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Royal Palace of Milan
Palazzo Reale
The Royal Palace of Milan, known locally as Palazzo Reale, stands as a major historic palace in the centre of Milan.
- Must see
- Museum
- Milan
Country guide
Places to visit in Italy — page 3
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 11,533 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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52 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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53 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 site
- Florence
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54 45 minSanto Spirito
Basilica di Santa Maria del Santo Spirito
Santo Spirito is a major basilica in Florence's Oltrarno district, formally named Basilica di Santa Maria del Santo Spirito. The church stands as one of the most significant Renaissance religious structures in the city, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Florence
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55 1 hr 15 minSt Mark's Basilica
Basilica di San Marco
St Mark's Basilica is the cathedral church of the Patriarchate of Venice and stands at the eastern end of Piazza San Marco, attached to the Doge's Palace.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Venice
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56 30 minArchbasilica of St. John Lateran
Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
The Archbasilica of St. John Lateran is the cathedral church of Rome and the official ecclesiastical seat of the Pope.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Rome
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57 45 minSanta Maria del Carmine
Basilica di Santa Maria del Carmine
Santa Maria del Carmine is a Carmelite church in Florence's Oltrarno district. The basilica dates to the thirteenth century and was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1771 destroyed much of its interior.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Florence
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58 45 minSantissima Annunziata
Basilica della Santissima Annunziata
The Basilica della Santissima Annunziata is a major Renaissance church in Florence and the centre of the piazza that bears its name.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Florence
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59 1 hr 30 minBrera Astronomical Observatory
Museo Astronomico di Brera
Brera Astronomical Observatory is a historic scientific institution in Milan’s Brera district. Known locally as Museo Astronomico di Brera, it forms part of the Palazzo di Brera complex, alongside the Pinacoteca di Brera and other cultural institutions.
- Must see
- Museum
- Milan
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60 1 hr 30 minMuseo del Novecento
The Museo del Novecento occupies the Palazzo dell'Arengario at Piazza Duomo 8, the civic building on the south side of the cathedral square, and shows more than three hundred works selected from the four thousand-odd pieces of twentieth- and twenty-first-century…
- Must see
- Museum
- Milan
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61 45 minVilla of the Quintilii
Villa dei Quintili
The Villa dei Quintili is a large Roman aristocratic estate on the Via Appia southeast of Rome. The Quintilii brothers, wealthy consuls in 151 CE, owned the residence before Emperor Commodus seized it and had them executed.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Rome
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62 30 minBasilica of Saint Paul outside the Walls
Basilica di San Paolo fuori le mura
The Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls is one of Rome’s four major papal basilicas.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Rome
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63 1 hr 30 minCa' Pesaro
Ca' Pesaro is a Baroque palazzo situated on the Grand Canal in Venice's Santa Croce district. Constructed for the noble Pesaro family, the building was designed by architect Baldassare Longhena, with completion by Antonio Gaspari after Longhena's death.
- Must see
- Museum
- Venice
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64 1 hr 30 minGalleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Roma
Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea
The Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Roma is Italy's national gallery dedicated to modern and contemporary art. Located in Rome, it occupies a neoclassical building within the Villa Borghese park complex.
- Must see
- Museum
- Rome
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65 1 hr 15 minBasilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Santa Maria Maggiore is a working papal basilica on Rome's Esquiline Hill, not a museum with a single prescribed visitor route. Its fifth-century nave and triumphal-arch mosaics make the early Christian building legible inside later layers of decoration.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Rome
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66 45 minSt Mark's Clocktower
Torre dell'orologio
St Mark's Clocktower, or Torre dell'Orologio, is a Renaissance landmark on the north side of Piazza San Marco. Its astronomical clock displays the hours, moon phases and zodiac signs, while two bronze figures strike the bell above.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Venice
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67 1 hr 30 minVasari Corridor
Corridoio Vasariano
The Vasari Corridor is an elevated enclosed passageway in Florence, Italy. Giorgio Vasari designed it in 1565 for Cosimo I de' Medici.
- Must see
- Museum
- Florence
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68 45 minPalazzo Colonna
Palazzo Colonna is a historic palace in Rome, Italy, belonging to the Colonna family, one of the oldest and most prominent noble families in the city.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Rome
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69 1 hr 30 minUffizi Gallery
Galleria degli Uffizi
The Uffizi Gallery is a world-renowned art museum in Florence, housed in a historic building originally constructed as offices for Florentine magistrates. The name derives from the Italian word for offices.
- Must see
- Museum
- Florence
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70 2 hoursPalazzo Barberini
Palazzo Barberini is a prominent palace in Rome, Italy, constructed in the 17th century for the Barberini family. The building exemplifies Roman Baroque architecture and now serves as one of the capital's significant cultural institutions.
- Must see
- Activity
- Rome
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71 1 hr 30 minGallerie d'Italia – Milano
Gallerie d'Italia
Gallerie d'Italia is a museum complex in central Milan housed in historic palace buildings. It forms part of the Intesa Sanpaolo cultural project. The institution occupies the Palazzo Beltrami and adjacent structures facing Piazza della Scala.
- Must see
- Museum
- Milan
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72 1 hr 30 minMAXXI
MAXXI Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo
MAXXI is Italy's first national museum dedicated to contemporary art and architecture. The acronym stands for Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo, meaning National Museum of 21st Century Arts.
- Must see
- Museum
- Rome
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73 20 minRialto Bridge
Ponte di Rialto
The Ponte di Rialto is the oldest of the four bridges that cross the Grand Canal inside Venice, and until the Accademia bridge was built in 1854 it was the only one.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Venice
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74 45 minBridge of Sighs
Ponte dei Sospiri
The Bridge of Sighs, or Ponte dei Sospiri, is an enclosed limestone bridge in Venice’s San Marco district. It crosses the Rio di Palazzo and links the Doge’s Palace with the New Prison.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Venice
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75 45 minCircus Maximus
Circo Massimo
Circus Maximus, known locally as Circo Massimo, is an ancient Roman chariot racing stadium and mass entertainment venue situated in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills in Rome.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Rome
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.