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Italy

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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.

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

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)
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Emergency number
112
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Top things to see

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Historic monuments 137 Museums 1 Places of worship 40 Nature sites 15 Viewpoints 3 Food and drink 1 Markets and shopping 3 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 21 Activities 5

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 226 1 to 2 hours 177 Half a day or more 5

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History 12 Art 9 Museums 2 Nature 3 Sea and beach 3 Viewpoints 0
  1. Burano Lace Museum Burano Lace Museum
    101 45 min

    Burano Lace Museum

    Museo del Merletto di Burano

    The Lace Museum stands on Piazza Galuppi, the single square of Burano, in the historic palace of the Podestà of Torcello.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Venice
  2. Oppian Hill Oppian Hill
    102 1 hour

    Oppian Hill

    Parco del Colle Oppio

    Oppian Hill Park, or Parco del Colle Oppio, is a public green space on Rome’s historic Oppian Hill in the Monti district.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Rome
  3. San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
    103 30 min

    San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

    San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore is a historic church complex in central Milan, originally constructed as part of a Benedictine convent. The building dates to the sixteenth century and occupies a significant place in Milanese religious architecture.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Milan
  4. Peggy Guggenheim Collection Peggy Guggenheim Collection
    104 1 hour

    Peggy Guggenheim Collection

    Collezione Peggy Guggenheim

    The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is a modern art museum on Venice's Grand Canal. Housed in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, an unfinished 18th-century palace, it was the former home of American heiress Peggy Guggenheim.

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Venice
  5. Villa Torlonia Villa Torlonia
    105 1 hour

    Villa Torlonia

    Villa Torlonia is a historic villa and public park in Rome, Italy. Originally a noble residence, it became state property and now serves as a cultural site with museums and gardens.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Rome
  6. Palazzo Barbarigo Palazzo Barbarigo
    106 45 min

    Palazzo Barbarigo

    Palazzo Barbarigo is a historic palace on Venice's Grand Canal, associated with the Barbarigo family and the city's patrician residential tradition. Its facade combines Venetian Gothic character with later Renaissance changes, showing how noble houses evolved over time.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  7. Arch of Peace Arch of Peace
    107 45 min

    Arch of Peace

    Arco della Pace

    The Arco della Pace is a neoclassical triumphal arch in Milan, standing at the edge of Parco Sempione near the historic centre.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  8. Florence Charterhouse Florence Charterhouse
    108 45 min

    Florence Charterhouse

    Certosa del Galluzzo

    Florence Charterhouse, or Certosa del Galluzzo, is a Carthusian monastery on a hillside south of central Florence. Niccolò Acciaiuoli founded the complex in 1341.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Florence
  9. Palazzo Bembo Palazzo Bembo
    109 45 min

    Palazzo Bembo

    Palazzo Bembo is a historic palace on Venice’s Grand Canal, near the Rialto Bridge. Its Venetian Gothic character, together with later Renaissance elements, makes it a strong example of the layered palazzo facades lining the city’s principal waterway.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  10. Castle of Macconago Castle of Macconago
    110 45 min

    Castle of Macconago

    Castello di Macconago

    Castle of Macconago, also known locally as Castello di Macconago, is a historic castle in the Milan area. Its fortified character connects the site with Lombardy’s tradition of defensive buildings and noble residences.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  11. Clerici Palace Clerici Palace
    111 45 min

    Clerici Palace

    Palazzo Clerici

    Clerici Palace is a Milanese aristocratic residence associated with the Clerici family, set within the city’s historic centre.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  12. Forte di Sant'Andrea Forte di Sant'Andrea
    112 45 min

    Forte di Sant'Andrea

    Forte di Sant'Andrea is a historic military fortification located on the island of Sant'Andrea in the Venetian Lagoon. Built in the 16th century, it formed part of Venice's defensive system protecting the city from maritime threats approaching from the northeast.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  13. Rasini Tower Rasini Tower
    113 45 min

    Rasini Tower

    Palazzo e Torre Rasini

    Palazzo e Torre Rasini stands as a notable architectural presence in Milan. This tower and palace complex represents an element of the city's built heritage, contributing to the urban fabric of Italy's second-largest city.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  14. San Nicolao Church San Nicolao Church
    114 45 min

