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Trastevere
Trastevere is a historic district on the west bank of the Tiber River in Rome, Italy. Its name derives from the Latin trans Tiberim, meaning beyond the Tiber.
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- Rome
Country guide
1 to 2 hours in 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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02 1 hr 30 minColosseum
Colosseo
The Colosseum is the Flavian Amphitheatre, the largest amphitheatre in the world, standing at the eastern end of the Roman Forum on Piazza del Colosseo.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Rome
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03 2 hoursFori Imperiali
The Imperial Fora constitute a sequence of monumental public squares constructed in Rome across several centuries of antiquity. These fora were commissioned by successive emperors as extensions to the original Roman Forum, serving administrative, religious, and commercial functions.
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- Activity
- Rome
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04 1 hr 30 minMilan Cathedral
Duomo di Milano
Milan's cathedral was begun in 1386, on ground already occupied by the basilicas of Santa Maria Maggiore and Santa Tecla, whose remains still lie under the square.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Milan
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05 2 hoursFontana delle Tartarughe
The Fontana delle Tartarughe is a compact late-sixteenth-century fountain in Piazza Mattei, in Rome’s Sant’Angelo district. Four bronze youths lean over a marble basin, with dolphins and turtles creating the fountain’s lively silhouette.
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- Activity
- Rome
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06 2 hoursGalleria Borghese
The Galleria Borghese is a state museum of the Italian Ministry of Culture, housed in the villa that Cardinal Scipione Borghese built for himself in the park now called Villa Borghese.
- Must see
- Museum
- Rome
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07 2 hoursGallerie dell'Accademia
The Gallerie dell'Accademia holds the state collection of Venetian painting from the fourteenth century to the early nineteenth, standing on the Dorsoduro bank of the Grand Canal at the foot of the Accademia bridge.
- Must see
- Museum
- Venice
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08 2 hoursPinacoteca di Brera
The Pinacoteca di Brera is Milan's principal public gallery of paintings, on the upper floor of Palazzo Brera in the streets north of the Duomo.
- Must see
- Museum
- Milan
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09 1 hr 30 minGalleria dell'Accademia
The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze is a state museum on Via Ricasoli, ten minutes' walk north of the Duomo, and it exists in its present form because of one statue.
- Must see
- Museum
- Florence
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10 1 hr 30 minCa' Rezzonico
Museo Ca' Rezzonico
Ca' Rezzonico is a palazzo on the Grand Canal in Venice, now operating as the Museum of Eighteenth Century Art. The building itself represents Venetian Baroque residential architecture, constructed across the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
- Must see
- Museum
- Venice
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11 1 hr 30 minGalleria Doria Pamphilj
Palazzo Doria Pamphilj
Galleria Doria Pamphilj is a private art gallery housed within Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, a historic noble palace on Via del Corso in central Rome. The palace remains the residence of the Doria Pamphilj family, one of Italy's oldest aristocratic houses.
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- Museum
- Rome
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12 1 hr 30 minBargello National Museum
Palazzo del Bargello
The Bargello National Museum occupies the Palazzo del Bargello, a medieval fortress palace in central Florence. Built from 1255, it served as the city podesta residence and later as a prison and police headquarters.
- Must see
- Museum
- Florence
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13 1 hr 30 minVatican Museums
Musei Vaticani
The Vatican Museums are a large museum complex within Vatican City, surrounded by Rome. They present collections assembled by the Catholic Church and the papacy across centuries, displayed through galleries, chapels, and historic palace interiors.
- Must see
- Museum
- Rome
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14 2 hoursGianicolo
Gianicolo is a hill in western Rome, rising above the Trastevere district. It is not one of the traditional Seven Hills of Rome but holds significance as a historic vantage point.
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- Activity
- Rome
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15 1 hr 30 minMedici Chapels
Cappelle Medicee
The Medici Chapels, known locally as Cappelle Medicee, constitute a significant mausoleum complex in Florence.
- Must see
- Museum
- Florence
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16 1 hr 30 minMuseo Correr
Museo Correr is a museum located in Venice, Italy. It occupies part of the Procuratie Nuove in Piazza San Marco, facing the Basilica di San Marco.
- Must see
- Museum
- Venice
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17 1 hr 30 minMuseo dell'Opera del Duomo
The Museo dell'Opera del Duomo is the storehouse and the explanation of the buildings standing outside its own door.
- Must see
- Museum
- Florence
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18 1 hr 30 minRoyal Palace of Milan
Palazzo Reale
The Royal Palace of Milan, known locally as Palazzo Reale, stands as a major historic palace in the centre of Milan.
- Must see
- Museum
- Milan
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19 1 hr 15 minSt Mark's Basilica
Basilica di San Marco
St Mark's Basilica is the cathedral church of the Patriarchate of Venice and stands at the eastern end of Piazza San Marco, attached to the Doge's Palace.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Venice
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20 1 hr 30 minBrera Astronomical Observatory
Museo Astronomico di Brera
Brera Astronomical Observatory is a historic scientific institution in Milan’s Brera district. Known locally as Museo Astronomico di Brera, it forms part of the Palazzo di Brera complex, alongside the Pinacoteca di Brera and other cultural institutions.
- Must see
- Museum
- Milan
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21 1 hr 30 minMuseo del Novecento
The Museo del Novecento occupies the Palazzo dell'Arengario at Piazza Duomo 8, the civic building on the south side of the cathedral square, and shows more than three hundred works selected from the four thousand-odd pieces of twentieth- and twenty-first-century…
- Must see
- Museum
- Milan
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22 1 hr 30 minCa' Pesaro
Ca' Pesaro is a Baroque palazzo situated on the Grand Canal in Venice's Santa Croce district. Constructed for the noble Pesaro family, the building was designed by architect Baldassare Longhena, with completion by Antonio Gaspari after Longhena's death.
- Must see
- Museum
- Venice
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23 1 hr 30 minGalleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Roma
Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea
The Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Roma is Italy's national gallery dedicated to modern and contemporary art. Located in Rome, it occupies a neoclassical building within the Villa Borghese park complex.
- Must see
- Museum
- Rome
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24 1 hr 30 minVasari Corridor
Corridoio Vasariano
The Vasari Corridor is an elevated enclosed passageway in Florence, Italy. Giorgio Vasari designed it in 1565 for Cosimo I de' Medici.
- Must see
- Museum
- Florence
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25 1 hr 30 minUffizi Gallery
Galleria degli Uffizi
The Uffizi Gallery is a world-renowned art museum in Florence, housed in a historic building originally constructed as offices for Florentine magistrates. The name derives from the Italian word for offices.
- Must see
- Museum
- 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.