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Il Redentore
Chiesa del Redentore
Il Redentore, locally known as Chiesa del Redentore, stands as a significant church on the Giudecca island in Venice.
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- Place of worship
- Venice
Country guide
Up to 1 hour in Italy — page 6
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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.
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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127 30 minSs. 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
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128 45 minMilan 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
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129 45 minPalazzo Corsini
Palazzo Corsini al Parione
Palazzo Corsini al Parione is a historic palace in central Florence’s Parione district.
- High
- Historic monument
- Florence
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130 45 minQuartiere 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
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131 1 hourTeatro 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
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132 1 hourOrto 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
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133 30 minBasilica 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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134 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.
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- Place of worship
- Milan
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135 45 minCa' 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
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136 45 minChurch 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.
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- Historic monument
- Florence
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137 45 minPalazzo 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.
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- Historic monument
- Venice
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138 45 minPorta 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.
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- Historic monument
- Florence
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139 1 hourTeatro 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
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140 1 hourGarden 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
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141 1 hourOrange 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.
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- Nature site
- Rome
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142 45 minchurch 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.
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- Historic monument
- Florence
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143 45 minCornaggia Palace
Palazzo Cornaggia
Cornaggia Palace is a named historic building in Milan and a specific architectural destination within the city’s dense urban fabric.
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- Historic monument
- Milan
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144 45 minCrespi Palace
Palazzo Crespi
Palazzo Crespi is a historic palace in Milan, situated in the city's central area.
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- Historic monument
- Milan
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Forte Bazzera 145 45 minForte 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.
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- Historic monument
- Venice
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146 45 minForte 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.
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- Historic monument
- Venice
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147 45 minForte 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
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Forte Malamocco 148 45 minForte 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.
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- Historic monument
- Venice
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Forte Rossarol 149 45 minForte 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.
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- Historic monument
- Venice
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150 45 minFort 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
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.