Top Ten Vacation Destinations In Italy Posted by Angella Grey on 01st, February 2013

In this two Part series on Top Ten Vacation Destinations in Italy, we will discover some of the places and attractions of this country along with a few things you must add on your list of ‘unique’ Itlian experiences.

Italy is a luxury vacation destination for the individual, couple, group or family that values history, architecture, the arts, music, theatre, and cuisine. Aside from many Hollywood movies portraying the country in its magnificent splendour, it boasts of the most number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the entire world. Italy is beautiful, versatile, full of passion, and inspires the soul and stirs the mind.

Here are the top ten vacation destinations in Italy for those memorable vacation holidays.

1) First on the list is definitely Rome--the capital of Italy. Rome is the most popular tourist location in Italy, with million of visitors each year. It has mind blowing art, incredible historical sites, fantastic food, and is an important musical centre in the country. The main sights of the city include the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and the Pantheon.

The Colosseum is the historical site of the famous gladiator fights and is a great testament of Roman engineering. The Trevi Fountain is Rome's most famous fountain and is a great focal point for people watching. It is said that whoever throws a coin into the fountain will eventually come back and visit Rome.

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2) The second top vacation location in Italy is Florence. It is the capital of the Italian region of Tuscany and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Forbes named the city as the most beautiful city in the world. It serves as a great inspiration to artists and poets who've made their works of art by being inspired by the city.

It is also believed to have the greatest concentration of art in the entire world. Famous sights of Florence include Michaelangelo's Statue of David, the Cathedral of Santa Maria, and the Basilica di San Miniato al Monte--a religious site on a hill just outside of Florence with magnificent overlooking views of the city. 3) A great place for honeymooners and couples, Venice is one of the most alluring cities in the world. The city is

separated by canals and bridges and is one of the most important tourists destinations, not only in Italy but in the world, attested by its more than 50,000 visitors each day.

Couples will find gondola rides on the canals as absolutely romantic, with its perfect line of Renaissance architecture. Famous sights include the Palazzo Ducale, a perfect example of Gothic masterpiece, and the Musica A Palazzo, with nightly Opera shows. Each year, Hollywood stars light the city during the Venice Film Festival.

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4) For those who want a peaceful and relaxing vacation, Positano is the perfect Italian destination. It is located in Campania, Italy, and is most famous for it being a sophisticated resort at the center of the Amalfi coast. During the 1950's, famous author John Steinbeck wrote an article about the location, praising it for its beauty.

Soon after, Positano attracted droves of tourists and many poets and songwriters have written their works of art in cafes that overlooked the sea waters.

Famous sights include the Footpaths of the Gods, with breathtaking picturesque views of the village, and the Spiaggia del Fornillo-a fashionable beach resort area. Positano also has charming boutiques that cater to the tourist who love collecting local artistry and fashion. 5) Amalfi is a municipality in the province of Salerno, just southeast of Naples, whose trademark is its popular lemon stands along the coast. British upper class in the twenties and thirties made Amalfi a popular holiday destination and it has remained such ever since. Its must see sights include the Museum of Handmade Paper and the Gothic architecture of St. Andrews Cathedral.

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Join us in part two (2) as we conclude our ten Vacation Destinations In Italy