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