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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)
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

Planning a visit

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  9. September: seasonal closure recorded — this month
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  12. December: seasonal closure recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

  1. Villa Corsini in Castello Villa Corsini in Castello
    201 1 hr 30 min

    Villa Corsini in Castello

    Villa Corsini

    Villa Corsini in Castello is a historic villa in Florence’s Castello area.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Florence
  2. Castle of Macconago Castle of Macconago
    202 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
  3. Clerici Palace Clerici Palace
    203 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
  4. Forte di Sant'Andrea Forte di Sant'Andrea
    204 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
  5. Rasini Tower Rasini Tower
    205 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
  6. San Nicolao Church San Nicolao Church
    206 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
  7. Galleria d'Arte Sacra dei Contemporanei
    207 1 hr 30 min

    Galleria d'Arte Sacra dei Contemporanei

    Galleria d'Arte Sacra dei Contemporanei is a Milanese gallery devoted to contemporary sacred art. It brings religious themes into conversation with modern artistic practice, offering a focused alternative to the city’s better-known Renaissance, Baroque and modern-art collections.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Milan
  8. Museo di Sant'Eustorgio Museo di Sant'Eustorgio
    208 1 hr 30 min

    Museo di Sant'Eustorgio

    Museo della basilica di Sant'Eustorgio

    Museo di Sant'Eustorgio is housed within the Basilica di Sant'Eustorgio, one of Milan's important historic religious complexes.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Milan
  9. Museo Mangini Bonomi Museo Mangini Bonomi
    209 1 hr 30 min

    Museo Mangini Bonomi

    Museo Mangini Bonomi is a museum in Milan and a suitable stop for travelers exploring the city’s heritage beyond its best-known landmarks. The museum belongs to Milan’s cultural landscape and offers a more focused setting than the city’s largest institutions.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Milan
  10. San Zaccaria San Zaccaria
    210 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
  11. Casa di Goldoni Casa di Goldoni
    211 1 hr 30 min

    Casa di Goldoni

    Casa di Carlo Goldoni

    Casa di Carlo Goldoni is a museum dedicated to the life and work of Carlo Goldoni, the celebrated 18th-century Venetian playwright.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Venice
  12. San Bernardino alle Ossa San Bernardino alle Ossa
    212 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
  13. Palazzo Loredan dell'Ambasciatore Palazzo Loredan dell'Ambasciatore
    213 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
  14. Museum of Musical Instruments Museum of Musical Instruments
    214 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of Musical Instruments

    Museo degli Strumenti Musicali

    The Museum of Musical Instruments, or Museo degli Strumenti Musicali, is a Milan cultural stop devoted to musical heritage and instrument design. The collection helps visitors follow how musical tools developed across historical periods and how craftsmanship shaped sound.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Milan
  15. Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Venice Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Venice
    215 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
  16. ADI Design Museum ADI Design Museum
    216 1 hr 30 min

    ADI Design Museum

    The ADI Design Museum is a museum in Milan dedicated to Italian design excellence. It is operated by ADI, the Italian Association for Industrial Design, and showcases winners of the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Milan
  17. Punta della Dogana Punta della Dogana
    217 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
  18. Parco degli Acquedotti Parco degli Acquedotti
    218 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
  19. Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni
    219 1 hr 30 min

    Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni

    The Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni is a historic confraternity building in Venice, Italy. Founded in the 15th century, it served as the headquarters for the Dalmatian Schiavoni community resident in Venice.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Venice
  20. Annigoni Museum Annigoni Museum
    220 1 hr 30 min

    Annigoni Museum

    Museo Annigoni

    The Annigoni Museum, or Museo Annigoni, is devoted to Pietro Annigoni, the Florence-based Italian painter known especially for highly detailed portraits. The museum presents his commitment to figurative art during a period when modernist approaches were gaining influence.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Florence
  21. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Altino Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Altino
    221 1 hr 30 min

    Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Altino

    Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Altino is an archaeological museum located in the Veneto region near Venice. The institution preserves and exhibits artifacts from the ancient Roman settlement of Altinum, a significant city that predates Venice itself.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Venice
  22. Museo del Calcio Museo del Calcio
    222 1 hr 30 min

    Museo del Calcio

    Museo del Calcio is a museum in Florence dedicated to the history of Italian football. The institution preserves and displays artifacts, documents, and memorabilia chronicling the development of calcio in Italy.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Florence
  23. Museum of Oriental Art Museum of Oriental Art
    223 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of Oriental Art

    Museo d'Arte Orientale

    The Museum of Oriental Art, locally known as Museo d'Arte Orientale, is a museum in Venice dedicated to Asian artistic traditions.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Venice
  24. Palazzo Citterio Palazzo Citterio
    224 1 hr 30 min

    Palazzo Citterio

    Palazzo Citterio - Grande Brera

    Palazzo Citterio is a historic palace in Milan's Brera district, also associated with the name Palazzo Citterio - Grande Brera. Its importance lies in its place within one of the city's strongest concentrations of art, architecture, and cultural institutions.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Milan
  25. Basilica of Saint Sabina Basilica of Saint Sabina
    225 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
  26. Madonna dell'Orto Madonna dell'Orto
    226 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
  27. Church of Santa Maria Primerana Church of Santa Maria Primerana
    227 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
  28. Museo d'Arte Antica Museo d'Arte Antica
    228 1 hr 30 min

    Museo d'Arte Antica

    Museo d'Arte Antica is a museum in Milan dedicated to ancient and medieval art. It forms part of the Sforza Castle complex, one of the city's most significant historical monuments.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Milan
  29. Orto Botanico di Brera Orto Botanico di Brera
    229 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
  30. Palazzo Bellavite Palazzo Bellavite
    230 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
  31. Il Redentore Il Redentore
    231 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
  32. Fondazione Prada Fondazione Prada
    232 1 hr 30 min

    Fondazione Prada

    Fondazione Prada is a contemporary art and cultural institution in Milan established by the Prada fashion house. It occupies a former industrial site that was transformed into an architectural complex.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Milan
  33. Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense
    233 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
  34. M9 Museum M9 Museum
    234 1 hr 30 min

    M9 Museum

    M9 Museo 900

    M9 Museum, known locally as M9 Museo 900, is a cultural institution in Venice dedicated to twentieth-century Italian history. The museum occupies a significant position within the city's museum landscape, offering visitors an exploration of recent historical narratives.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Venice
  35. Museo Francesco Messina Museo Francesco Messina
    235 1 hr 30 min

    Museo Francesco Messina

    Studio Museo Francesco Messina

    Museo Francesco Messina, also known as Studio Museo Francesco Messina, is a Milan museum devoted to the twentieth-century Italian sculptor Francesco Messina. The museum occupies the artist’s former studio, giving the visit a close connection with his working environment.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Milan
  36. Milan amphitheatre Milan amphitheatre
    236 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
  37. Palazzo Corsini Palazzo Corsini
    237 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
  38. Quartiere Coppedè Quartiere Coppedè
    238 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
  39. Museo diocesano d'arte sacra Sant'Apollonia Museo diocesano d'arte sacra Sant'Apollonia
    239 1 hr 30 min

    Museo diocesano d'arte sacra Sant'Apollonia

    Museo Diocesano

    Museo diocesano d'arte sacra Sant'Apollonia is a sacred-art museum near San Marco, housed in the former Benedictine convent of Sant’Apollonia. Its works came from churches within the Venetian diocese and represent centuries of religious painting, sculpture and decorative art.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Venice
  40. Museo Ebraico di Venezia Museo Ebraico di Venezia
    240 1 hr 30 min

    Museo Ebraico di Venezia

    Museo Ebraico

    The Museo Ebraico di Venezia sits in the historic Venetian Ghetto in Cannaregio, a district established in 1516 and among Europe’s oldest segregated Jewish quarters.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Venice
  41. Oratorio dei Crociferi Oratorio dei Crociferi
    241 1 hr 30 min

