Italy is a stunning country with many incredible historical sights to explore. If you’re planning a trip abroad, it might be hard to narrow down your list of possible destinations. So let’s start by looking at the most famous historical places in Italy.
The Colosseum is one of the most iconic sites in Rome, if not all of Italy. It was built to hold 80,000 spectators during gladiator fights that would take place during special events called “games” (gladiatorial games). The Colosseum Arena is located at the top of a hill and can be seen from anywhere in Rome.
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The first thing you’ll notice when visiting this historical landmark is how small it is! Although it appears much larger on television channels like HBO or Netflix than it does up close or even from high above ground level (which I highly recommend doing), we took a tour here one day and learned that there are only about 60 columns inside which support its massive structure and those aren’t even visible from underneath where most tourists stand!
If you’re planning on seeing both sides then make sure your visit includes two main attractions: Arena A (where Christians were executed) & Arena B (where Christians were freed). They’re connected by walkways so don’t worry if they seem too far apart when looking at maps online beforehand; they’re right next door to each other once inside!
Tickets cost €9 ($9.54) per person but children under 12 get free entry with their parents/guardians paying only €5 ($5.30). Be sure not to forget any extra cash though because food stalls sell snacks throughout each block during regular hours too. You can opt for the Colosseum tour. From private Colosseum tours to group tours, you can choose any, which fits your budget. Prior booking of the Colosseum tour is a wise choice.
Roman temple Pantheon:
The Roman temple Pantheon is situated in Rome, Italy. It was dedicated to all the gods of ancient Rome and was originally built by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus (27 BC – 14 AD). The original building was completed in 27 BC with the emperor’s approval after he had visited Greece and saw what they had done with their temples there.
The Pantheon has been rebuilt many times over its long history; some parts have even been destroyed completely!
It is still used today as a church and contains statues of saints from Christianity such as St. Paul or Pope Urban II who allowed people from different religions together during war times when everyone else believed otherwise.”
Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista:
The Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista, also known as Siena Cathedral, is the main church in the city of Siena and one of its most iconic buildings. It was built between 1227 and 1260 and has a unique architectural style that reflects both its medieval origins as well as its history as an important religious site.
The cathedral’s interior contains frescoes dating back to 1330-1450. These include works by such artists as Giotto di Bondone or Pietro Cavallini (among many others). In addition to these paintings on canvas or wood paneling, there are also some beautiful sculptures inside this Gothic edifice—most notably marble relief carvings depicting Christ with His disciples on Mount Tabor (known today as Mount Olivet).
Galleria dell’Accademia:
The Galleria dell’Accademia is a museum situated in Florence, Italy. It is located on the Via Ricasoli, in the Oltrarno quarter, in front of the Piazzale Michelangelo. The gallery was originally built between 1765 and 1767 by Ferdinando Fuga as part of his project for an academy building for artists to be housed there; when this plan failed (it was too costly), he instead opened up space for art exhibitions at Santa Maria Novella church. Fuga’s gallery holds paintings from different periods and styles of art; however, it also contains works by artists who have never been exhibited elsewhere before such as Francesco Furini (1708–1785) who painted portraits while living near Florence during his lifetime but never showed them publicly until after death!
Pompeii:
Pompeii is a Roman town that was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The city has been excavated since the 18th century, giving us a snapshot of Roman life.
Pompeii is an important archaeological site, as it gives us an insight into what life was like for people at that time. It also has one of the largest collections of frescoes from Pompeii or Herculaneum (which also suffered from an eruption).
Leaning Tower of Pisa:
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most iconic buildings in Italy and has been featured on countless postcards, calendars, and coffee mugs. But what exactly is it? And why does it lean?
The tower was built between 1173 and 1304. It’s leaning at an angle of 3 degrees because it was constructed on soft ground that shifted during construction. You can still see where the foundation was when they started building this ancient structure!
The tower itself is 42 meters tall (nearly 130 feet), making it one of the tallest towers in Europe at its time of construction. If you’re ever wondering how they managed to build such a large tower without any help from modern technology like cranes or scaffolding (which would have been impossible anyway), this explanation may help: “These days,” says Dr. David Whitehouse from Bath Spa University College who has studied Pisa’s famous leaning tower extensively over many years.
Duomo di Milano:
The Duomo di Milano is a cathedral situated in the city of Milan, Italy. It was built between 1386 and 1472 and is the largest Gothic church in the world.
Cathedral:
The Cathedral has been the seat of the Archbishop of Milan since 1274. It also houses two museums: one dedicated to Renaissance art, furniture, and sculpture; another dedicated to modern Italian art (including works by Giacomo Manzoni). The cathedral’s renowned ambulatory contains some 500 statues representing saints from all over Europe as well as other countries like Armenia, Persia, and China.
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Tuscany:
Tuscany is known for its wine, and wine tours are a great way to see the countryside and learn about the history of the region. There are many different wine tours available, from self-guided tours that let you explore on your terms to guided tours with a knowledgeable tour guide. This article will give you an overview of some of these options so that you can make an informed decision about what would best suit your needs when planning your trip to Italy!
Italy has several historical sites you should visit while you’re there. The first is the Colosseum, where gladiators battled to the death for Caesar’s entertainment. Next up is one of Italy’s most beautiful buildings: Siena Cathedral. Then head back to Rome and see what remains from its heyday as an imperial capital: The Pantheon—it was built in 125 AD and still contains some marble columns from ancient Greece! You can take Colosseum tickets to skip the queues.
Siena Cathedral:
You’ll also want to check out Siena Cathedral again before heading down south into Tuscany for some more classical architecture—like this great building near Pisa called Leaning Tower (which leans because it has no support underneath).
Also worth seeing are Pompeii and Herculaneum (two towns in Campania that were wiped off the map by Mt Vesuvius), which gives us insight into how people lived during Roman times through artifacts such as furniture or wall paintings found onsite.”
So, if you’re looking for a great way to get out and explore Italy, it’s hard to beat the places we’ve mentioned here. They’re all gorgeous, they’re all historical and they offer some amazing experiences.
