![]() Perugia is in the center of Italy and is the capital of the region of Umbria. The city’s rich history goes back to the ninth century B.C. It’s a walled city on a hilltop with great views over the valley and has several important monuments with a central square. It hosts a world-famous jazz festival in the summer. ![]() Perugia is a very cosmopolitan city and home to two universities. Bologna is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy. There are several squares, lined with buildings with porticoes. It has one of Europe’s oldest universities and a medieval center. Its streets are lined with beautiful archways, making it a good place to walk even in the rain. The city is in the northwest of Italy between the Po River and the foothills of the Alps.īologna is known for its beauty, wealth, and food. Turin has many historic cafes, artisan workshops, and archways. There are also many examples of baroque architecture and historic palaces. Turin, the host of the 2006 Winter Olympics, is a major cultural hub with several museums, elegant shops, and a variety of restaurants. Verona has a medieval center, Roman remains, and an interesting castle complex to explore. Verona is known for the story of Romeo and Juliet and for its Roman Arena, the third largest in Italy and the gathering place for a yearly opera festival. It holds many historical and artistic treasures. Naples has recently undergone some renovation but still retains much of its old character. It lies on the coast south of Rome and is an important city in southern Italy. Naples is one of Italy’s most vibrant cities. La Scala is one of the world’s most famous opera houses. Its Duomo, with its beautiful marble facade, is a popular site. It also has a rich artistic and cultural heritage. Milan, one of Europe’s richest cities, is known for stylish shops, galleries, and restaurants and has a faster pace of life than most Italian cities. There are also Medici palaces and gardens. Florence has several interesting museums with many famous paintings and sculptures. ![]() Its Duomo and Baptistery are magnificent but crowded with tourists as is their large piazza. Venice is in the northeast of Italy and historically was a bridge between East and West.įlorence is one of the most important Renaissance architectural and art centers. ![]() There are many museums, palaces, and churches to visit and wandering along Venice’s canals is interesting. The heart of Venice is Piazza San Marco with its magnificent church. Venice is one of Italy’s most beautiful and romantic cities as well as one of the most popular for visitors to Italy. Venice is a unique city built on water in the middle of a lagoon. Modern Rome is a bustling and lively city and has many restaurants to sample all sorts of Italian foods. The Temple of Venus is the largest temple in Ancient Rome. It was home to Italian plays and gladiator fights. The Coliseum is an arena, a huge and vast space of masonry walls and can be seen miles away because of its height and width. It is decorated with paintings and a garden. The Pantheon is a temple that was built in 27 BC under the Roman Empire. It has many ancient monuments, interesting medieval churches, beautiful fountains, museums, and Renaissance palaces. Rome is full of history everywhere you look.
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