Places in Italy

Roman Forum, Italy - The Forum was the center of life in Ancient Rome, where politics and commerce occurred. Today, beautiful ruins and arches scatter the landscape. The best preserved monum...

Colosseum, Italy - The site of gladiator games, executions, battles, animal hunts, and drama. The famous Colosseum was Rome's greatest amphiteater, created in AD 72 by Emperor Vespasian. The f...

Valpolicella, Italy - The Valpolicella is a wonderfully hilly area bordered to the West by the Adige river and to the North by the Lessinia National Park. It is only a short distance from the artis...

The Leaning Tower Of Pisa, Italy - The Leaning Tower of Pisa the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. It is situated behind the cathedral and is the third oldest ...

Castel Sant'Angelo, Italy - A famous landmark of Rome, the Castel is a cylindrical castle-shaped structure beautifully situated across the river. The fortress was built in 139 AD as a mausoleum for Emp...

Venice, Italy - Venice is described as the, “undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man”. Located in northern Italy, the city is built over a lagoon of 118 islands connected by 400...

Trevi Fountain, Italy - Always crowded, the fountain is one of the largest and most famous fountains in Rome completed in 1762. A figure of Neptune accompanied by two Tritons on seahorses stands at ...

Palatine Hill, Italy - The Palatine Hill is some 70 meters high with views of the Roman Forum on one side, and the Circus Maximus on the other. The site is now a large open-air museum which tourists...

Pantheon, Italy - The "Temple of all the gods," is one of the best preserved buildings in Rome and a famous landmark. Built by Emperor Hadrian in AD 118, the building is dedicated to St. Mary ...

Piazza Navona, Italy - One of Rome's most spectacular Baroque-style piazzas, littered with shops, cafes, and street artists. The Piazza is one of the most famous and arguably the most beautiful of ...

Milan, Italy, Italy - The man ahead of me was clearly mad –talking to himself and gesturing as he walked along. Well-groomed, he wore a fine overcoat; it seemed such a shame. I saw several othe...

Trajan's Markets, Italy - A large series of ruins, Trajan's Markets was originally considered one of the wonders of the Classical World. The ruins were built by architect Apollodorus of Damascus, and ...

Spanish Steps, Italy - The longest and widest staircases in Europe, the Spanish Steps lead to the church of Trinità dei Monti. You'll find a beautiful blend of architectural styles from Romanesqu...