Consider Italy’s Mediterranean Coast
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Italy is one of the most popular tourist destinations in whole world. In fact, it is ranked as the fifth major tourist destination and is attracting at least 43.7 million tourists every year. It is situated on the Italian Peninsula in southern Europe and contains the two largest islands in the Mediterranean, Sicily and Sardinia, and obviously tourism is very significant for their economy. The Roman Empire, Medieval Ages and Renaissance, all of these are predecessors of Italy. They are the reasons why Italy is very successful when it comes to tourism. They have left their mark with great cultural heritage, buildings, paintings and much more. If what you want is the sun, the Mediterranean Coast paints beautiful views, thus making it the most ideal sun holiday destination. Be amazed with their different landscape and soothing climate. Surely there are lots of surprises for everyone in Italy. Cities in Italy are distinctive in their own way and each offers incredible places with lots to see and do.
The third most popular tourist destination in the European Union and the capital city of Italy is Rome. Rome is a breathtaking city with so much to see do. Of all the monuments, the Colosseum in Rome is the most exciting one. The Colosseum is a magnificent piece of architecture, which you certainly can't afford to miss once you visit this place. The Colosseum has an unbelievable story to offer as well. You will be amazed at the sheer capacity to stand tall after hundreds of years. These facts are enough reasons for you to visit this implausible monument. Other attractions include the Vatican, Trastevere, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. There are lots of things you can do in Rome you will surely want to visit it over and over again.
The stunning cities of Venice and Florence can be compared to outdoor museums just waiting to be discovered. The city of Venice stretches over 118 small islands in a shallow lagoon along the Adriatic. There are more than 400 bridges that connect the island. All forms of transportation in Venice are either by foot or water. For travel by water nothing can compare to the "Gondola", the most popular activitiy for couples who want to experience the romance and grandeur of Venice. These are customary Venetian rowing boats which have been used for several centuries. The Gondola and Gondolier (captain of the boat) play an important role in terms of public transportation and are something you must experience. Tourism is the main source of livelihood in the center of Florence since there are a lot of things to see and do here. Gallery Uffizi is one of the oldest and most famous galleries and museums in the world showcasing an academy of very rich and impressive collections of Venetian paintings.
The wonders of the sea air provide some of the most significant reasons to visit Italy's beaches - for your health! Of course, the expanse of the coastlines makes this country a wise investment as well. Its 7,600 kilometers of coastline have some of the most beautiful beaches in the Med, the Ligurian Sea, the Sardinian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea, in the west the Sicilian Sea and the Ionian Sea in the south and the Adriatic Sea in the east. After exploring the cities, touring the lakes and walking in the mountains, the beaches are the perfect place to relax, unwind and reflect. Most of the year the beaches are sunny and with 7,600 miles of shoreline bordering Italy and its islands, you can easily find waters where the temperatures are ideal for swimming. The sea and the sand welcome the sun seeker in comfort and style.
With the endless coastline and the oldest cities rich from all the history and culture time can give, there is much more to do in Italy. A selection of Italian food, wine gourmet tours and gastronomic vacation proposals from across the Italy, make this a destination sought after by any traveler. The great shopping centers and home of many renowned designers in the world, friendly people, warm Mediterranean climate, beautiful scenery and welcoming cobbled streets, soothing canals and waterways and more are waiting to be discovered. There is no better destination vacation than Italy!