    Oratorio dei Crociferi

    Oratorio dei Crociferi is a small Venetian oratory in Cannaregio, associated with the Crociferi religious order. It belongs to the quieter, more intimate layer of Venice’s ecclesiastical heritage, away from the scale of the city’s celebrated basilicas.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Venice
  42. Society for Fine Arts and Permanent Exhibition Society for Fine Arts and Permanent Exhibition
    242 1 hr 30 min

    Society for Fine Arts and Permanent Exhibition

    Museo della Permanente

    The Society for Fine Arts and Permanent Exhibition, known locally as Museo della Permanente, is a Milan cultural institution devoted to visual art.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Milan
  43. Casa museo Rodolfo Siviero Casa museo Rodolfo Siviero
    243 1 hr 30 min

    Casa museo Rodolfo Siviero

    Museo Casa Rodolfo Siviero

    Casa museo Rodolfo Siviero is a house museum in Florence devoted to Rodolfo Siviero, the art historian and secret agent known for recovering Italian artworks looted during World War II.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Florence
  44. Casa Vasari Casa Vasari
    244 1 hr 30 min

    Casa Vasari

    Casa Giorgio Vasari

    Casa Giorgio Vasari is a historic house museum in Florence, the former residence of the Renaissance artist, architect, and writer Giorgio Vasari. Located in the city centre, this property served as both his home and studio.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Florence
  45. Casina delle Civette Casina delle Civette
    245 1 hr 30 min

    Casina delle Civette

    La Casina delle Civette

    The Casina delle Civette, known locally as La Casina delle Civette, is a historic building located within the Villa Torlonia park in Rome.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Rome
  46. Cenacolo di Fuligno Cenacolo di Fuligno
    246 1 hr 30 min

    Cenacolo di Fuligno

    Cenacolo del Fuligno

    The Cenacolo di Fuligno, also known as the Cenacolo del Fuligno, is a religious art site in Florence. It houses a significant Renaissance fresco depicting the Last Supper.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Florence
  47. Gucci Museum Gucci Museum
    247 1 hr 30 min

    Gucci Museum

    The Gucci Museum presents the history of the Florentine luxury house founded by Guccio Gucci in 1921. Set in the historic Palazzo della Mercanzia near Piazza della Signoria, it connects fashion objects with Florence’s traditions of craftsmanship, commerce, and design.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Florence
  48. Marino Marini Museum Marino Marini Museum
    248 1 hr 30 min

    Marino Marini Museum

    Museo Marino Marini (Chiesa di San Pancrazio)

    The Marino Marini Museum occupies the deconsecrated Chiesa di San Pancrazio in central Florence. It is dedicated to the work of Marino Marini, the twentieth-century Italian sculptor and painter.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Florence
  49. Museum of Orsanmichele Museum of Orsanmichele
    249 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of Orsanmichele

    Museo di Orsanmichele

    The Museum of Orsanmichele occupies a distinctive building in Florence's historic centre, originally constructed as a grain market in the late thirteenth century before conversion to a church.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Florence
  50. Museum of the Last Supper of Andrea del Sarto Museum of the Last Supper of Andrea del Sarto
    250 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of the Last Supper of Andrea del Sarto

    Cenacolo Andrea del Sarto

    The Museum of the Last Supper of Andrea del Sarto, also called Cenacolo Andrea del Sarto, presents Andrea del Sarto’s Last Supper fresco in Florence.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Florence
  51. Teatro Malibran Teatro Malibran
    251 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
  52. Orto Botanico dell'Università di Roma "La Sapienza" Orto Botanico dell'Università di Roma "La Sapienza"
    252 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
  53. Basilica di San Calimero Basilica di San Calimero
    253 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
  54. Basilica di Sant'Eufemia Basilica di Sant'Eufemia
    254 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
  55. Ca' Giustinian Ca' Giustinian
    255 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
  56. Church of San Niccolò Oltrarno Church of San Niccolò Oltrarno
    256 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
  57. Palazzo Mocenigo Gambara Palazzo Mocenigo Gambara
    257 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
  58. Porta San Giorgio, Florence Porta San Giorgio, Florence
    258 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
  59. Teatro della Pergola Teatro della Pergola
    259 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
  60. Garden of Eden Garden of Eden
    260 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
  61. Orange Garden Orange Garden
    261 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
  62. Santo Stefano al Ponte Santo Stefano al Ponte
    262 1 hr 30 min

