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Mapelli Palace
Palazzo Mapelli
Mapelli Palace, or Palazzo Mapelli, is a historic palace in Milan.
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- Historic site
- Milan
Country guide
Places to visit in Italy — page 12
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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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 11,533 places -
Milan
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Milan 3,152 places -
Florence
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Florence 3,079 places -
Venice
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Venice 2,453 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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277 1 hr 30 minDuomo 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
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278 1 hr 30 minMUDEC - Museum of Cultures
Mudec
MUDEC, the Museum of Cultures, is a contemporary Milan museum devoted to cultures from around the world.
- High
- Museum
- Milan
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279 1 hr 30 minMuseum 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
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280 1 hr 30 minOlivetti 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
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281 45 minAncient 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 site
- Milan
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282 45 minGiardini 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 site
- Venice
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283 45 minObelisk 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 site
- Florence
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284 45 minPalazzo 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 site
- Venice
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285 45 minPalazzo 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 site
- Venice
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286 1 hourTeatro 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
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287 1 hr 30 minAntique 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
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288 1 hr 30 mincloister 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
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289 1 hr 30 minGarden 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
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290 1 hr 30 minPalazzo 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
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291 1 hr 30 minArchaeological 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
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292 1 hr 30 minCasa 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
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293 1 hr 30 minComune 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.
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- Museum
- Florence
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294 1 hr 30 minMuseo 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
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295 1 hr 30 minSan 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
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296 30 minSanta 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
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297 1 hr 30 minCivic 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
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298 1 hr 30 minCivica 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
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299 1 hr 30 minIstituto 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
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300 45 minArchbishop'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 site
- 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.