    San Nicolao Church

    Chiesa di San Nicolao

    San Nicolao Church, or Chiesa di San Nicolao, is a historic religious building in Milan. It belongs to the city’s broad ecclesiastical heritage and offers a quieter alternative to the major cathedral and basilica circuit.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  15. San Zaccaria San Zaccaria
    115 30 min

    San Zaccaria

    Chiesa di San Zaccaria

    San Zaccaria, also called Chiesa di San Zaccaria, is a historic church near Venice’s waterfront, east of Piazza San Marco. It stands in the Castello sestiere and reflects a transition between Gothic and Renaissance architecture.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Venice
  16. San Bernardino alle Ossa San Bernardino alle Ossa
    116 30 min

    San Bernardino alle Ossa

    Chiesa di San Bernardino alle Ossa

    San Bernardino alle Ossa is a historic church in central Milan, Italy. Its local name is Chiesa di San Bernardino alle Ossa.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Milan
  17. Palazzo Loredan dell'Ambasciatore Palazzo Loredan dell'Ambasciatore
    117 45 min

    Palazzo Loredan dell'Ambasciatore

    Palazzo Loredan dell'Ambasciatore is a historic Venetian palace located in the Dorsoduro district, overlooking the Grand Canal. It belongs to the Loredan family, one of Venice's most ancient and distinguished patrician houses.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  18. Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Venice Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Venice
    118 30 min

    Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Venice

    Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli

    Santa Maria dei Miracoli is a Renaissance church in Venice, locally known as Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli. It was built between 1481 and 1489 to house a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Venice
  19. Punta della Dogana Punta della Dogana
    119 1 hour

    Punta della Dogana

    Punta della Dogana is the triangular tip between Venice’s Grand Canal and Giudecca Canal.

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Venice
  20. Parco degli Acquedotti Parco degli Acquedotti
    120 1 hour

    Parco degli Acquedotti

    Parco degli Acquedotti is a public park in Rome's southeastern periphery, named for the ancient Roman aqueducts that traverse its terrain.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Rome
  21. Basilica of Saint Sabina Basilica of Saint Sabina
    121 30 min

    Basilica of Saint Sabina

    Basilica di Santa Sabina all'Aventino

    Basilica of Saint Sabina stands on Rome’s Aventine Hill and was built between 422 and 432 CE. It is one of the city’s best-preserved early Christian basilicas, retaining much of its fifth-century structure.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Rome
  22. Madonna dell'Orto Madonna dell'Orto
    122 30 min

    Madonna dell'Orto

    Madonna dell'Orto is a Gothic church in Venice's Cannaregio district. Founded in the mid-14th century by the now-defunct Humiliati order, it later became a parish church.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Venice
  23. Church of Santa Maria Primerana Church of Santa Maria Primerana
    123 45 min

    Church of Santa Maria Primerana

    Santa Maria Primerana

    Santa Maria Primerana is a historic church in Florence and one of the many sacred buildings that give the city its exceptional concentration of heritage.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Florence
  24. Orto Botanico di Brera Orto Botanico di Brera
    124 1 hour

    Orto Botanico di Brera

    Orto Botanico di Brera is a historic botanical garden in Milan’s Brera district. Founded in 1774 under Maria Theresa of Austria, it was created as an academic setting for cultivating medicinal plants and supporting pharmaceutical education.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Milan
  25. Palazzo Bellavite Palazzo Bellavite
    125 45 min

    Palazzo Bellavite

    Palazzo Bellavite is a historic palace in Venice’s San Marco district. It belongs to the architectural landscape of central Venice, where noble residences, churches, bridges, and narrow streets form a continuous historic setting.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  26. Il Redentore Il Redentore
    126 30 min

    Il Redentore

    Chiesa del Redentore

    Il Redentore, locally known as Chiesa del Redentore, stands as a significant church on the Giudecca island in Venice.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Venice
  27. Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense
    127 30 min

    Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense

    Basilica parrocchiale dei Santi Pietro e Paolo

    The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is a Catholic church in Rome’s EUR district, dedicated jointly to the two apostles. Its twentieth-century modernist character sets it apart from the Baroque and Renaissance churches concentrated in the historic centre.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Rome
  28. Milan amphitheatre Milan amphitheatre
    128 45 min

