Italy is on most people’s Bucket List for good reason.
Well, many good reasons.
The food. The history. The amazing museums and archaeological sites. La dolce vita.
Whatever lures you to Italy in the first place, chances are you’ll discover more than you expect from this culture-rich nation. Most first-timers to the country hit up the trifecta of Rome, Florence and Venice, each one unique in its own way and well worth seeing. After all, who doesn’t want to see the Colosseum, Michelangelo’s David, or the romantic canals of La Serenissima?
But with so MANY visitors to Italy and these 3 cities in particular, you may have an even better experience if you venture a little farther afield as well. There are other destinations small and large throughout the country that offer their own delights and surprises. Like tasting melt-in-your-mouth prosciutto in the town of San Daniele where this unique product is made, or enjoying a modern operatic performance in a smaller but no less impressive colosseum in Verona.
Regardless, whether you brave the crowds at the Vatican, attempt to drive the anxiety-inducing roads on the Amalfi coast, or rent an apartment to live like a local in a small town in northern Italy, just like the country’s infinite variety of pasta dishes, you’ll never get enough Italy in just one visit to satisfy your fix.
At least that’s been my experience.
READ MORE ON WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN ITALY BELOW.
For articles specifically about ROME, click here. VENICE, click here.
What to See in 7 Stunning Palazzos in Rome
Rome has as many reasons to visit as there are visitors, whether they come to marvel at ruins of the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, experience the vibrant lifestyle and la dolce vita of Italy’s capital city, or admire the myriad of art treasures that the city’s museums hold. But something overlooked by many visitors are the actual buildings in which those masterpieces are displayed. Here are 7 palazzos in Rome that are attractions within themselves.
2 Unique Places to Visit Near Venice: Sunny Caorle and Historic Cittadella
There’s more to Italy’s northern region of the Veneto than just Venice itself. The opportunities to explore Italy off the beaten path here are practically endless. Here are two places to visit near Venice that offer completely different experiences: in Caorle, a colourful seaside town on the Adriatic Sea, you can enjoy one of the region’s best beaches; while history buffs will love the historic town of Cittadella, where you don’t just admire the medieval walls that surround the city, you can walk on top of them!
Italy Off the Beaten Path: 4 Places to Visit in Friuli-Veneto Giulia
There is so much more to Italy than the 3 most popular bucket-list cities of Rome, Florence and Venice. If you are looking to explore places in Italy off the beaten path, here are 4 villages and towns to visit in the region of Friuli-Veneto Giulia. This area northeast of Venice offers the opportunity to go smaller and go slower and enjoy a much more relaxed, authentic Italian experience.