    Santo Stefano al Ponte

    Chiesa di Santo Stefano al Ponte

    Santo Stefano al Ponte is a historic church in Florence’s compact centre, close to Ponte Vecchio and the Arno.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Florence
  63. church of Santa Maria a Quinto church of Santa Maria a Quinto
    263 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
  64. Cornaggia Palace Cornaggia Palace
    264 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
  65. Crespi Palace Crespi Palace
    265 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
  66. Forte Bazzera
    266 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
  67. Forte Carpenedo Forte Carpenedo
    267 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
  68. Forte Gazzera Forte Gazzera
    268 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
  69. Forte Malamocco
    269 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
  70. Forte Rossarol
    270 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
  71. Fort Mezzacapo Fort Mezzacapo
    271 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
  72. Fort Treporti Fort Treporti
    272 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
  73. Fort Tron
    273 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
  74. Litta Cusini Modignani Palace Litta Cusini Modignani Palace
    274 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
  75. Lurani Cernuschi Palace
    275 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
  76. Mapelli Palace Mapelli Palace
    276 45 min

    Mapelli Palace

    Palazzo Mapelli

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

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Milan
  77. Duomo di Milano Museum Duomo di Milano Museum
    277 1 hr 30 min

    Duomo di Milano Museum

    Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano

    The Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano is the museum dedicated to Milan's iconic cathedral. It preserves and displays artifacts related to the Duomo's six-century construction history, including sculptures, paintings, stained glass, and architectural fragments.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Milan
  78. MUDEC - Museum of Cultures MUDEC - Museum of Cultures
    278 1 hr 30 min

    MUDEC - Museum of Cultures

    Mudec

    MUDEC, the Museum of Cultures, is a contemporary Milan museum devoted to cultures from around the world.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Milan
  79. Museum of icons Museum of icons
    279 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of icons

    Museo di icone

    The Museum of Icons, also known locally as Museo di icone, is devoted to Eastern Christian religious art. Its collection centers on icons painted on wooden panels within Byzantine and post-Byzantine traditions.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Venice
  80. Olivetti Exhibition centre in Venice, Italy Olivetti Exhibition centre in Venice, Italy
    280 1 hr 30 min

    Olivetti Exhibition centre in Venice, Italy

    Negozio Olivetti

    The Olivetti Exhibition Centre, known locally as Negozio Olivetti, is a historic showroom located in Venice, Italy. It was originally designed as a retail space for the Olivetti typewriter company, showcasing the firm's commitment to modernist design and corporate architecture.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Venice
  81. Ancient Roman imperial palace of Milan Ancient Roman imperial palace of Milan
    281 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
  82. Giardini Reali Giardini Reali
    282 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
  83. Obelisk of Piazza dell'Unità Italiana (Florence) Obelisk of Piazza dell'Unità Italiana (Florence)
    283 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
  84. Palazzo Erizzo a San Martino Palazzo Erizzo a San Martino
    284 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
  85. Palazzo Moro a San Barnaba Palazzo Moro a San Barnaba
    285 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
  86. Teatro Goldoni Teatro Goldoni
    286 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
  87. Antique Furniture & Wooden Sculpture Museum Antique Furniture & Wooden Sculpture Museum
    287 1 hr 30 min

    Antique Furniture & Wooden Sculpture Museum

    Museo dei Mobili e delle Sculture Lignee

    The Antique Furniture & Wooden Sculpture Museum, also known as Museo dei Mobili e delle Sculture Lignee, is a Milan museum devoted to furniture and sculpture made from wood.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Milan
  88. cloister of Bramante cloister of Bramante
    288 1 hr 30 min

    cloister of Bramante

    Chiostro del Bramante

    The Chiostro del Bramante is a Renaissance cloister in Rome, attributed to the architect Donato Bramante. It forms part of the larger complex that includes the church of Santa Maria della Pace.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Rome
  89. Garden of Archimedes Garden of Archimedes
    289 1 hr 30 min

