| Italy is one of the most popular places to visit in the | | | | beautiful sculptures, and beautiful statues. This |
| world. It's a favorite of millions of tourists worldwide. | | | | magnificent building is also the home of the grave of |
| And who can blame them? Nobody can resist the | | | | the famous painter, Raphael. |
| charms of Italy's culture and architecture. This | | | | 5.) The Trevi Fountain |
| boot-shaped country was, after all, the home of the | | | | This world renowned fountain is famous for its sheer |
| Legendary Romans and the Heroes of the | | | | beauty and size, and it features several sculptures, |
| Renaissance. Indeed, if you're going to go to Italy, be | | | | including one of Neptune coming out from underwater, |
| prepared to have your breathe taken away by the | | | | riding on a sea shell that's drawn by two horses with |
| sheer beauty of the place. | | | | wings. It's featured in Dan Brown's famous novel, the |
| 1.) The Coliseum | | | | Da Vinci Code. Also, toss a coin into it while facing |
| No other civilization in the world could top the Romans | | | | away from it and it is said that you will be guaranteed |
| in terms of strength and power, and indeed, the | | | | a return to the great city. |
| Romans practically conquered the world. And for their | | | | 6.) The Grand Canal in Venice |
| entertainment, the Romans had the world. They had | | | | There's nothing more Romantic than going on a boat |
| the Coliseum where the prizes of their conquests, lions | | | | ride through the famous canals of the floating city of |
| and other exotic animals were made to battle with the | | | | Venice. These quixotic canals are featured in various |
| gladiators. Indeed, if you stand within the walls of this | | | | movies and are a favorite of newlyweds all over the |
| gigantic complex, you can almost feel the spirit of | | | | world. It's also a great way to take in all the sights of |
| celebration that once rang through the place. | | | | the beautiful city. |
| 2.) Piazza Campidoglio | | | | 7.) The Sistine Chapel |
| The Piazza Campidoglio, or the Capitoline Hill, was the | | | | The Vatican, though it's considered as an independent |
| seat of power of the Ancient Romans. And up until | | | | country in itself, is still found in the heart of Italy. And, |
| today, it still stands as Italy's center of politics. It holds | | | | there, you'll find the great Sistine Chapel where |
| the famous statue of Castor and Pollux and various | | | | extraordinary pieces of art can be found. There, you'll |
| structures designed by the great Michaelangelo himself | | | | see the works of Michelangelo and Botticelli. |
| like the double staircase and other buildings. | | | | 8.) St. Peter's Basilica |
| 3.) The Roman Forums | | | | Also, if you're a fan of great architecture, you will have |
| Also, there's nothing more exhilarating than to visit the | | | | to see the famous St. Peter's Basilica. It's the largest |
| place where democracy was born. The Roman | | | | Catholic Church in the whole world, and it's simply |
| Forums, where the Roman senate once held their | | | | teeming with beautiful paintings, frescoes, and statues. |
| heated debates discussing everything from large-scale | | | | You can also see this Basilica's famous dome which is |
| wars to petty squabbles, are also popular tourist | | | | literally filled with works of art. |
| attractions. Here, you can find the Forum of Caesar | | | | 9.) St. Peter's Square |
| and the Forum of Trajan, and there's also the Palatine | | | | And of course, if you're going to St. Peter's Basilica, |
| Hill and all the other temples dedicated to the various | | | | you might as well walk a few steps to get to St. |
| gods and goddesses of the ancient Romans. | | | | Peter's Square. This beautiful plaza is designed by the |
| 4.) The Pantheon | | | | famous artist Bernini. It is also featured in Dan Brown's |
| The Pantheon is one of the best places that you can | | | | novels. |
| visit in Rome. It's teeming with beautiful architecture, | | | | 10. |