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Updated Sep 2024
- 104.7/52998 ReviewFrom106.49
based on 150156 reviews"The Colosseum is not the only amphitheater built by the Romans. Many other examples of these grandiose structures are found throughout the former Roman Empire, testifying to Rome's expansion and influence in the ancient world."Rome.Colosseo1.4km from downtown Rome
Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to DoHighlights: New 7 Wonders of the World | World Heritage Site | 1,900-yr-old historic site | World's largest amphitheaterShow Less - 104.7/51653 ReviewFrom61.94based on 58913 reviews"The main landmark in Milan. Definitely must see during your stay. The roof of the cathedral is also very cool and great experience to do."Milan.Zona 1 Centro Storico448m from downtown MilanFeatured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to DoHighlights: World Heritage Site | Duomo Milan | 600-yr-old construction history | Gothic masterpieceShow Less
- 104.7/51154 ReviewFrom86.2based on 29133 reviews"Very shocking architecture, paintings, sculptures. Good physical strength can climb ladders and church roofs, time is abundant. The surrounding buildings are also very interesting, and the main attractions in Florence are all around it."Florence.Florence Historic Center681m from downtown FlorenceFeatured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to DoHighlights: World Heritage Site | 580-yr-old landmark | Brunelleschi's Dome | Gothic masterpieceShow Less
- 104.7/5363 ReviewFreebased on 13896 reviews"A beautiful city, rich in history and close to Venice and lake Como. prefect for a stop over before heading off to Swiss. Just beware of pickpockets on the metro and shops. would for sure visit again. all the major attractions are so close to wash others. staying next to the main train station is best as you want to use the metro as less as possible."Milan.Zona 1 Centro Storico285m from downtown MilanHighlights: Piazza Duomo is located in the center of Milan, surrounded by many important buildings, among which Milan's landmark Milan Cathedral is located here. The square gradually developed with the construction of the cathedral and was named after the cathedral. In the center of the square stands the equestrian bronze statue of the first king of the Kingdom of Italy, Vittorio Emmanuel II. There are also a series of important buildings around the square, such as the Promenade of Emanuele II, the Royal Palace with neoclassical architectural style, and the Cathedral Museum, exuding a strong medieval style. In the square, you can see flocks of pigeons strolling leisurely, and sometimes in the evening, you can see street performances with random performances. There are many shopping malls, shopping centers, luxury stores and high-end restaurants near the square, which is a well-known leisure shopping area in Milan.Show Less
- 104.6/5910 ReviewFrom30.29based on 80046 reviews"It is a very old building, full of the vicissitudes of time, I like it very much, the internal characteristics are very interesting, there is a video inside to tell everyone that this is a famous place to set off fireworks, there is a bridge place that is really like a place where the dragon is hidden in the movie. It’s so cool."Rome.Rome City Centre1.7km from downtown RomeHighlights: The Pantheon is a well-preserved building in ancient Rome, with a history of more than 2,000 years. Artist Raphael, Roman emperor Vittorio Emmanuel II and Wimble I rest here. The Pantheon was built by Agoriba, the son-in-law of the first emperor of the Roman Empire, Octavian, to worship the gods on Mount Olympia. Luo praised it as "Angel's Design". The Pantheon is located in the center of Rome. Its vestibule is Piazza Rotonda. There is a fountain erected with a tall steeple stele. The base of the stele is carved with scenes from ancient Roman mythology. The main building structure is simple and clear. It is a huge cylinder of equal width and height, covered with a semi-circular dome. There are no windows inside, and there are statues of gods all around. There is a large circular hole with a diameter of 8.9 meters on the top, which is the lighting point of the Pantheon. The light leaks from the top and changes the angle of the light with the movement of the position of the sun, giving people a sacred and solemn feeling.Show Less
- 9.94.7/51029 ReviewFrom146.09based on 39246 reviews"Uffizi Gallery is one of the most must visit museum in Italy 🇮🇹. The great artist’s works can be found there including Monalisa. Leonardo Davinci, Ralph art works are displayed in the museum. The ticket should be pre booking in order to avoid long line.Highly recommended to visit Uffizi Gallery."Florence.Florence Historic Center689m from downtown FlorenceFeatured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to DoHighlights: Italy's most-visited museum | Masterpieces of Italian & Renaissance art | Over 170K collectionsShow Less
