteria San Marco. Amazing gnocchi and a wine list like a phone book. One of our best meals in 3 weeks in Italy. JLR22
- Sestriere: Dont expect too much nightlife! Jamie959
- Palermo: Explore restaurants and nightlife along the coast. There is nothing spectacular about the city. Tastierre
- Venice: Walk the back streets, be prepared to hike and walk a lot, get by on mediocre food, see thousands of sourvenier shops, go to a glass making shop. abradaxis
- Naples: Enjoy stolling the old town, eating pizza, quirky little shops...just don't wear expensive jewelry and mind your bag Widget123
- Positano: swim in the sea, pat the cats, eat at Next2, la Tarrazza and Max, avoid Capri when it is very hot and busy , gloat about choosing Positano over Amalfi jan070670
- Venice: don't visit in the summer months; too many tourists and way too hot! ladybug363
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Italy travel tips from your fellow travellers
- Venice: When in Venice, spend a day in Lido island, rent a bike and drive all around the island l, especialy to golf club direction, malamocco fish tratoria. - by DaceG
- Venice: Observe the "Cat & Mouse" game between the police and the illegal street vendors selling the "Prada" handbags. - by Zebra740
- Taormina: wear comfortable shoes! :) - by Anto_n_Ash
- Venice: it is CRAZY CROWDED in the summer...but worth a trip - by Slayridez06
- Naples: Make the trip to Pompeii & Sorrento - by colinamckeown
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