Things to Do

Things to Do in Italy

There are 2,167 attractions in Italy. Colosseum, ancient roman amphitheatre in central rome, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Colosseum
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Colosseum
Ancient Roman amphitheatre in central Rome
Archaeological Site
Pompeii
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Pompeii
Ancient Roman city preserved by Vesuvius eruption
Archaeological Site
Uffizi
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Uffizi
Prominent Florence gallery housing Renaissance masterpieces
Museum
Grand Canal (Venice)
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Grand Canal (Venice)
Main waterway through Venice with historic palaces
Area
Trevi Fountain
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Trevi Fountain
Baroque fountain in Rome famous for coin-throwing
Monument
Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Leaning Tower of Pisa
Medieval freestanding bell tower noted for its tilt
Amusement Park
Amalfi Coast
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Amalfi Coast
Scenic Mediterranean coastline with steep cliffs and towns
Cape
Milan Cathedral
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Milan Cathedral
Gothic cathedral and Milan's central landmark
Church
Roman Forum
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Roman Forum
Ruins of ancient Rome's civic and religious center
Plaza
Ponte Vecchio
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Ponte Vecchio
Medieval stone bridge over Florence's Arno River
Building
St Mark's Campanile
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St Mark's Campanile
Iconic bell tower dominating Venice's St. Mark's Square
Tower
Pantheon, Rome
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Pantheon, Rome
Ancient Roman temple with massive domed concrete roof
Church
Piazza San Marco
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Piazza San Marco
Principal public square of Venice with basilica
Square
Rialto Bridge
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Rialto Bridge
Historic stone arch bridge spanning Venice's Grand Canal
Building
Cinque Terre
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Cinque Terre
Coastal string of five fishing villages with terraces
Area
Florence Cathedral
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Florence Cathedral
Rose-domed cathedral dominating Florence's skyline
Church
Doge's Palace
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Doge's Palace
Venetian Gothic palace and former ducal residence
Museum
Castel Sant'Angelo
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Castel Sant'Angelo
Cylindrical fortress and mausoleum along Rome's Tiber
Museum
Spanish Steps
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Spanish Steps
Baroque steps linking Piazza di Spagna and Trinità
Monument
Mount Vesuvius
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Mount Vesuvius
Active volcano overlooking the Bay of Naples
Volcano
Blue Grotto
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Blue Grotto
Sea cave on Capri famed for blue light
Museum
Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata
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Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata
Roman cities preserved by Mount Vesuvius' eruption
Historical Site
Palazzo Pitti
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Palazzo Pitti
Former Medici palace housing Renaissance art collections
Palace
Alta Via 1
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Alta Via 1
Trail
Via Francigena
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Via Francigena
Trail
Victor Emmanuel II Monument
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Victor Emmanuel II Monument
Large national monument commemorating Italy's unification
Monument
Gardaland
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Gardaland
Popular Italian amusement park on Lake Garda
Amusement Park
Galleria dell'Accademia
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Galleria dell'Accademia
Florentine museum housing Michelangelo's David statue
Museum
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Florence)
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Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Florence)
Museum housing Florence cathedral artworks and original sculptures
Museum
Aquarium of Genoa
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Aquarium of Genoa
Large Mediterranean aquarium with diverse marine exhibits
Zoo
Piazza dei Miracoli
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Piazza dei Miracoli
Historic Pisa square with leaning cathedral and tower
Historical Site
Naxos (Sicily)
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Naxos (Sicily)
Ancient Greek archaeological site with Doric temple ruins
Archaeological Site
Royal Palace of Caserta
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Royal Palace of Caserta
Grand Bourbon palace with extensive landscaped gardens
Palace
Palace of Venaria
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Palace of Venaria
Baroque royal residence with formal gardens near Turin
Palace
Via Alpina
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Via Alpina
Trail
Museo Egizio
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Museo Egizio
Turin museum specializing in ancient Egyptian artifacts
Museum
Cappella Sansevero
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Cappella Sansevero
Historic chapel in Naples with notable sculptures
Church
National Archaeological Museum, Naples
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National Archaeological Museum, Naples
Major archaeological museum housing Roman and Pompeii artifacts
Museum
Galleria Borghese
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Galleria Borghese
Roman villa housing Bernini sculptures and Caravaggio paintings
Museum
Palazzo dei Normanni
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Palazzo dei Normanni
Historic Norman palace, seat of Sicily's regional parliament
Castle
Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci
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Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci
Milan science museum featuring Leonardo da Vinci models
Museum
Capitoline Museums
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Capitoline Museums
Rome's museums on Capitoline Hill with ancient Roman art
Museum
Trani Cathedral
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Trani Cathedral
Romanesque seaside cathedral in Trani dedicated to Saint Nicholas
Church
Valle dei Templi
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Valle dei Templi
Extensive ancient Greek temple ruins overlooking Agrigento
Archaeological Site
Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Bari
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Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Bari
Romanesque basilica in Bari housing Saint Nicholas' relics
Church
MAXXI
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MAXXI
Contemporary art and architecture museum in Rome
Museum
Pinacoteca di Brera
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Pinacoteca di Brera
Historic Milan art gallery with Renaissance masterpieces
Museum
Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
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Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
Early Christian basilica in Ravenna with Byzantine mosaics
Church
Santa Maria Novella
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Santa Maria Novella
Historic Florence church with distinctive Renaissance and Gothic elements
Church
Pisa Cathedral
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Pisa Cathedral
Medieval cathedral in Pisa's Campo dei Miracoli complex
Church
Galleria Palatina
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Galleria Palatina
Florentine gallery in Palazzo Pitti with Renaissance masterpieces
Museum
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
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Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Modern art museum in Venice exhibiting 20th-century works
Museum
Gallerie dell'Accademia