    Milan amphitheatre

    Anfiteatro Romano

    The Anfiteatro Romano is Milan's ancient Roman amphitheatre, located in the city centre near Piazza dell'Amphiteatro. This archaeological site represents one of the most significant remnants of Mediolanum, the Roman settlement that preceded modern Milan.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  29. Palazzo Corsini Palazzo Corsini
    129 45 min

    Palazzo Corsini

    Palazzo Corsini al Parione

    Palazzo Corsini al Parione is a historic palace in central Florence’s Parione district.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Florence
  30. Quartiere Coppedè Quartiere Coppedè
    130 45 min

    Quartiere Coppedè

    Quartiere Coppedè is an architectural enclave in Rome's Trieste district, conceived by Florentine architect Gino Coppedè between 1913 and 1927. The quarter spans roughly one block and represents a distinctive fusion of Art Nouveau, medieval, Baroque, and ancient Greek influences.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Rome
  31. Teatro Malibran Teatro Malibran
    131 1 hour

    Teatro Malibran

    Malibran

    Teatro Malibran is a historic opera house in Venice, Italy, situated in the Cannaregio district. Originally opened as Teatro San Giovanni Grisostomo in 1678, it was later renamed in honour of the celebrated Spanish mezzo-soprano Maria Malibran.

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Venice
  32. Orto Botanico dell'Università di Roma "La Sapienza" Orto Botanico dell'Università di Roma "La Sapienza"
    132 1 hour

    Orto Botanico dell'Università di Roma "La Sapienza"

    Orto Botanico

    The Botanical Garden of Rome, or Orto Botanico, occupies the slopes of Janiculum Hill in Trastevere. It is a university botanical garden and a historic landscape descended from the grounds of Palazzo Corsini.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Rome
  33. Basilica di San Calimero Basilica di San Calimero
    133 30 min

    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
  34. Basilica di Sant'Eufemia Basilica di Sant'Eufemia
    134 30 min

    Basilica 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
  35. Ca' Giustinian Ca' Giustinian
    135 45 min

    Ca' Giustinian

    Palazzo Giustiniani

    Ca’ Giustinian is a historic Venetian palazzo in the San Marco district, associated with the city’s tradition of grand residences along the Grand Canal.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  36. Church of San Niccolò Oltrarno Church of San Niccolò Oltrarno
    136 45 min

    Church of San Niccolò Oltrarno

    Chiesa di San Niccolò Oltrarno

    The Church of San Niccolò Oltrarno is a parish church in Florence’s Oltrarno district, south of the Arno River. Its setting places it within a traditionally local part of the city known for artisan streets and neighbourhood life.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Florence
  37. Palazzo Mocenigo Gambara Palazzo Mocenigo Gambara
    137 45 min

    Palazzo Mocenigo Gambara

    Palazzo Mocenigo Gambara is a historic palace in Venice’s Dorsoduro district, linked with the Mocenigo family, one of the city’s prominent patrician houses. Its significance lies in the combination of noble-family history and Venetian palace architecture.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  38. Porta San Giorgio, Florence Porta San Giorgio, Florence
    138 45 min

    Porta San Giorgio, Florence

    Porta San Giorgio

    Porta San Giorgio is a medieval city gate in Florence, located in the Oltrarno district near the Arno River. It forms part of the historic defensive walls that once encircled the city.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Florence
  39. Teatro della Pergola Teatro della Pergola
    139 1 hour

    Teatro della Pergola

    Teatro della Pergola is a historic theatre in Florence, Tuscany. It stands as one of Italy's most significant theatrical landmarks, with origins tracing to the mid-seventeenth century.

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Florence
  40. Garden of Eden Garden of Eden
    140 1 hour

    Garden of Eden

    Giardino Eden Hundertwasser

    The Garden of Eden, also known locally as Giardino Eden Hundertwasser, is a Venice garden associated with the artistic vision of Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Venice
  41. Orange Garden Orange Garden
    141 1 hour

    Orange Garden

    Giardino degli Aranci

    The Orange Garden, or Giardino degli Aranci, is a compact public park on Rome’s Aventine Hill. Its elevated terrace opens across the city toward the dome of Saint Peter’s Basilica, making it one of Rome’s most rewarding short viewpoints.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Rome
  42. church of Santa Maria a Quinto church of Santa Maria a Quinto
    142 45 min

    church of Santa Maria a Quinto

    Santa Maria a Quinto

    The Church of Santa Maria a Quinto is a religious building in Florence and part of the city’s extensive network of churches.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Florence
  43. Cornaggia Palace Cornaggia Palace
    143 45 min