    Garden of Archimedes

    Giardino di Archimede - Un Museo per la Matematica

    The Garden of Archimedes, or Giardino di Archimede – Un Museo per la Matematica, is a mathematics museum in Florence. Its purpose is to make mathematical ideas tangible through interactive exhibits and educational displays.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Florence
  90. Palazzo Loredan Cini Palazzo Loredan Cini
    290 1 hr 30 min

    Palazzo Loredan Cini

    Palazzo Loredan Cini stands as a historic palace in Venice, positioned along the Grand Canal in the San Marco district. The building represents Venetian Gothic architecture with its characteristic waterfront facade.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Venice
  91. Archaeological Museum of Fiesole Archaeological Museum of Fiesole
    291 1 hr 30 min

    Archaeological Museum of Fiesole

    Museo Civico Archeologico

    The Archaeological Museum of Fiesole, locally Museo Civico Archeologico, stands in the hill town of Fiesole overlooking Florence. It occupies a purpose-built structure near the ancient Etruscan and Roman archaeological zone.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Florence
  92. Casa degli Artisti Casa degli Artisti
    292 1 hr 30 min

    Casa degli Artisti

    Casa degli artisti

    Casa degli Artisti is a historic artists’ house in Milan and a cultural venue devoted to creative work and artistic residence.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Milan
  93. Comune vecchio Comune vecchio
    293 1 hr 30 min

    Comune vecchio

    La Fabbrica dei Saperi

    Comune vecchio is the local name associated with La Fabbrica dei Saperi in Florence. The name connects the place with an older municipal identity and with the idea of a house of knowledge or learning.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Florence
  94. Museo Fiorentino di Preistoria Museo Fiorentino di Preistoria
    294 1 hr 30 min

    Museo Fiorentino di Preistoria

    Museo fiorentino di preistoria "Paolo Graziosi"

    The Museo Fiorentino di Preistoria is a Florence museum dedicated to prehistoric studies. Named after Paolo Graziosi, a significant figure in Italian prehistoric archaeology, it preserves and presents materials related to early human history.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Florence
  95. San Sebastiano de' Bini San Sebastiano de' Bini
    295 1 hr 30 min

    San Sebastiano de' Bini

    Oratorio di San Sebastiano de' Bini

    San Sebastiano de' Bini, also known as Oratorio di San Sebastiano de' Bini, is a religious oratory in Florence.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Florence
  96. Santa Maria Formosa Santa Maria Formosa
    296 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
  97. Civic Aquarium of Milan Civic Aquarium of Milan
    297 1 hr 30 min

    Civic Aquarium of Milan

    Acquario Civico

    The Civic Aquarium of Milan, known locally as Acquario Civico, stands as a historic zoological institution in northern Italy's largest metropolitan area. Established in the early twentieth century, this architectural landmark occupies a prominent position within Milan's urban fabric.

    • High
    • Family attraction
    • Milan
  98. Civica raccolta delle stampe Achille Bertarelli Civica raccolta delle stampe Achille Bertarelli
    298 1 hr 30 min

    Civica raccolta delle stampe Achille Bertarelli

    The Civica raccolta delle stampe Achille Bertarelli is a civic print collection in Milan, Italy. Named after its founder Achille Bertarelli, this institution preserves and displays historical prints, engravings, and related graphic works.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Milan
  99. Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti
    299 1 hr 30 min

    Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti

    Istituto Veneto di Scienze Lettere ed Arti

    The Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti is a historic learned institution in Venice, founded in 1838 and housed in the Palazzo Cavalli Franchetti on the Grand Canal.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Venice
  100. Archbishop's Palace Archbishop's Palace
    300 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

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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.