Italy presents architecture from two millennia, from Roman temples to Renaissance museums. The country features volcanic zones near Naples, stone dwellings in Matera, and canals in Venice. Religious structures include St. Mark's Basilica, while art museums display Renaissance collections.
Rome, Italy
The monumental Roman amphitheater from the first century served as a venue for gladiator fights and public events with capacity for 50,000 spectators.
Pisa, Italy
The free-standing bell tower built of white marble reaches a height of 56 meters with a lateral inclination of 3.97 degrees.
Venice, Italy
The historic water transport system consists of 150 interconnected waterways that serve as main transportation routes between the city islands.
Florence, Italy
This Gothic church from the 13th century is crowned by Brunelleschi's dome and displays marble facades in three colors.
Vatican City, Italy
The papal collections contain ancient statues, paintings, tapestries and historical documents spanning several centuries of art history.
Naples, Italy
This first century Roman city remained buried under volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius until excavations revealed its streets and buildings.
Vatican City, Italy
This papal chapel contains famous wall paintings by Michelangelo, including the Creation of Adam on the ceiling and the Last Judgment on the altar wall.
Rome, Italy
This ancient plaza contains remains of government buildings, temples and monuments from the Roman Republic and Empire periods.
Liguria, Italy
These five villages on the coast are connected by hiking trails and offer local seafood cuisine and wine production.
Rome, Italy
Roman temple from the 2nd century featuring a 43-meter concrete dome and a cylindrical interior space with marble columns.
Lombardy, Italy
The third largest lake in Italy covers 146 square kilometers between steep mountain slopes. Historic palaces and Mediterranean gardens line its shores.
Milan, Italy
This Gothic church contains 3400 statues, 135 spires and 700 figures. Construction started in 1386 and was completed in 1965.
Venice, Italy
The cathedral consecrated in 1094 combines Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic architecture with golden mosaics, marble columns and five domes.
Naples, Italy
A 1281-meter volcano dominating the Campania region. Its eruption destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 AD.
Florence, Italy
The museum displays an extensive collection of Italian Renaissance art, featuring works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo.
Rome, Italy
The baroque fountain built in 1762 features Neptune on a shell chariot. Water flows over rocks into a large basin.
Rome, Italy
This archaeological site contains ruins of Roman imperial palaces and ancient temples from the city's founding period.
Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
This Greek temple complex from the 5th century BCE contains eight monumental stone buildings spread along a two-kilometer ridge.
Rome, Italy
The 200-acre park includes museums, a theater, a zoo, tennis courts and several lakes where visitors can rent boats.
Verona, Italy
A 13th century balcony in a stone building with medieval elements, connected to the Romeo and Juliet narrative.
Aeolian Islands, Italy
The 924-meter volcano shows continuous activity for over 2000 years with regular lava flows and explosions visible from the Mediterranean Sea.
Rome, Italy
Public square from the 15th century featuring three fountains, built over the remains of the Stadium of Domitian.
Matera, Italy
The stone dwellings built into the rock formations of Basilicata date from prehistoric times and remained inhabited until the mid-twentieth century.
Alberobello, Italy
The traditional circular buildings from the 16th century consist of white stone walls and pointed limestone roofs. The construction method allowed quick dismantling.
Milan, Italy
A cross-shaped shopping arcade from 1877 with a glass barrel vault ceiling. The floors display ornate mosaics. Luxury shops and restaurants line the corridors.
Tivoli, Italy
The complex spans 120 hectares and contains multiple palaces, Roman baths, a theater, various temples and water features built during Emperor Hadrian's reign.
Florence, Italy
This thirteenth-century palace served as government headquarters. The interior displays frescoes and statues from the Medici era.
Assisi, Italy
The three-level sacred complex contains the crypt of Saint Francis. The interior spaces display fresco cycles from the 13th century.
Nîmes, France
The rectangular Roman temple dates from the first century AD and stands on a raised podium with a frontal staircase leading to the entrance.
Siena, Italy
This thirteenth century town is encircled by fourteen towers and a two kilometer stone wall. The fortress served as a defensive outpost against Florence.
Campania, Italy
This Mediterranean island features steep cliffs, caves and grottoes. The town offers designer shops, restaurants and luxury accommodations with sea views.