Things to do & places to visit in Italy

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Top things to do

• Bodies of Water
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Wineries & Vineyards
• Historic Walking Areas
• Speciality Museums
• Architectural Buildings
• Religious Sites
• Castles
• Historic Sites
• Beaches
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Nature & Wildlife Areas

Top destinations in Italy 24

• #1. Lazio
• #2. Tuscany
• #3. Veneto
• #4. Lombardy
• #5. Sicily
• #6. Campania
• #7. Emilia-Romagna
• #8. Piedmont
• #9. Puglia
• #10. Sardinia
• #11. Trentino-Alto Adige
• #12. Liguria
• #13. Umbria
• #14. Marche
• #15. Friuli Venezia Giulia
• #16. Valle d'Aosta
• #17. Calabria
• #18. Basilicata
• #19. Abruzzo
• #20. Molise
• #21. Lake Garda
• #22. Dolomiti del Veneto
• #23. Italian Alps
• #24. Pollino National Park

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Most reviewed places to visit 50

1. 4.5 Colosseum (149.2k reviews) from $34.79 Lazio
   - Must See
   Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
   
   
2. 4.5 Trevi Fountain (103.3k reviews) Lazio
   - Very crowded, come at sunrise.
   Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Fountains
   
   
3. 4.5 Pantheon (79.5k reviews) Lazio
   - An amazing survivor
   Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
4. 4.5 Duomo di Milano (58.2k reviews) from $16.06 Lombardy
   - Milan's number one tourist attraction could be more tourist-friendly
   Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
5. 4.5 Canal Grande (41.6k reviews) Veneto
   - One off the bucket list.
   Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water
   
   
6. 5.0 St. Peter's Basilica (41.3k reviews) from $21.97 Lazio
   - Incredible to behold - but book a Tour!
   Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
7. 4.5 Vatican Museums (40.5k reviews) from $33.84 Lazio
   - Get there early...
   Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Religious Sites • Art Museums
   
   
8. 4.5 Piazza Navona (39.8k reviews) Lazio
   - A Favorite Spot
   Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
   
   
9. 4.5 Gallerie Degli Uffizi (38.7k reviews) from $45.77 Tuscany
   - Stunning art works
   Wednesday: 8:15 AM - 6:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums
   
   
10. 4.5 Piazza San Marco (37.4k reviews) from $45.93 Veneto
    - Overall was worth a visit but much more interesting places to visit
    Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
    
    
11. 4.5 Piazzale Michelangelo (33.8k reviews) Tuscany
    - Amazing Viewa and Dancing!
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
12. 4.5 Galleria dell'Accademia (32.0k reviews) from $24.62 Tuscany
    - A Must Do
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
    
    
13. 4.5 Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (30.0k reviews) Lombardy
    - Amazing and stunning!
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
    
    
14. 4.5 Basilica di San Marco (29.0k reviews) from $21.95 Veneto
    - Book in advance or take a tour
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
15. 4.5 Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (28.9k reviews) from $51.92 Tuscany
    - Dome Climb
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
16. 4.5 Doge's Palace (26.9k reviews) from $45.93 Veneto
    - Gorgeous place!
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
    
    
17. 4.5 Palatine Hill (25.3k reviews) from $35.22 Lazio
    - Magnificent views in awe of such a historical location
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
    
    
18. 4.5 Roman Forum (25.1k reviews) from $34.79 Lazio
    - A walk through history.
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
19. 4.5 Museo Egizio (25.0k reviews) Piedmont
    - Oldest Egyptian Museum in the world
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums • History Museums
    
    
20. 4.5 Leaning Tower of Pisa (23.8k reviews) from $17.67 Tuscany
    - Leaning Tower and the Duomo in Pisa amazing
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers
    
    
21. 4.5 Pompeii Archaeological Park (23.3k reviews) from $26.77 Campania
    - Perfect for a day trip from Naples
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
22. 4.0 Spanish Steps (22.9k reviews) Lazio
    - A must see, when in Rome!
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
23. 4.5 Piazza del Duomo (22.6k reviews) Tuscany
    - WALKS TOUR-VIP DAVID AND DUOMO
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Walking Areas
    
