5 of the Best Cities to Visit in Italy

Italy is one of the best European cities to visit with lots of attractions to see. Some of the cities you should make a point of visiting are;

Genoa

This city is considered to be Italy’s main seaport nicknamed la Superba or the proud one because it has such impressive landmarks. It has a wealth of medieval architecture to explore from palaces to museums and churches. It’s a busy cosmopolitan city with amazing restaurants and wine bars. Its a place full of culture and color and walking the streets of this city will definitely be a pleasure as you enjoy the terracotta roofs of the colorful houses and admire the way of living here.

If you are not a fan of walking, you can take a municipal lift from one level of the city to another. Visit the Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Rosso to see some interesting art. Enjoy some lovely Italian ice-cream at the old port known as Porto Antico. For wonderful beaches in Genoa, visit Vesima Beach, Cavi di Lavagna beaches and Moneglia beaches where you can enjoy amazing sunsets and enjoy some fun activity in the water swimming, jet skiing or enjoying some paddle board yoga.

Verona

Verona, home of the famous Romeo and Juliet and well known for its Roman Arena is a great place to visit whenever you are in northern Italy. Verona has great landscapes and lots of beaches to enjoy. It’s a blaze of color and magnificent architecture. There are lots of buildings of historical value to visit. This is a great place for a road trip as you visit the various olive groves, orchards and vineyards along the way.

Naples

This is a vibrant city with lots of historical treasures to explore. If you want to visit the Bay of Naples and Pompeii then, this is a great place to start from. Pizza and seafood are great here and you will find lots of great pizza places and seafood restaurants to dine at.

Enjoy the archaeological display of Greek and Roman antiques in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Other museums to visit are Capodimonte Museum and Park and the Museum and Monastery of San Martino. To experience authentic Naples life spend some time at via San Biagio or visit the market square at Piazza del Mercato.

Listen to amazing opera at Teatro San Carlo. You can also grab a hydrofoil or ferry to the island of Capri where you will visit the Marina Grande Beach, or the Spiaggia dei Maronti for a great time in the water.

Florence

Renaissance art and architecture comes to mind whenever you mention Florence. Here you will find the churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce that are full of exceptional art, or you can enjoy an exhibition of Michelangelo’s architecture at the library of San Lorenzo. For even more art visit the Pitti Palace.

For a breathtaking view of Florence climb the church of San Miniato al Monte. Visit the Palazzo della Signoria where you will find sites of historical significance and the Piazza della Signoria for great sculptures. For fashion enthusiasts, this is the place to shop from high end jewelry shops to famous clothes shops there is so much to see.

Venice

This city lies in the middle of the lagoon and is one of the most romantic cities in Italy. This city has not lost its historic charm and attracts many history buffs. It is especially loved for its romantic feel and is an ideal getaway for couples. You will enjoy having romantic gondola rides with a loved one as you get serenaded and see some of the famous bridges in Venice along the way.

Venice is an architectural masterpiece with works of famous artists such as Veronese and Giorgione spread out throughout the city. Visit Saint Mark’s Square a place with great museums. The nice time to visit Venice is during February when they are celebrating the Carnevale festival. Situated on a lagoon there is sure to be some nice beaches and a place to go to for some sun and sand is definitely the Venice Lido.

These are some of the great coastal cities to visit in Italy.