    Cornaggia Palace

    Palazzo Cornaggia

    Cornaggia Palace is a named historic building in Milan and a specific architectural destination within the city’s dense urban fabric.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  44. Crespi Palace Crespi Palace
    144 45 min

    Crespi Palace

    Palazzo Crespi

    Palazzo Crespi is a historic palace in Milan, situated in the city's central area.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  45. Forte Bazzera
    145 45 min

    Forte Bazzera

    Forte Bazzera is a historic military fortification in the mainland part of Venice's municipal territory. It offers a different perspective on Venice from the lagoon palaces, bridges, and churches of the historic centre.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  46. Forte Carpenedo Forte Carpenedo
    146 45 min

    Forte Carpenedo

    Forte Carpenedo is a military fortification located in the mainland district of Mestre, part of the Venice municipality. It belongs to the system of forts built during the Austrian domination of the Veneto region in the nineteenth century.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  47. Forte Gazzera Forte Gazzera
    147 45 min

    Forte Gazzera

    Forte Gazzera is a historic military fortification located in the mainland district of Mestre, part of the municipality of Venice.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  48. Forte Malamocco
    148 45 min

    Forte Malamocco

    Forte Malamocco is a historic fortification on the Lido of Venice, near Malamocco, one of the island's oldest settlements. It belongs to the defensive landscape that protected the lagoon entrance and maritime approaches to Venice.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  49. Forte Rossarol
    149 45 min

    Forte Rossarol

    Forte Rossarol is a military fortification in the Venetian lagoon defensive landscape. Its importance comes from the network of forts that protected Venice and the approaches to its waters, linking the structure to the city's broader military history.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  50. Fort Mezzacapo Fort Mezzacapo
    150 45 min

    Fort Mezzacapo

    Forte Mezzacapo

    Fort Mezzacapo, or Forte Mezzacapo, is a historic military fortification connected with Venice’s wider defensive landscape. It represents the strategic architecture used to protect the lagoon and surrounding territory.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  51. Fort Treporti Fort Treporti
    151 45 min

    Fort Treporti

    Forte Batteria Treporti

    Fort Treporti, also known as Forte Batteria Treporti, is a historic military fortification in the Venetian lagoon area. It belongs to the defensive landscape that protected Venice and its maritime approaches.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  52. Fort Tron
    152 45 min

    Fort Tron

    Forte Tron

    Fort Tron is a Venetian military fortification and a quieter historical counterpoint to the city's churches, palaces, and canals. Known locally as Forte Tron, it represents the defensive side of Venice's past and the strategic importance of the lagoon.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  53. Litta Cusini Modignani Palace Litta Cusini Modignani Palace
    153 45 min

    Litta Cusini Modignani Palace

    Palazzo Litta Cusini Modignani

    Litta Cusini Modignani Palace is a historic aristocratic palace in Milan. Its name connects the building with the Litta, Cusini, and Modignani families and places it within the city’s tradition of noble urban residences.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  54. Lurani Cernuschi Palace
    154 45 min

    Lurani Cernuschi Palace

    Palazzo Lurani Cernuschi

    Lurani Cernuschi Palace, or Palazzo Lurani Cernuschi, is a historic palace in Milan. It represents the city’s noble residential architecture and belongs to the layered urban environment that makes Milan interesting beyond its headline attractions.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  55. Mapelli Palace Mapelli Palace
    155 45 min

    Mapelli Palace

    Palazzo Mapelli

    Mapelli Palace, or Palazzo Mapelli, is a historic palace in Milan.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  56. Ancient Roman imperial palace of Milan Ancient Roman imperial palace of Milan
    156 45 min

    Ancient Roman imperial palace of Milan

    Villa Imperiale

    The Ancient Roman imperial palace of Milan, known locally as Villa Imperiale, stands as a significant archaeological remnant of Milan's Roman past.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  57. Giardini Reali Giardini Reali
    157 45 min

    Giardini Reali

    Giardini Reali di Venezia

    Giardini Reali is a historic formal garden beside Piazza San Marco, where a small landscaped space interrupts Venice’s dense stone-and-water cityscape. Its position near the Royal Palace area makes it an easy addition to a walk through San Marco.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  58. Obelisk of Piazza dell'Unità Italiana (Florence) Obelisk of Piazza dell'Unità Italiana (Florence)
    158 45 min

