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The Most Popular Sites in Italy Presented by Wei Garofolo
Beautiful Italy RICH IN HISTORY AND CULTURE Italy is a country rich in history and culture, making it one of the most beautiful and memorable countries in the world. Travelers from all over dream of one day seeing the breathtaking country and experiencing the amazing culture. When visiting Italy, these are the most popular sites to see:
The Roman Colosseum AN ANCIENT LANDMARK
The incredible landmark has been around since ancient times and is a must-see when visiting Italy. Ancient Rome’s huge amphitheater was built by Emperor Vespasian in AD 80 and was once home to deadly gladiatorial and wild animal fights. Today, visitors can buy a ticket to the Colosseum that includes entrance to the adjacent Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You can even explore the Colosseum’s top level and underground passages through specially guided tours.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa TUSCANY'S TOURIST ATTRACTION Another ancient attraction tourists love taking pictures with is The Leaning Tower of Pisa. This unique and incredible structure resides in Tuscanny. It is most known for its amazing height and learning structure that refuses to ever fall. The ornate Romanesque tower brings in many tourists eager to climb the tower and immerse themselves in gorgeous history. To get to the top requires a long climb up almost 300 steps.
ANCIENT CITY OF POMPEII A day trip from Naples will bring tourists to the Ancient City of Pompeii. Not only is this city a huge piece of history to experience, but it is also one of the most beautiful sites to see in the world. The Roman city of Pompeii was buried by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius volcano in 79 AD and what is left are beautiful ruins. Within the ruins, visitors will find villas, baths, shops, an arena, temples, and the Forum. With so much to be seen, people can spend hours exploring the ancient city.
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel EXPLORING ART
Italy is known for its great love and appreciation of the arts. The Vatican Museums is one of the world’s most visited museums and includes the legendary Sistine Chapel. Millions of visitors explore this huge museum to experience the rich art and history. The museum is not technically in Italy, residing in Vatican City, it has become the most visited museum by tourists when they’re in Rome. Tourists will spend hours exploring and it typically requires a game plan before heading to the crowded museum. However, it is all worth it once explored.