The most beautiful sights of Italy
The best of the sights in Italy
Italy is famous not only for its beautiful beaches, pizza and football, but also for its beautiful historical monuments. Of course, the most famous of them can be found in Rome or Florence, but other cities also offer magnificent monuments. Let's take a look at the most beautiful and famous monuments in Italy.
Colosseum
The largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire
The Roman Colosseum is the most famous amphitheater in the world. It is almost two thousand years old. It was unbelievable that at the time it was up to 50,000,000 sitting spectators. He was famous for gladiatorial games continue reading
St. Mark's Basilica
The best example of Byzantine architecture
St. Basil's Cathedral Mark is the main church and one of the most important monuments of Venice and Italy. Today it is probably the best preserved example of Byzantine architecture. It is located on Saint Mark's Square next to the Doge's Palace. The basilica hase about 1000 years old core, with five domes, arches and windows decorated with a tracery, and with stunning interiors is rightly one of the most beautiful medieval buildings in the world. continue reading
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Architectural curiosity
The Leaning Tower (Torre pendente) is located in Pisa, Italy. Together with the Duomo, the Baptistery and the adjacent cemetery, it stands in the Piazza dei Miracoli, also known as the Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo). The sloping tower with a circular floor plan, built of white marble, serves as a bell tower. It is almost 56 meters high. Construction began in 1173, but shortly after construction began in 1174, it began to tilt. The reason is the shallow foundations in soft rock. continue reading
Pompeii
A city buried in ashes
The ancient city of Pompeii with a tragic event in which it was covered with ashes after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79. The city is located in the Gulf of Naples and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. The rediscovery of this city and its gradual discovery can be without exaggeration one of the most important archaeological discoveries ever. continue reading
Trevi Fountain
The most famous fountain of the world
The Baroque Trevi Fountain is one of the most visited Roman monuments. It is considered to be the most beautiful fountain in the world. Built in the 18th century. continue reading
Piazza del Campo
The most beautiful square of Tuscany
In the center of the Tuscan Siena you will find not only a beautiful but also an interesting and original square – Piazza del Campo – the ideal starting point for exploring the city. You will also find the city’s most important sights, such as the Palazzo Pubblico and the Torre del Mangia continue reading
Volterra
Alabaster city
Do you like pure Tuscan history in one place? Would you like a theater more than two thousand years old next to Florentine architecture from the 15th century? Do you like Etruscan monuments at your fingertips and artifacts in museums? Or workshops where alabaster has been processed for centuries? And what about the historic city gates or the massive fortress from the 16th century? All this is crowned by beautiful views of the Tuscan countryside from the top of the fortified cliff. Then Volterra is the ideal choice. continue reading
Alberobello
A romantic town in the south of Italy
Alberobello is a small town located in the very heels of Italy – in Puglia. The town is known for its beautiful houses, whose shape resembles beehives. These houses are called trulli. Since 1996, the town is part of UNESCO. continue reading
Castel del Monte
Unique octagonal building
Castel del Monte from the 13th century attracts at first sight with its regular octagonal profile, which was very unusual, especially at the time. It is still not entirely clear about the original purpose of this building, but the castle probably served as a hunting lodge or prison. continue reading
Pantheon
The best preserved ancient temple
The Pantheon was built before the beginning of our era and was originally dedicated to all Roman gods. Thanks to the fact that it was dedicated to the Virgin Mary during Christianity, it has been beautifully preserved to this day. You will find it in the middle of Piazza Rotonda continue reading
Arena in Verona
Verona's most famous monument
Right in the middle of Verona's historic center – in Piazza Bra stands the wonderfully preserved Roman Arena, one of the largest in the Colosseum and the Capua Amphitheater. The arena is still used for theatrical performances to this day. continue reading
Temple of Concordia in Agrigento
The most beautiful ancient temple in Sicily
In Sicily you will find not only the largest European volcano Etna, but also a number of well-preserved ancient monuments. Probably the most beautiful temple you can visit here is the Concordia in Agrigento. Apart from it, you can also see, for example, the Temple of Giunone or Ercole. continue reading