    Obelisk of Piazza dell'Unità Italiana (Florence)

    Monumento ai Caduti delle Guerre d'Indipendenza

    The Obelisk of Piazza dell'Unità Italiana stands beside Florence's Santa Maria Novella railway station.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Florence
  59. Palazzo Erizzo a San Martino Palazzo Erizzo a San Martino
    159 45 min

    Palazzo Erizzo a San Martino

    Palazzo Erizzo

    Palazzo Erizzo a San Martino is a historic Venetian palace in Dorsoduro, identified with the Church of San Martino. It belongs to the architectural world of Venetian noble residences, where grand buildings shaped the city's canals, campos, and streets.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  60. Palazzo Moro a San Barnaba Palazzo Moro a San Barnaba
    160 45 min

    Palazzo Moro a San Barnaba

    Palazzo Moro

    Palazzo Moro a San Barnaba is a historic Venetian palace located in the Dorsoduro district, overlooking the Rio di San Barnaba canal.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  61. Teatro Goldoni Teatro Goldoni
    161 1 hour

    Teatro Goldoni

    Teatro stabile del Veneto Carlo Goldoni

    Teatro Goldoni, formally Teatro Stabile del Veneto Carlo Goldoni, is a historic performing-arts venue in Venice. Named for the Venetian playwright Carlo Goldoni, it continues the city's long tradition of theatre and live performance.

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Venice
  62. Santa Maria Formosa Santa Maria Formosa
    162 30 min

    Santa 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
  63. Archbishop's Palace Archbishop's Palace
    163 45 min

    Archbishop's Palace

    Palazzo Arcivescovile

    The Archbishop's Palace, known locally as Palazzo Arcivescovile, stands as the historic residence of the Archbishop of Florence. This significant ecclesiastical building occupies a prominent position near the Duomo cathedral complex in the heart of the city.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Florence
  64. Ca’ del Duca Ca’ del Duca
    164 45 min

    Ca’ del Duca

    Ca' del Duca

    Ca' del Duca is a historic palace in Venice, located in the San Marco district near the Grand Canal. The building represents Venetian Gothic architecture and holds significance in the city's noble residential heritage.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  65. campo dei Frari campo dei Frari
    165 45 min

    campo dei Frari

    Campo dei Frari

    Campo dei Frari is a public square in the San Polo district of Venice, Italy. The campo serves as the open space adjacent to the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, one of the city's most significant Franciscan churches.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  66. Palazzo Busini Bardi Palazzo Busini Bardi
    166 45 min

    Palazzo Busini Bardi

    Palazzo Bardi

    Palazzo Busini Bardi, also known locally as Palazzo Bardi, is a historic palace in Florence, Tuscany. It belongs to the city’s dense Renaissance streetscape, where aristocratic residences stand close to churches, civic buildings, shops, and busy pedestrian routes.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Florence
  67. Piazza Santo Spirito Piazza Santo Spirito
    167 45 min

    Piazza Santo Spirito

    Piazza di Santo Spirito

    Piazza Santo Spirito is a lively public square in Florence's Oltrarno district, south of the Arno. The square takes its name from the Basilica di Santo Spirito, the Renaissance church designed by Filippo Brunelleschi on its eastern side.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Florence
  68. San Michele in Isola San Michele in Isola
    168 30 min

    San 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
  69. Bisarno Castle Bisarno Castle
    169 45 min

    Bisarno Castle

    Castello di Bisarno

    Bisarno Castle, also known as Castello di Bisarno, is a historic castle in the Florence area of Tuscany. It represents the region’s layered relationship with fortified architecture, noble residences, and changing patterns of settlement.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Florence
  70. Montalbano Castle Montalbano Castle
    170 45 min

    Montalbano Castle

    Castello di Montalbano

    Montalbano Castle is a historic castle structure in the Florence area, identified in OpenStreetMap as way/305689918. It belongs to Tuscany’s wider landscape of medieval defensive architecture and carries the Montalbano name associated with the region.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Florence
  71. Monument to Victor Emmanuel II Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
    171 45 min

