People mainly visit Italy for its rich culture, cuisine, history, fashion and art, its beautiful coastline and beaches, its mountains, and priceless ancient monuments. Italy also contains more World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world.

San Marino (map) and the Vatican City (map) are two microstates surrounded by Italy. As they use the euro, the Italian language and have no border controls, they are easy to visit.

Rome, as the capital of the powerful and influential Roman Empire, attracted thousands to the city and country from all over the empire, which included most of the Mediterranean, Northern Africa, mainland Great Britain (England) and the parts of the Middle East.

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Real “tourism” only affected in Italy in the second half of the 17th century, with the beginning of the Grand Tour (wikivoyage). This was a period in which European aristocrats, many of whom were British, visited parts of Europe; Italy, Greece and other Mediterranean places were amongst the most popular.

This was in order to study ancient architecture and the local culture. Due to the Grand Tour, tourism became even more prevalent – making Italy one of the most desired destinations for millions of people.

⇒ I Borghi più belli d’Italia – is an association of small Italian towns of historical interest (wiki).

One of the great things about Italy is that its long thin shape means that when you get fed up with sightseeing, you are often near a beach. In many of the more popular areas, large sections of beach are reserved as paid beaches.

Italian food inside of Italy is different than what they call “Italian food” in America. It is truly one of the most diverse in the world, and in any region, or even city and village you go, there are different specialities. In Italy, cuisine is considered a kind of art.

Violent crime rates in Italy are low compared to most European countries. If you’re reasonably careful and use common sense you won’t encounter personal safety risks even in the less affluent neighbourhoods of large cities.

Tiqets is an online booking platform for museums and attractions that connects travelers worldwide with more ways to experience culture.

Italy is a popular tourist destination with a wide range of thematic areas to cater to different interests. Here are some of the main thematic areas of tourism in Italy:

Cultural tourism: Italy has a rich cultural heritage with a history that dates back to ancient times. Many tourists visit Italy to explore its art, architecture, and history. The country has numerous museums, art galleries, and historical sites, such as the Colosseum (map), the Vatican Museums (map), and the Leaning Tower of Pisa (map).

Culinary tourism: Italy is known for its delicious food and wine. Tourists often visit Italy to experience its culinary traditions, such as pasta, pizza, gelato, and wine. There are many food and wine tours and cooking classes available to tourists.

Coastal tourism: Italy has a long coastline with beautiful beaches and seaside towns. The Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, and the Italian Riviera are some of the popular destinations for coastal tourism in Italy.

Trenitalia – Your best friend while traveling in Italy.

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BUS: Abruzzo ⇒ Arpa / Apulia e Basilicata ⇒ Marino / Calabria ⇒ Saj / Lombardy ⇒ Autostradale S.p.A. / Tuscany ⇒ Sena / Sicily ⇒ Sais. + More: Flixbus • EuroLines • Busabout Adventure Coach Travel Europe • Europe by Bus • Buses on the Web.

TRAIN: Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori • Trenitalia + International Rail • RailEurope. ⇒ *Rail travel in Italy

AIRPORT: Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport • Ciampino Airport • Milan Malpensa Airport • Linate Airport • Orio al Serio Airport.

FERRY: Grimaldi Lines • Gnv Grandi Navi Veloci • Moby Line • Snav • Emilia Romagna Lines • Saremar.  ⇒ *Ferries in the Mediterranean

Paesaggi e cammini, natura e sport, arte e sapori. Nel nostro Paese c’è sempre qualcosa che ancora non conosci.

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Useful information on the travel documents required to enter Italy. Consular Services and visas. Visa for entry and stay in Italy.

Our article about the city of Rome. Information about the city’s attractions, culture, events, and activities. Public transport.

Trenitalia offers national rail transport in Italy and international connections to Austria, France, Germany, and Switzerland.