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Sights & Activities

In Milan, the most prominent religious landmark is the Santa Maria delle Grazie, which is located along Corso Magenta. Visitors flock to the church year after year to behold one of the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, the Last Supper mural, found in a wall of the structure’s refectory.

Visitors also come to Italy to head out to its capital, Rome, and stop by the Vatican City. Elsewhere, visitors can stroll along its streets and view its buildings that are mostly built in Renaissance and Baroque style.

The Piazza del Duomo or the Cathedral Square is located in the city of Pisa, a walled area that attracts numerous visitors for its impressive landmarks. The Duomo is a medieval cathedral dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta. Built in 1064, this Romanesque structure bears interiors that were designed with Byzantine and Muslim influences. The cathedral is also the repository of the bones of St. Ranieri, the city’s patron saint. Another impressive building in the area is the Baptistery, situated west of the Duomo. Its construction started in the 12th century and was only completed two centuries later. Like the Duomo, it is also of Romanesque style though the dome is clearly Gothic. The building bears the distinction of being the largest baptistery in the whole country. Another feature of the square is the Camposanto monumentale or the monumental cemetery that is situated on its northern edge. It was established in the 12th century and a building was built around the cloister during the 13th century. Among the interesting items to see in this cemetery are the sarcophagi and the sculptures. The square is also the location of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, which functions as the bell tower of the cathedral. Its unique alignment is the result of loose substrate and inaccurately laid foundations.

Venice is another popular tourist destination of Italy, with the city famously associated with its lagoon and canals. Most visitors yearn to ride a gondola and explore some of the magnificent villas built along the waterways of the city.

In Padua is the Orto Botanico di Padova, considered to be the oldest academic botanical garden in the world that can still be found in its original location. Established in 1545, the garden features several beautiful sculptures and three sundials of varying shapes. There are also several greenhouses and a botanic theater that visitors can explore.
For those interested to know about the history of Italy, a visit to the Paestum would be in order. This city is where the remains of three Roman temples that date back to the 6th century BC. There are also several painted tombs located within the city, some of which identified to be from the Greek period.

All the sights mentioned above are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Italy possesses the most number of these sites in the world—one clear reason for every adventurous traveler to include this country in their itineraries.

Weather

Depending on location, Italy experiences diverse weather conditions. The northern and southern parts of the country differ in temperature, especially during winter. The northern part is understandably more temperate and colder during the months of December to February, compared to its southern counterpart. The western part of the country experiences more rainfall compared to the east, though the later experiences colder winter compared to the former. Anybody who plans to visit certain areas of the country would do well to solicit information on local weather to maximize their enjoyment and not let the elements dampen your stay.