    Monument to Victor Emmanuel II

    Vittorio Emanuele II

    The Monument to Victor Emmanuel II is an outdoor civic memorial honoring the first king of unified Italy. In Venice, it connects the city's streetscape with the nineteenth-century Risorgimento and the political transformation that followed Italian unification.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  72. Palazzo Corsi-Tornabuoni Palazzo Corsi-Tornabuoni
    172 45 min

    Palazzo Corsi-Tornabuoni

    Palazzo Tornabuoni

    Palazzo Corsi-Tornabuoni, also known as Palazzo Tornabuoni, is a historic palazzo in the centre of Florence. It belongs to the sequence of Renaissance and aristocratic buildings that shape the city’s historic streets.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Florence
  73. Roman Theatre of Milan Roman Theatre of Milan
    173 45 min

    Roman Theatre of Milan

    Teatro Romano

    The Roman Theatre of Milan, locally known as Teatro Romano, stands as a significant archaeological remnant of the city's ancient past under Roman rule. This open-air amphitheatre once accommodated theatrical performances and public gatherings during the imperial era.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  74. Teatro Verdi Teatro Verdi
    174 1 hour

    Teatro Verdi

    Teatro Verdi is a historic theatre in Florence, part of the city’s living tradition of music, opera and drama.

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Florence
  75. Fort Sirtori
    175 45 min

    Fort Sirtori

    Forte Sirtori

    Fort Sirtori is a military fortification in Venice’s wider defensive landscape, shaped by the need to protect approaches to the lagoon and its settlements.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  76. Palazzo delle Prigioni Palazzo delle Prigioni
    176 45 min

    Palazzo delle Prigioni

    Palazzo delle Prigioni stands beside the Doge's Palace on Venice's waterfront, connected by the famous Bridge of Sighs. This former prison building served the Venetian Republic from the 16th century onward.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  77. San Giuliano park San Giuliano park
    177 1 hour

    San Giuliano park

    Parco San Giuliano

    San Giuliano Park is a large public green space on the mainland side of the Venice lagoon.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Venice
  78. Campanile di San Giorgio Maggiore Campanile di San Giorgio Maggiore
    178 20 min

    Campanile di San Giorgio Maggiore

    The Campanile di San Giorgio Maggiore is the freestanding bell tower of San Giorgio Maggiore church, located on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore across the Bacino di San Marco from central Venice.

    • High
    • Viewpoint
    • Venice
  79. Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
    179 1 hour

    Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

    Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino is Florence’s principal opera house and the home of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino festival. The modern building opened in 2011 near Cascine park, replacing the former Teatro Comunale.

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Florence
  80. Casa di Bepi Suà Casa di Bepi Suà
    180 45 min

    Casa di Bepi Suà

    La Casa di Bepi Suà

    Casa di Bepi Suà is a distinctive residential house in Venice's Burano island, celebrated for its elaborate geometric facade paintings in warm yellow, red, and orange tones.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  81. Cusini Palace Cusini Palace
    181 45 min

    Cusini Palace

    Palazzo Cusini

    Cusini Palace, also known as Palazzo Cusini, is a historic palace in central Milan. It belongs to the city’s architectural heritage and forms part of the continuous streetscape that makes central Milan rewarding to explore on foot.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  82. monastery of San Nicolao monastery of San Nicolao
    182 45 min

    monastery of San Nicolao

    Monastero di San Nicolao

    The Monastery of San Nicolao is a historic religious complex in Milan associated with Benedictine tradition.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  83. Palazzo Altoviti-Sangalletti Palazzo Altoviti-Sangalletti
    183 45 min

    Palazzo Altoviti-Sangalletti

    Palazzo Altoviti Sangalletti

    Palazzo Altoviti-Sangalletti is a historic palace in central Florence near the Arno River. Its name links the building with the Altoviti and Sangalletti families and places it within the city’s dense tradition of aristocratic residences.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Florence
  84. Torre Massimiliana Torre Massimiliana
    184 45 min

    Torre Massimiliana

    Torre Massimiliana is a compact fortified tower standing in the Venetian lagoon, away from the dense streets and monumental interiors of Venice’s historic centre.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  85. Turati Tower Turati Tower
    185 45 min

    Turati Tower

    Torre Turati

    Turati Tower, known locally as Torre Turati, is a prominent skyscraper in Milan, Italy. The building stands as a significant example of modern commercial architecture in the city's business district.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  86. Bona of Savoy's Tower Bona of Savoy's Tower
    186 45 min

