CITIES OF ITALYKaisa Paldan

Dr. Razi

CIS1020

Summer I 2011

VENEZIAVenice is a car-free city made up of islands connected by

waterways and bridges.

Venice’s unique structure makes it a city of beauty and travel is most often by

boat.

Sites to see in Venice:•St. Mark’s Square- the main square in the heart of the city.•St. Mark’s Basilica- located directly off of the square, this cathedral is home to the bones of many Saint’s.•Rialto Bridge- a beautifully designed bridge that spans across the Grand Canal.

CINQUE TERRE

Cinque Terre is made up of five villages and is

great for hiking, swimming and

relaxation.

The Cinque Terre’s peaceful setting is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the

picturesque scenery.The five villages that make up the Cinque Terre are:•Riomaggiore- a neighborhood town with many hiking trails and beach access.•Manarola- a peaceful town known for its pleasant walking routes and underground tunnels.•Corniglia- a quiet town and the only town not located directly on the water, but is most famous for its wine.•Vernazza- a harbor town and known as the “Jewel of Cinque Terre.”•Monterosso al Mare- is the only town built on flat land and is known for its lively late-night activities.

FIRENZEFlorence is the

birthplace of the Renaissance style and home to great

art, fashion and food.

Florence is known as the origin of the Renaissance movement making it home

to great architecture and art masterpieces.

The most notable sites to see in Florence are:•Accademia- houses two of Michelangelo’s most famous works of art.•Uffizi Gallery- holds the greatest collection of Italian paintings.•Galileo Science Museum- displays scientific gadgets from history and Galileo’s fingers.•Duomo- a Gothic cathedral that contains the first Renaissance dome.

ROMARome is the city

in which civilization

began. Some of the world’s

oldest architecture lies

in this city.

Rome is home to some of the oldest architecture in the world.

There are many famous sites that one must see when in Rome:•Trevi Fountain- a Baroque masterpiece in which tourists can throw their coins to wish for a return trip to Rome.•The Vatican- home to the Pope, head of the world-wide Catholic religion.•The Colosseum- a large stadium that represents the “golden” years of Roman history.•Pantheon- known as “the Heart of Rome” and represents well-preserved architecture from the Renaissance.•The Spanish Steps- the iconic, curving staircase located between two beautiful Baroque church towers.

THE BEST ROUTE THROUGH ITALY

Venezia Cinque Terre Firenze

Roma

Steves, R. (2011). Italy. Berkeley, CA: Avalon Travel.