10 REASONS TO VISIT ITALY: GOING TO ITALY for the FIRST TIME? (Best Places to Visit here!)

You can come up with at least 100 reasons why you should visit Italy. But for the sake of saving your time and putting it within 10 minutes, I limited that list to 10 reasons, especially for you.

In this blog, I’m going to discuss with you ten major reasons why you guys should visit Italy.
Hi guys, I’m Shimul, a travel blogger who is currently in Rome, the capital of Italy, and today I want to discuss with you 10 major reasons why you have to visit Italy.

Italy certainly has many things to offer: spectacular cities, ancient ruins, great beaches, and beautiful natural scenery, but so does any other European country, so Let’s Start.

1.Rome

There is no other city in the world like Rome. While Rome wants to be a more than 21st Century City, it desperately tries to keep its historical ruins and monuments from crumbling.

The city is really one large archaeological dig that continues to discover its 2 800 years of History. To be able to walk through the Coliseum and the Roman Forum, it’s a walk back in time.

If you love History, architecture, museums, great food shopping, historical monuments, and, of course, great gelato, you should head to Rome.

As an additional benefit of visiting Rome, you should also visit Vatican City, which is an amazing destination in its own right. These incredible ruins and monuments will not last forever.
So my advice, guys start planning your trip to Rome now

2. Venice

Okay, the truth about Venice, to be told, is that it’s old, sinking into the login floats occasionally, and sometimes it smells what other City on this planet can climb the same list and still being one of the most attractive destinations in the world.

Maybe everyone wants to visit Venice until it disappears into the Adriatic and becomes the lost City of Venice. In all my travels, I only had two wow moments in my life. The first came when I saw the Leforton Islands in Norway for the first time, and the second came when I stepped onto the plaza from the train station into the wonderful world of Venice.

Did I mention that it’s also Colorful full of life and has amazing churches, museums, great Seafood, fantastic shopping, and is just one of the most fun places you will have a visit?

3. Florence

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The top three are Rome, Venice, and Florence. There is really no mystery here. If you were to ask visitors to Italy what was their most favorite Italian city to visit, I’m pretty sure that for most of them, it will be Florence.

Florence is just right in so many ways. The city is just the right size, which makes it one of the most walkable cities in Italy. The centerpiece of Florence is, without any doubt, the Magnificent Basilica de Santa Maria de Fiori. Otherwise known as the Duomo, it should be noticed.

This city is the rightful birthplace of the Renaissance, and it’s loaded with wonderful art, architecture, and some of the finest museums in the world. Florence, without any doubt, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

4. Sardinia

While many people will argue that Sardinia should appear in this list, I could not resist placing this amazing Island. Sardinia is just the right place for your Unforgettable holidays, in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea between Europe and North Africa.

Sardinia will offer not only wonderful beaches but also ancient and almost uncontaminated Traditions. History, music, culture, Food Specialties, various delicious wide art, and an overall healthy lifestyle. Which makes Sardinia one of the five blue zones in the world.

Where it’s very frequent that the locals live for more than 100 years sounds unbelievable, but this is all about a certain year.

5. Climate

Italy has a predominantly Mediterranean climate with mild. Sometimes rainy, Winters and sunny hot and usually dry Summers. However, with such a large area and many geographical features, from high mountains to over 4,000 miles of Coastline, you will find plenty of regional differences and even microclimates.

This is why you can visit Italy all year round. Are you a big fan of winter sports activities? Brilliant, just go up north. Dolomite the Italian Alps and spend your holidays skiing, snowboarding, or just having fun in deep, fluffy snow. Constant cold and warm temperatures are fantastic. Go to Sardinian or Sicilia and enjoy your Unforgettable Beach holidays.

The only thing I don’t recommend you do is to go to Rome in August as if crochet in the hot up to 45 degrees Celsius easy. I don’t think you would like to spend your precious holiday under the burning Sun to see the major attractions.