    
24. 4.5 Museo Cappella Sansevero (22.1k reviews) Campania
    - Fabulous piece of sculpture!
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Art Museums
    
    
25. 3.5 Gardaland Park (21.9k reviews) Veneto
    - Enjoyable even on a very hot day
    Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks
    
    
26. 4.5 Ponte Vecchio (21.0k reviews) Tuscany
    - Florence's icon spared from destruction during WWIIo
    Spent < 1 hour Bridges
    
    
27. 4.5 Sistine Chapel (20.2k reviews) from $34.26 Lazio
    - Amazing
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Art Museums • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
28. 4.0 Aquarium of Genoa (19.9k reviews) Liguria
    - Superb. Very well presented and very informative. Children love it.
    Spent More than 3 hours Aquariums
    
    
29. 4.5 Arena di Verona (18.5k reviews) Veneto
    - A must do
    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Theaters
    
    
30. 4.5 Valle dei Templi (18.2k reviews) from $18.74 Sicily
    - Well preserved UNESCO site
    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 11:00 PM Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites
    
    
31. 4.5 Galleria Borghese (18.0k reviews) from $32.12 Lazio
    - Quality over quantity
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums
    
    
32. 4.0 Ponte di Rialto (17.8k reviews) Veneto
    - Lovely place
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Bridges
    
    
33. 4.5 Trastevere (17.3k reviews) Lazio
    - B&B stay and local restaurants away from the tourist areas.
    Spent 1-2 hours Neighborhoods
    
    
34. 4.5 Piazza della Signoria (17.1k reviews) Tuscany
    - A central piazza with lots to see there
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
    
    
35. 4.5 Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (16.5k reviews) Lazio
    - Incredible
    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
36. 4.5 Mercato Centrale (16.4k reviews) Tuscany
    - Worth the visit
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Flea & Street Markets
    
    
37. 5.0 Sassi di Matera (16.0k reviews) Basilicata
    - Exploring I Sassi
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
    
    
38. 4.5 Ortigia (16.0k reviews) Sicily
    - A gorgeous morning at sea, a glimpse into the ancient fishing techniques of Ortigia and a memory will never forget
    Spent More than 3 hours Islands
    
    
39. 4.5 Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo (14.5k reviews) from $19.81 Lazio
    - GREAT OLD CASTLE
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Observation Decks & Towers • Art Museums
    
    
40. 5.0 Piazza del Campo (14.3k reviews) from $10.71 Tuscany
    - Siena’s living room
    Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
41. 4.5 Ancient Theatre of Taormina (14.0k reviews) Sicily
    - Stunning piece of history
    Spent 1-2 hours Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
42. 4.5 Piazza del Duomo (13.8k reviews) Lombardy
    - Brilliant cathedral photo
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
    
    
43. 4.5 Il Cenacolo (13.7k reviews) Lombardy
    - Worth it to view one of the most famous paintings in the world.
    Wednesday: 8:15 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites
    
    
44. 4.5 Castello Sforzesco (13.5k reviews) Lombardy
    - Don't Be Dazzled By Duomo And Miss Sforzesco
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Castles
    
    
45. 4.5 Museo Nazionale del Cinema (13.4k reviews) Piedmont
    - Fantastic views from the top of the building - museum a big bonus
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
46. 4.5 Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II (12.3k reviews) Lazio
    - Amazing!
    Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Monuments & Statues
    
    
47. 4.5 Mount Etna (12.2k reviews) Sicily
    - Developed into a major tourist attraction, but still worth the trip
    Spent More than 3 hours Mountains • Volcanos
    
    
48. 3.5 Casa di Giulietta (12.1k reviews) Veneto
    - Well Worth a Visit
    Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Architectural Buildings
    
    
49. 5.0 Duomo di Siena (11.9k reviews) from $20.66 Tuscany
    - Must-see.
    Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
50. 3.5 Mirabilandia (11.5k reviews) Emilia-Romagna
    - good amusement for 34 euros
    Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Amusement & Theme Parks
    
    

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