- 9.14.6/5214 ReviewFreebased on 3430 reviews"Very interesting place, not only because of the Last Supper, but also because of the other fresco on the opposite side of the wall 😉"Milan.Milan City Centre1.2km from downtown MilanHighlights: Santa Maria delle Grazie is located in the west of Milan, on the south side of the Sforza Castle. This red Catholic building consists of a church and a Dominican monastery. It is famous for the fresco "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci in the monastery's refectory. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. . The Last Supper "The Last Supper" was created by Leonardo da Vinci in the 15th century, using innovative and bold painting techniques combining oil and tempera, creating a unique perspective effect, but also easily eroded. On August 15, 1943, the church and the congregation were bombed by British and American aircraft, and most of the canteen of the congregation was destroyed, but the wall on which The Last Supper was located survived. Centuries later, 80 percent of the painting's colors had faded, and restoration work began in 1977 and continued for 22 years. At present, the number of visitors is strictly controlled, and the number of visitors cannot exceed 30 at a time. In addition to the "Last Supper", the church building itself is also worth seeing. The church was built under the auspices of Duke Sforzesco and was finally completed in 1490. It was once used as the tomb of the Sforzesco family. Later, when the French invaded, the cultural relics and treasures in the church were looted, but the exquisite dome and frescoes were still preserved. The sacristy is now the Dominican cultural center, and often holds some salons and art exhibitions.Show Less
- 9.14.7/5575 ReviewFrom128.65based on 24131 reviews"a lovely tower exactly what is says on the tin! surrounding buildings are also very nice and worth a look. would definitely recommend a visit."Pisa.Pisa City Center409m from downtown PisaNo.1 of Night Attraction in ItalyHighlights: The Leaning Tower of Pisa is an iconic building in Italy and a wonder in the history of world architecture. It was selected as a world cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is actually an independent bell tower of the Cathedral of Pisa, located in the central square of Pisa, the Miracle Square. The square is full of people, and it is common for tourists to stretch out their arms and pose for pictures with the Leaning Tower in all kinds of whimsical shapes. Leaning Tower Construction History and Leaning Reasons The Leaning Tower of Pisa is more than 20 meters away from the cathedral. It has a cylindrical appearance and is made of white marble. The year of construction engraved in Latin on the base of the tower was 1174, and it was completed in 1350; but in fact, the calendar used in ancient Pisa was one year earlier than the Gregorian calendar, so the year of construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa was 1173. It is said that the Leaning Tower of Pisa was built with six trophies brought in by the Pisa fleet. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is 54.5 meters high and 16 meters in diameter. In the early stages of construction, the leaning tower tilted an average of 1 mm per year, and construction was temporarily suspended. Most believe the slope is due to uneven foundations and soft soil layers. In 1998, workers wrapped cables on the third tier, attached it to the frame, and removed some of the deposited soil to the north to bring the leaning tower into equilibrium. There are 213 arches on each floor of the leaning tower overlooking the city of Pisa. There are 294 spiral steps in the tower, for tourists to climb the tower and overlook the scenery of the whole city. Some steps are slippery, so you need to pay attention to your feet. In summer evenings, you can enjoy the beautiful night view of Pisa from the Leaning Tower. The experience of entering the Leaning Tower is very special. When you walk down the very narrow spiral staircase, you will feel as if you are on a boat. When you reach the top of the tower, the vision is suddenly clear. There is glass at the top of the tower, because the interior of the tower is hollow, so the ground floor can be seen directly through the glass. The process of climbing the tower is now limited by time and number of people. You need to go to the ticket office to book tickets in advance, or if you want to avoid long queues, you can buy tickets on the official website and print them out. Ticket holders to the summit should gather at the designated place in advance. The staff will first introduce the history of the Leaning Tower for 5 minutes, and then a special person will lead the team to climb the tower. Only 15 people are arranged in each batch, and the stay on the tower shall not exceed 30 minutes. If you feel that the Leaning Tower is too expensive, you can walk around the Leaning Tower, or visit the churches and museums on the square. There are many pedestrian streets near the scenic spot, and various handicrafts are sold in small shops.Show Less