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Gallerie dell'Accademia
Venetian gallery housing pre-19th-century Venetian paintings and sculpture
Museum
Museo Correr
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Museo Correr
Venetian museum documenting city history and art
Museum
Museo Nazionale Romano
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Museo Nazionale Romano
Rome's national museum displaying ancient Roman antiquities and sculptures
Museum
Boboli Gardens
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Boboli Gardens
Historic Renaissance gardens behind Pitti Palace, Florence
Museum
Museo del Novecento
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Museo del Novecento
Museum of 20th-century Italian art in Milan
Museum
Museo Teatrale alla Scala
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Museo Teatrale alla Scala
Museum of opera history adjacent to La Scala
Museum
Malatestiana Library
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Malatestiana Library
Renaissance civic library with original medieval manuscripts preserved
Building
Ducal Palace, Mantua
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Ducal Palace, Mantua
Extensive Renaissance palace complex, former Gonzaga residence
Palace
Ancient theatre of Taormina
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Ancient theatre of Taormina
Ancient Greek-Roman theater with Mount Etna and sea views
Museum
Bargello
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Bargello
Historic Florence museum with Renaissance sculpture collection
Museum
Mole Antonelliana
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Mole Antonelliana
Turin landmark tower housing the National Museum of Cinema
Tower
Gallerie di Piazza Scala
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Gallerie di Piazza Scala
Exhibition space beside La Scala showcasing fine arts
Museum
Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile
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Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile
Turin museum showcasing historic automobiles and racing heritage
Museum
Museo Enzo Ferrari
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Museo Enzo Ferrari
Museum celebrating Enzo Ferrari and Ferrari cars
Museum
Aeolian Islands
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Aeolian Islands
Volcanic island archipelago north of Sicily, active volcanoes
Islands
Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe
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Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe
Byzantine-era basilica renowned for its mosaics
Church
Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta, Aquileia
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Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta, Aquileia
Early Christian basilica with ancient mosaics and baptistry
Church
Santa Maria della Scala, Siena
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Santa Maria della Scala, Siena
Historic hospital complex converted into cultural museum
Museum
Triennale di Milano
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Triennale di Milano
Design and architecture museum hosting exhibitions and events
Museum
Galleria Ferrari
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Galleria Ferrari
Museum showcasing Ferrari road and race cars
Museum
Sacro Monte di Crea
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Sacro Monte di Crea
Hilltop pilgrimage complex with Baroque chapels and gardens
Church
Castelvecchio Museum
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Castelvecchio Museum
Medieval castle housing Verona's art and military exhibits
Museum
Museo Galileo
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Museo Galileo
Science museum with historic scientific instruments and telescopes
Museum
Sacra di San Michele
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Sacra di San Michele
Hilltop abbey and symbol of Piedmont's heritage
Monument
Neapolis
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Neapolis
Ancient Greek archaeological site in Sicily
Museum
The National Cinema Museum
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The National Cinema Museum
Italian film museum inside the Mole Antonelliana
Museum
Baptistry San Giovanni
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Baptistry San Giovanni
Romanesque baptistery famous for bronze doors and mosaics
Religious Site
Basilica Palladiana
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Basilica Palladiana
Renaissance civic building in Vicenza with Palladian loggia
Church
Museo Nazionale di San Marco
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Museo Nazionale di San Marco
Former Dominican convent with Renaissance art collection
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome
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Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome
Contemporary art museum exhibiting Italian and international artists
Museum
Teatro Olimpico
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Teatro Olimpico
Renaissance theater in Vicenza with permanent scenic perspective
Theater
Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna
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Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna
Italy's national modern art collection in Rome
Museum
Galleria Doria Pamphilj
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Galleria Doria Pamphilj
Private Roman palace museum with Renaissance and Baroque art
Museum
Archaeological Civic Museum of Bologna
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Archaeological Civic Museum of Bologna
Bologna museum showcasing archaeological finds from Emilia-Romagna
Museum
Risiera di San Sabba
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Risiera di San Sabba
Former concentration camp and WWII memorial site
Museum
Basilica of San Vitale
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Basilica of San Vitale
Byzantine basilica in Ravenna famed for intricate mosaics
Church
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
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Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
Early Christian mausoleum noted for vivid mosaics
Monument
Pozzo di S. Patrizio
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Pozzo di S. Patrizio
Renaissance double-helix well in Orvieto
Museum
Birthplace of Gabriele D'Annunzio Museum
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Birthplace of Gabriele D'Annunzio Museum
Museum in D'Annunzio's birthplace showcasing his life
Museum
Museum of the Risorgimento (Turin)
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Museum of the Risorgimento (Turin)
Museum documenting Italy's unification and patriotic artifacts
Museum
Museum of Oriental Art (Turin)
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Museum of Oriental Art (Turin)
Museum of Asian art and archaeological collections
Museum
Tarot Garden
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Tarot Garden
Sculpture park featuring Niki de Saint Phalle's tarot sculptures
Museum
Vittoriale degli italiani
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Vittoriale degli italiani
Estate-museum dedicated to poet Gabriele D'Annunzio
Museum
South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology
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South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology
Archaeology museum housing the Iceman 'Ötzi' mummy
Museum
Basilica di Superga
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Basilica di Superga
Baroque hilltop basilica overlooking Turin
Church
Santa Maria della Spina
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Santa Maria della Spina
Small Gothic church on the Arno, noted for marble
Church
Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi
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Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi
18th-century royal hunting lodge near Turin
Palace
Camposanto Monumentale
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Camposanto Monumentale
Monumental cemetery surrounding Pisa's cathedral complex
Cemetery