Top 5 Must-Visit Sites in Italy

No other country in Europe will give travellers the opportunity to indulge in a variety of sightseeing activities than Italy (in Danish it is called Italien). From romantic gondola rides to creepy yet interesting tours of the buried city of Pompeii - there is definitely something suited for the tastes of every traveller.

Located in Southern Europe, Italy is considered as the birthplace of Western culture. It is also a country which is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as a storage place to most of the world's most important Renaissance art pieces. With France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia as its neighbouring countries, Italy stands out in such a way that there are plenty of must-visit sites which reflect the country's history.

To give you a preview, here are some of the must-visit sites when travelling to this lovely and interesting city:
1. The Coliseum in Rome
Located in Rome, one of the most historical and romantic cities in Italy, the Coliseum is an ancient amphitheatre. It can hold up to 55,000 people and was built by Emperor Vespasian in AD80. A similar must-visit site in Rome is the Pantheon, a spectacular dome which is now surrounded by lively piazzas. There's also Piazza Navona which was originally built as a stadium in the first century.

2. The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Pisa
You absolutely cannot mistake the Leaning Tower of Pisa for anything else. Pisa used to be the medieval maritime republic in Italy, which now has a very tourist-y feel to it.

3. The Buried City of Pompeii in Naples
Naples is one of the oldest cities of the western world which is now considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also home to the Buried City of Pompeii which is an eerily enlightening tour for first-time visitors to Italy. Naples is also where you will find the ruins of the ancient Roman town of Ercolano, and it is located near the famous Vesuvius volcano.

4. Michelangelo's Statue of David in Florence
Even if you're not an art lover by heart, your interest will definitely be captured once you see the famous Michelangelo statue in Florence. Known as the Renaissance City, Florence has plenty of well-known museums where some of the most important pieces of the art world are kept.

5. The City of Milan
If you're looking for something a bit modern to tour, you definitely should stop by Milan. Not only is it one of the main fashion capitals of the world, but it is also Italy's main hub of business and trade.

With such stunning sights like these, why would you even think of passing up the opportunity to travel to Italy? To read more about the beauty of that country click here.