St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice
Over 85,000 square feet of mosaic cover the interior of this 9th-century cathedral. One of his most famous Byzantine churches in all of Italy, and the art and jewels he collected when Venice was one of the greatest naval powers in the Mediterranean, Scrooge overwhelms his McDuck I guess.
Uffizi Gallery and Duomo in Florence
Florence, Italy’s Renaissance capital, is rich in incredible art and architecture, and the Uffizi Gallery houses a vast array of paintings. Here are some of the best Italian Renaissance art in the world, including Botticelli’s Primavera, Leonardo da Vinci’s Annunciation and Adoration of the Magi, and important works by Caravaggio, Lippi, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian, can be found.
The Vatican Museums in Vatican City
The Vatican Museums house one of his collections of the most culturally significant art in the world. Inspiring, awe-inspiring, and closely tied to Western culture, this museum is a must-see for anyone wanting to understand the history of Rome, Italy, the Catholic Church, and art history as we know it!
Colosseum and Trevi Fountain in Rome
Rome’s beautiful Trevi Fountain is a bastion of the city’s impressive history and a symbol of its ancient empire. Its one of Rome’s first water sources, this fountain was a literal lifesaver for many citizens, bringing fresh, clean water to the heart of the city.
The Duomo in Milan
Watch the sun glint against the pink and white marble of Milan’s mighty Duomo. In fact, this is one of the most divisive major churches in Italy. Its facades are adorned with more than 3,000 statues and towers of him, considered sacred by some, and exaggerated by others.
Pompeii in Campania
Before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, Pompeii was an important port city for the ancient Roman Empire. But it’s not just old ruins, it’s an almost perfectly preserved entire city. We are not ready to wander the streets of this ancient metropolis as we were 2000 years ago.
Alberobello in Puglia
For a truly unique experience away from the tourist hustle and bustle, head south to Alberobello in Puglia (Puglia in Italian). Travel back in time by visiting famous ‘real’ homes and old conical farmhouses. Alberobello is now one of Italy’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Puglia doesn’t get many foreigners, but it has some of the best wines and seafood in the country.
