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Basilica di San Calimero
Basilica di San Calimero is a historic Roman Catholic church near Corso di Porta Vigentina in southern central Milan.
- High
- Place of worship
- Milan
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Italy
Italy holds 62 World Heritage Sites, more than any other country, spread across 301,340 km2 of land that runs from the Alps down into the middle of the Mediterr...
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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor
Italy holds 62 World Heritage Sites, more than any other country, spread across 301,340 km2 of land that runs from the Alps down into the middle of the Mediterranean. The distances between its cities are short and the differences between them are not: Venice has no roads, Naples sits under a volcano on a bay, Florence fits inside a walkable Renaissance grid, and Milan keeps its art indoors and works for a living. Rome is the capital and the obvious first trip; the argument is always about what comes second. Nearly 800 islands hang off the coast, and Sicily and Sardinia are each large enough to be a trip of their own.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Rome
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Rome 11,530 places -
Milan
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Milan 3,149 places -
Florence
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Florence 3,075 places -
Venice
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Venice 2,450 places
Practical information
- Language spoken
- Italian
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +39
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 112
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type C, F and L · 230 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Not recorded
- No verified nationwide visitor statement was recorded
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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33 30 minBasilica di Sant'Eufemia
Basilica di Sant’Eufemia
Basilica di Sant'Eufemia is a historic church in Milan, located in the city centre near the Roman ruins and the remains of the ancient circus.
- High
- Place of worship
- Milan
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34 30 minSanta Maria Formosa
Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa
Santa Maria Formosa is a historic church in the large and unusually shaped Campo Santa Maria Formosa in Venice’s Castello district.
- High
- Place of worship
- Venice
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35 30 minSan Michele in Isola
San Michele in Isola is a Renaissance church on the island of San Michele in the Venetian Lagoon.
- High
- Place of worship
- Venice
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36 30 minMonastery of San Lazzaro degli Armeni
Monastero di San Lazzaro
The Monastery of San Lazzaro degli Armeni is an Armenian Catholic monastery located on a small island in the Venetian Lagoon.
- Notable
- Place of worship
- Venice
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37 30 minAbbazia di San Miniato al Monte
Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte is a historic basilica standing on one of Florence's highest hills, overlooking the city centre and the Arno valley.
- Notable
- Place of worship
- Florence
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Cappella Paolina 38 30 minCappella Paolina
- High
- Place of worship
- Rome
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San Carlo ai Catinari 39 30 minSan Carlo ai Catinari
Santi Biagio e Carlo ai Catinari
- High
- Place of worship
- Rome
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Ascensione 40 30 minAscensione
Chiesa dell'Ascensione di Nostro Signore Gesù Cristo
- Notable
- Place of worship
- Florence
Common questions
How long should a first trip to Italy be?
Ten to fourteen days can combine Milan, Venice, Florence, and Rome by high-speed train. Give Venice more than a transfer night and Rome several separate sightseeing days; rural Tuscany needs different transport planning from the rail-linked cities.
What entry documents are needed for Italy?
Italy is in the Schengen Area, but visa and passport requirements vary by nationality and route. Use Italy's official visa portal to confirm the applicable rule before travel rather than relying on another Schengen trip.
What is the best way to travel around Italy?
High-speed trains connect Milan, Venice, Florence, and Rome, with regional rail and coaches serving smaller places. Drivers must check ZTL restrictions before entering historic centres because access controls are local and can generate fines.
When is a practical time to visit Italy?
April to June and September to October broadly suit the north-to-Rome rail route. Lagoon conditions in Venice, summer heat in Rome, and seasonal rural services in Tuscany should be checked independently.
What money and payment basics apply in Italy?
Italy uses the euro (EUR). Carry a modest cash reserve for small purchases while using cards where accepted, and verify the euro amount at the terminal instead of accepting an unexamined conversion.
What practical safety details should I save for Italy?
Italy routes emergency calls through 112. Travellers encounter a 230 V supply and Type C, F, or L receptacles. No tap-water assessment is recorded for Italy; obtain current local advice at the destination.