Italy

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Capital: Rome
National Language: Italian
Population: 60,782,668
Currency: Euro (EUR)




TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

1. The Colosseum

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The largest  amphitheatre in the world. The Colosseum, also known as the "Flavian Amphitheatre" is located in the centre of the city of Rome. It is one of the most popular tourist attraction and it can accommodate  between 50,000 to 80,000 visitors in the area. Also listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2. Venice Canals

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Venice canals is a canal in Venice Italy. The canal has 3,800m long, atleast 30-90m wide and it's depth is 5m. You can start exploring the canal  from Saint Mark Basin to the end, near Santa Lucia Railway Station. There are water buses and private water taxis you can use to explore the area. Exploring the canals is the best time to relax and see the beautiful houses, complexes following the lines to canals.

3. Pompeii

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Pompeii is a town located in the Province of Naples. It was situated below the volcano Mt. Vesuvius. On August 79 AD, the volcano erupted. The town was buried by ash and soil and is now called "the city of Ruins". After the excavation, remains of houses, temples, streets, theaters and and market revealed. The city of ruins was preserved and nowadays, Pompeii is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist attraction in Italy. 

4. Saint Peter Basilica

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Saint Peter Basilica is located in Vatican City and it is the largest churches in the world.       It is the centre of the catholic religion and it is the home to collection of arts. And it became one of the most popular attraction in Italy.


5. Leaning Tower of Pisa

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Leaning Tower of Pisa is a bell tower situated behind the cathedral of the city of Pisa. The tower began to sink during the construction which caused it to lean unintentionally. Visitors can climb up to the top to see the stunning view of the city.

6. Florence Cathedral

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The Florence Cathedral is the main church in Florence Italy. It is situated in Piazza del Duomo. It was a Gothic style with the design of Arnolfo di Cambio, and the engineer is Filippo Brunelleschi. It is a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

7. Piazza del Campo

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It is known to be, one of Europe's greatest medieval squares. Piazza del Campo is the principal public space of the historic center of Siena Tuscany. It is reowned worldwide for its beauty and architectural integrity. 

8. Lake Como

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Located in Lombardy, Lake Como is the third largest lake in Italy, after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. The lake is surrounded by mountains and towns are seen in lined of it. The area is very rich in nature, the reason why tourist were coming to visit the lake.

9. Amalfi Coast

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The Amalfi Coast is an amazing stretch of coastline in the coast of Sorrentine Peninsula. It is located in the Province of  Salerno in Southern Italy and is very popular tourist destination in Italy. The Amalfi Coast is very known for the production of limoncello liqueur because the area is a cultivator of lemons. Listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site.

10. Manarola

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Manarola is a small and oldest town located in the Province of La Spezia, Liguria Northern Italy. Manarola is actually one of the famous villages of Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre is composed of five villages that are connected to each other by path and trains and boats.