- 9.04.6/5314 ReviewFrom126.27based on 32257 reviews"This is a very interesting gallery with many fantastic pieces but a relatively small gallery compared to the Uffizi. Most people go to see David, which is magnificent. You can probably walk around the whole gallery in a couple of hours unless you are into great detail."Florence.Florence Historic Center1.1km from downtown FlorenceHighlights: Founded in 1562, the Florence Academy Art Gallery is an affiliated art gallery of the Florence Academy of Fine Arts, famous for Michelangelo's "Statue of David". Florence Academy of Fine Arts Founded in 1339, the Florence Academy of Fine Arts is a world-renowned art institution. Together with the Paris Academy of Fine Arts, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the St. Petersburg Repin Academy of Fine Arts, they are known as the four major art academies that have made great contributions to world art and have far-reaching influence. Titian, Galileo, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Agni, Dante, Vasari (who was also the first Rector) were all its alumni. Art Museum Collection The most famous exhibit in the Accademia Art Museum is Michelangelo's David statue. In addition, you can see its replicas in all the squares or exhibition halls in the streets and alleys of Florence. The statue of David was originally placed on the municipal square, but the man was so popular that the school had to move it indoors to protect him. In addition to the David statue, other exquisite works by Michelangelo are also displayed here. You can also see important paintings by many well-known alumni, as well as modern and modern student works. The Accademia Gallery is an integrated place of European painting art, with a collection of works by the Venetian Tuscan painters from the 14th to the 18th centuries, such as Giorgione, Giovanni and Bellini. In addition, there are masterpieces of Italian art such as Titian's unfinished "Portrait of the Virgin of the Lamentation of Jesus".Show Less
- 8.84.6/5313 ReviewFrom90.8based on 14647 reviews"Such a lovely place. I’ve been here thrice. I just love the history and it was lovelier when I went to visit here for the third time with my mum and my brother. My mum enjoyed the castle’s surroundings and there’s a nearby cafe that we love so much.."Rome.Rome City Centre2.5km from downtown RomeNo.2 of Night Attraction in ItalyHighlights: The Fort Sant'Angelo was originally a family cemetery built by Emperor Hadrian. It was later converted into a papal fortress in the 6th century AD. It is said that in 590 AD, Pope Gregory saw an angel in the sky above the fort and named it the Holy Angel. Fort. Castel Sant'Angelo, located on the Tiber River, at the western end of the ancient Roman region, there are several bridges leading to the west bank of the Tiber River, the more important one is the bridge to the Castel Sant'Angelo (PonteSantaAngelo). When walking through the Pont Sant'Angelo, you may wish to take a closer look at the shape of the bridge and the various exquisite carvings on it. The bridge designed by Bernini can be said to be a masterpiece of Baroque decorative art, but only two of the angel statues on the bridge are made of The statue, sculpted by Bernini himself, has been moved to the church of Santa Adreadelle Fratte for proper preservation, and two replicas have been placed on the bridge. The history of Castel Sant'Angelo in the 2nd century AD, the Roman emperor Hadrian designed the Castel Sant'Angelo and personally directed its construction as the resting place for himself and his successors. Over the centuries, Castel Sant'Angelo has undergone a number of changes: first as a fortress to stop the Visigoths and Ostrogoths from invading, then as a prison, and later converted into a splendid papal palace. Now as a museum, in addition to the collection of stuccoes, frescoes and the residence furniture of the Pope, ancient weapons are also an important and precious collection here.Show Less
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FAQ
What Best Things to Do are there in Italy?
These are all Best Things to Do in Italy:Colosseum, Milan Cathedral, Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower, Cathedral Square, Pantheon
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Italy?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Italy include:Colosseum:4.7, Milan Cathedral:4.7, Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower:4.7, Cathedral Square:4.7, Pantheon:4.6
At what locations in Italy can Best Things to Do in Italy be found?
The Best Things to Do in Italy are mainly located in:Colosseum:Rome, Milan Cathedral:Milan, Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower:Florence, Cathedral Square:Milan, Pantheon:Rome
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