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Basilica of Santa Croce
Basilica di Santa Croce
Santa Croce is the Franciscan mother church of Florence and the largest Franciscan church in the world.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Florence
Country guide
Up to 1 hour in Italy — page 2
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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08 30 minPiazza Mattei
Piazza Mattei is a small square in Rome's historic Jewish Ghetto district, situated between Via della Reginella and Via dei Funari. The piazza takes its name from the Mattei family, a prominent Roman noble house.
- Must see
- Activity
- Rome
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09 45 minBaths of Caracalla
Terme di Caracalla
The Baths of Caracalla, known locally as Terme di Caracalla, constitute one of Rome's most substantial surviving ancient bath complexes.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Rome
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10 45 minBiblioteca Nazionale Marciana
The Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana is a historic library in Venice, Italy, located in the Piazzetta San Marco near the Doge's Palace. Founded in the 16th century, it houses one of Italy's most important collections of classical manuscripts and texts.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Venice
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11 45 minDoge's Palace
Palazzo Ducale
The Doge's Palace, known locally as Palazzo Ducale, stands as a defining landmark of Venice. This Gothic palace served as the residence of the Doge, the elected leader of the former Venetian Republic, and housed the republic's main governing bodies.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Venice
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12 1 hourLa Scala
Teatro alla Scala
Teatro alla Scala is Milan's opera house, and the block it occupies on Piazza della Scala is two visitable things at once: a working theatre with a season that sells out, and a museum inside the same walls that anyone…
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- Milan
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13 45 minPonte Milvio
Ponte Milvio is an ancient Roman bridge spanning the Tiber River in northern Rome. The structure carries significant historical weight as the site of the pivotal Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312 CE, where Constantine defeated Maxentius.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Rome
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14 45 minSanta Maria delle Grazie
Santa Maria delle Grazie is a Dominican convent church in central Milan, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site jointly with Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper housed within its refectory.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Milan
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15 45 minSistine Chapel
Cappella Sistina
The Sistine Chapel, known locally as Cappella Sistina, is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace within Vatican City. It serves as the site of the Papal conclave, where new popes are elected.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Rome
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16 45 minBasilica of San Clemente
Basilica di San Clemente al Laterano
The Basilica of San Clemente is a layered historical church near the Colosseum in Rome. The present structure dates from the twelfth century, built over a fourth-century basilica, which itself covers Roman-era buildings including a mithraeum.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Rome
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17 45 minAltare della Patria
The Altare della Patria, formally known as the Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II, is a prominent national monument in central Rome.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Rome
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18 45 minSant'Andrea al Quirinale
Chiesa di Sant'Andrea al Quirinale
Sant'Andrea al Quirinale is a Jesuit church on Rome’s Quirinal Hill, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and completed in the late seventeenth century. Dedicated to Saint Andrew the Apostle, it is one of Bernini’s most accomplished religious buildings.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Rome
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19 45 minGalleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele Secondo
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a historic shopping arcade in central Milan, Italy. Named after the first king of unified Italy, it opened in 1877 and represents one of Europe's oldest covered shopping galleries.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Milan
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20 30 minTrevi Fountain
Fontana di Trevi
The Trevi Fountain is the terminal display, the mostra, of the Acqua Vergine — the aqueduct brought into Rome in 19 BC and the only one of the ancient aqueducts that has run without interruption to the present day.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Rome
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21 45 minPonte Sant'Angelo
Ponte Sant'Angelo is a historic bridge spanning the Tiber River in Rome, connecting the city centre to the Castel Sant'Angelo.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Rome
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22 45 minDomus Aurea
The Domus Aurea, or Golden House, was the vast palace built by Emperor Nero after the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Rome
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23 45 minFour Rivers Fountain
Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi
The Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi is a Baroque masterpiece designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and completed in 1651. It occupies the center of Piazza Navona, one of Rome's most celebrated public squares.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Rome
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24 45 minBasilica of San Lorenzo
Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore
The Basilica of San Lorenzo, locally named Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore, stands as one of Milan's most ancient churches.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Milan
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25 45 minPantheon
The Pantheon stands on Piazza della Rotonda in the middle of old Rome, and it is two things at once: a Roman temple and a working Catholic church.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Rome
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26 45 minBaths of Diocletian
Terme di Diocleziano
The Baths of Diocletian, known locally as Terme di Diocleziano, constitute one of ancient Rome's most massive bath complexes. Constructed between 298 and 306 CE, these public baths were commissioned by Emperor Maximian and named after his co-emperor Diocletian.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Rome
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27 45 minVenetian Arsenal
Arsenale di Venezia
The Venetian Arsenal is a vast former shipyard complex in Venice's Castello district. Established in the twelfth century, it became one of Europe's largest industrial centres before the modern era, producing merchant and naval vessels using innovative assembly-line techniques.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Venice
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28 45 minPalazzo Medici Riccardi
Palazzo Medici Riccardi is a Renaissance palace in Florence, Italy. It was commissioned by Cosimo de' Medici and designed by Michelozzo di Bartolomeo in the fifteenth century.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Florence
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29 45 minVilla Castello
Villa medicea di Castello
Villa Castello, or Villa medicea di Castello, is a Medici villa on the outskirts of Florence. The property combines Renaissance architecture with a formally designed garden and belongs to the network of rural residences created for the Medici family.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Florence
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30 45 minFlorence Cathedral
Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore is the cathedral of Florence and the church the whole of Piazza del Duomo is arranged around.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Florence
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31 45 minLoggia dei Lanzi
The Loggia dei Lanzi is an open-air sculpture gallery located on the southeast corner of Piazza della Signoria in Florence. Built between 1376 and 1382, this Gothic-style loggia was originally designed to host public ceremonies of the Florentine Republic.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- 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.