Have you ever considered travelling in Italy by train or bus? Why not? Italy is definitely a phenomenon, as far as its history is concerned, and it would take you a lot of years to see all of the places to understand all that had happened in the country throughout history. One of the ways how you can slow down your trip and visit as many Italian places as possible is if you travel by train or bus. It’s true that you’ll be travelling somewhat more slowly, but you’ll be able to admire the surroundings and use the time to read the tourist info about the city or town your mode of transport is speeding towards. You can find tips on how to travel eco-friendly and have fun at the same time in this article.
You can begin your journey anywhere you want, but you definitely shouldn’t leave out the country’s capital or the capital of Tuscany with its endless tourist landmarks that just scream for your attention. Let us take you on a short tour of Rome and tell you something about Florence, and then you can continue on your own, to which we would only add that may your trip to Italy be an unforgettable experience.
Rome is Italy’s capital and, with a population of about four million, the fourth largest city in the European Union. The city’s history goes back as far as 2,500 years and it was officially founded in 753 BC, but it had been populated for much longer than that. It’s therefore almost impossible to imagine all the things one can see and experience in the Eternal City. There are many flights to Rome from all over the world daily, so there shouldn’t be any fear of not finding cheap plane tickets and then continuing the journey by train or bus.
The Roman Pantheon is one of the city’s most well-preserved monuments and its’ approximately 2,000 years old and now serves as a church. Another interesting landmark is Santa Maria del Popolo, which was built because it was believed that the city was taken over by demons when the evil emperor Nero was buried there. Of course, you shouldn’t miss the famous Vatican and its museums, even if you’re not really into religion. The Vatican museums were founded in the 16th century and the exhibitions stretch across seven kilometres of hallways and halls.
Rome has a rich culture and history, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations. More information about what to see has been gathered in one of the Globetrotter issues by our volunteer Alenka. Kristina also told us lots of great things about the city, such as that she was mesmerised by the smell of freshly baked pizza and tomato sauce in the streets. She says it’s the most beautiful city in the world. You can find more about her adventures and the popular as well as less known attractions in her article “La Citta Eterna“.
One of the Italian places you certainly shouldn’t leave out is Florence, the capital of Tuscany. Florence is known for its history. The city centre is famous for being one of the trading and financial centres as well as one of the richest cities in the Middle Ages. It’s the birthplace of Renaissance, and Florence got a reputation of being the Athens of the Middle Ages. The city centre is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is a big reason as why you should visit.
When in Florence, you simply must try at least a scoop of gelato, and visitors say that’s where you’ll find the best ice cream. You also have to try a glass of wine, since this is a known wine-growing region. There are plenty of attractions and points of interest in the city and you’ll find art everywhere, ranging from Renaissance to the contemporary period. Duomo is definitely the most iconic landmark. It’s a dome whose construction began by Arnolfo di Cambio in 1296 and lasted for 150 years.
Italy is a wonderful country that offers many landmarks and beautiful cities, and we hope we’ve convinced you to explore it even further. If you’re looking for more inspiration as to what to see, you can check out the website with numerous travelogues, full of first-hand practical travel tips. Miran will take you around Italy’s heel and show you what the southern Italian regions of Apulia and Basilicata have to offer. If you plan on visiting Sicily, check out this article about the most romantic city in the Mediterranean. Venice has always been so romantic and our journalist Sanela only confirmed it. It was in this city that she made the photo for one of the covers of our Globetrotter Web Magazine. You can find this and much more on our travel website, which we create together with you, dear travellers.
Lonely Planet offers a wide array of travel guide for Italy. You can choose the traditional guide with more pictures or the more practical pocket edition. There are also maps. HI members also get 20% off.
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Safe travels and thank you for choosing new eco-friendly travel trends. Nature will be grateful. You can find more information and sustainable tourism-related inspiration here.
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