6. Food

I cannot avoid mentioning Italian fate when we’re talking about 10 main reasons why you should visit Italy. Of course, Italian food. I’ve never had a bad meal in Italy, including stopping at the services on the motorway for a quick bite. The different regions of Italy all have their unique Specialties.

No matter where you go, you will always find delicious local Cuisine, and if you ever get an opportunity to have a homemade meal, you should jump on this chance right away.

Those will be the finest meal you will ever have in Italy, and the wine, no Italian milk would be complete without it, cute housewife. There is so much delicious locally produced wine all around Italy. So be sure to sample them all.

7. People

Italian people or another reason why you must visit Italy. The level of Italian Hospitality will take your breath away. Sometimes Italians get a bad reputation for being impassioned with tourists and the authority as the big pocket capital of the world.

I have never experienced any of those, and to be honest with you. I find Italian people very warm and hospitable. Don’t get me wrong, some nasty people will pick your pocket if the opportunity Rises, but this can happen in any country in the world. Just be sure to be always aware of your surroundings.
My many great experiences with the locals are the best memories I have of all these little ladies working in local shops without speaking any English. They’re trying their best to help you as much as they can to the wonderful owners of Estatijinali little restaurant in the very heart of Rome, who always make my day.

Every time I come here to help you communicate with the locals in a better personal level, learn a little bit of Italian, if, it’s just a few key phrases to make you involved in this conversation.

8. Sicily

Often overlooked by visitors for the more popular destinations farther north, Sicily is a world on its own and a great reason to visit Italy with an extraordinary combination of Greek temples, Norman churches, Roman mosaics, and classic Baroque towns.

Sicily is a Melting Pot of cultures reflecting thousands of years of boring occupation, from the beautiful sceneries of Taormina to the wonderfully preserved temples of Agrigento and the Magnificent Cathedral of Monreale.

Sicily has much to offer those who venture to the island and remember Mount Aetna. This massive, active volcano dominates on the Eastern side of Sicily and makes for a great day trip from Taormina or Catania.

9. Mountains and Lakes

The mountains and lakes might be one of many things to come to your mind when you’re planning a trip to Italy. But there needs to be more to start planning the trip from the stunning Del Amity in the Northeast to the Italian Alps in the north. This is an amazing playground for those of you guys who love hiking, biking, or skiing.

And dotted Among The Valleys of those fascinating mountains are some of Italy’s most gorgeous lakes. Drive to Grandastrada De le Dolomite Grand Dolomiti highway for an unforgettable trip on one of the most scenic roads in the world.

Northern Italy is also home to some of the most scenic Lakes, including Lake Como, Lake Majora, and Lake Garda.

10. It Dosen’t Have To Break The Bank

Most people don’t consider traveling to Italy because they think it’s extremely expensive, while travel in Europe in general can be quite expensive; it doesn’t have to break the bank. There are a number of strategies you can use to reduce costs. For starters, it’s always cheaper to travel during the Season or at least the shoulder season; if you’re traveling once everyone else does well, the demand will be high.

So, in this case, you will have to pay top dollar accommodations that run the range from outrageous to reasonable. The key is finding hidden jumps that offer charm and comfort without emptying your wallet.

This takes some planning and work, but you can find accommodations below 100 dollars per night in Italy. Find a highly-rated bed and breakfast or stay in Agriturismo, and you will get a more authentic experience than in a large hotel or Resort.

Conclution

So there you have it, 10 really strong reasons to visit Italy. Design what interests you the most, start planning, and hack to that particular region. I should add here that travel within Italy is very easy as they have a great train system that connects all the major cities and regions the trains run fairly often, are reasonably priced and very punctual.

One final word of caution: before you go, please do not try to see everything in one single trip; visitors who run through in a desperate attempt to see everything. And miss out on the little things that make it so special. Take your time, and be sure to stop and take it all in, as you may never come this way again.

Thank you so much