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Tourist Attractions in Tours of Italy

Italy is a country found in Southern Europe which borders France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. The capital of Italy is Rome, seat of the Catholic Church and Center of Western Civilization. Its more popular cities are Milan, Rome, Venice, Florence and Naples.

Tours of Italy are sure to offer a lot to the tourists and visitors of the country because Italy is the only country with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It has 41 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country and it contributed a lot to the culture and heritage of its neighboring countries.

Attractions in Tours of Italy

Most tours of Italy comprise of museums and works of art by the masters. There are many works of art in Italy because many famous artists were from there. Among them are Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Donatello, Raphael, Tintoretto, Titian, Caravaggio, etc. These artists have many works of art in Italy both in museums and on the streets. Be sure to visit the museums when participating in tours of Italy. You will be amazed at how informative some of the works of art can be and the museums are definitely not boring.

Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the world so make sure that you include it in tours of Italy itinerary or even spend an entire vacation there. This city is so culturally rich and the history there is almost tangible. Tours of Italy usually include this city, not only because it is the capital of Italy but because there are so many places to go to and things to see in Rome.

Milan is said to be the fashion and design capital of the world and here you can also see the Piazza Duomo, reputed to be the world’s oldest shopping mall. It is Near the Duomo, one of the country’s largest churches and it has the world’s largest collection of marble statues. Many tours of Italy frequent Milan because many exciting things happen here and there are numerous works of art and structures of art that can be seen and marveled at.

Venice is one of the most amazing cities in the world because it is mostly submerged in water. Several tours of Italy include the city of canals. It is reputed to be one of the most romantic cities because of the gondolas that serve as icons of Venetian lore. Tours of Italy are very romantic and culturally inspiring. Many people love to just visit Italy and have the times of their lives in this beautiful and historic country.

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