    Bona of Savoy's Tower

    Torre di Bona

    Bona of Savoy’s Tower, known in Italian as Torre di Bona, is a historic tower in Milan associated with Bona of Savoy, a fifteenth-century duchess.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  87. church Santa Maria Maddalena church Santa Maria Maddalena
    187 45 min

    church Santa Maria Maddalena

    Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena

    Santa Maria Maddalena, also known as Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena, is a Catholic church within Milan’s urban fabric.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  88. Rocca di Ostia Rocca di Ostia
    188 45 min

    Rocca di Ostia

    Castello di Giulio II

    Rocca di Ostia, locally known as Castello di Giulio II, is a fortress in Rome's Ostia district. Built for Pope Julius II, it served military and defensive purposes near the ancient port of Ostia.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Rome
  89. Aventine Keyhole Aventine Keyhole
    189 45 min

    Aventine Keyhole

    San Pietro dal Buco della serratura

    The Aventine Keyhole is a peephole in the green door of the Priory of the Knights of Malta on Rome’s Aventine Hill.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Rome
  90. bridge of the ocean liner Conte Biancamano bridge of the ocean liner Conte Biancamano
    190 45 min

    bridge of the ocean liner Conte Biancamano

    Transatlantico Conte Biancamano

    The bridge of the ocean liner Conte Biancamano is a preserved maritime heritage exhibit in Milan. The Conte Biancamano was a historic Italian transatlantic passenger ship, and this display preserves its command bridge as a visitor attraction.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  91. Teatro Toniolo Teatro Toniolo
    191 1 hour

    Teatro Toniolo

    Teatro Toniolo is a historic theatre in Venice, Italy, serving as a significant cultural venue within the city's performing arts landscape.

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
    • Venice
  92. column of San Marco column of San Marco
    192 45 min

    column of San Marco

    Colonna di San Marco

    The Column of San Marco stands in Piazzetta San Marco, the ceremonial gateway between the Grand Canal and Venice's principal public square.

    • Notable
    • Historic monument
    • Venice
  93. Parco di Villa Querini Parco di Villa Querini
    193 1 hour

    Parco di Villa Querini

    Parco Andrea Zanzotto

    Parco di Villa Querini is a public park in Mestre, the mainland district of Venice. The park occupies grounds associated with Villa Querini and is also known locally as Parco Andrea Zanzotto.

    • Notable
    • Nature site
    • Venice
  94. Biblioteca Carpenedo Bissuola Biblioteca Carpenedo Bissuola
    194 1 hour

    Biblioteca Carpenedo Bissuola

    Teatro del Parco

    Biblioteca Carpenedo Bissuola, locally known as Teatro del Parco, is a cultural venue in Venice's mainland district of Mestre.

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
    • Venice
  95. Teatrino Palazzo Grassi Teatrino Palazzo Grassi
    195 1 hour

    Teatrino Palazzo Grassi

    Teatrino di Palazzo Grassi

    Teatrino di Palazzo Grassi is the small theatre attached to Palazzo Grassi, the contemporary art museum on Venice’s Grand Canal. The venue belongs to the Pinault Collection’s cultural complex and continues the Venetian tradition of palace performance spaces.

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
    • Venice
  96. Teatro alle Tese
    196 1 hour

    Teatro alle Tese

    Teatro alle Tese is a theatrical venue located in Venice, Italy. The name reflects its architectural origins connected to the historic Arsenale complex, where 'tese' refers to the long workshop buildings once used for shipbuilding and maritime production.

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
    • Venice
  97. teatro Momo teatro Momo
    197 1 hour

    teatro Momo

    Teatro Arnaldo Momo

    Teatro Arnaldo Momo, commonly called Teatro Momo, is a theatre venue in Venice. The name honours Arnaldo Momo and places the venue within Venice’s performing-arts landscape.

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
    • Venice
  98. Teatro Verde Teatro Verde
    198 1 hour

    Teatro Verde

    Teatro Verde is a theatre in Venice, Italy, known by the name “Green Theatre.” The venue belongs to Venice’s broader performing-arts landscape, a cultural tradition associated with opera, drama and music.

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
    • Venice
  99. Monastery of San Lazzaro degli Armeni Monastery of San Lazzaro degli Armeni
    199 30 min

    Monastery 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
  100. Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte
    200 30 min

    Abbazia 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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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.