Planning to go on a vacation? Go visit the beautiful country of Italy and explore its numerous sights. Italy is a boot shaped country located in the southern part of Europe and is home to numerous cultures, the Romans being the most influential. A tour around Italy would certainly bring you back to the ancient Roman period due to the numerous ruins that continues stand and give honor until today.
Travelers usually make the city of Rome as their entry point to Italy since it is connected to many parts of the country by highway. It has the distinction of being the largest city in the country as well as being its capital. Do not, however, limit Rome as an entry point since there are lots of attractions in this city that would definitely make your stay worthwhile.
When in Rome, don’t miss out on the Colloseum. It used to be the arena where ancient gladiators fought at and people cheered. Try to visit the Vatican City which is also located inside Rome and home to famous structures such as the St. Peters Basilica, Sistine Chapel and the Vatican museum.
After a days tour in Rome, you could enjoy the night at different cafes and bars surrounding the city. Relax while sipping your favorite drink on some of the open air cafes. Believe me, you’ll find the best drinks there!
Once done touring Rome, you still have tough decisions to make with regard to your vacation. Would you like to go straight to the beach or should you prefer to travel to the countryside? Whatever your choice is, you will never regret it. If you would like to enjoy great food and wine, then it would be best to go to the region of Umbria, also known as the “Green Heart of Italy.” This region is accessible form Rome by train or by plane. The city of Perugia is the capital of this region. From here you would see medieval villages, breathtaking view of the hills and lots of old giant trees. You should try out their most special preparation, the Strascinati which is a pasta variant.
For those who love the beaches then Italy has lots of these to offer. The Mediterranean beaches of Italy are one of the best in the region. A huge crowd of tourists flock the beaches during the months of July to August to counter the heat of the weather. The most famous of these Italian beaches is the Terracina which is just around 2 hours drive southwest of Rome. The beach is long and wide and has lots of cafes to serve you your favorite drinks and meals.
Before you leave Italy, make sure to taste all the sumptuous Italian cuisines. The most popular of these are the Italian Lasagna, Italian Fish Soup and the Italian Spaghetti. There is only one way to enjoy spaghetti in Italy and that is with meatballs!
For vegetarians the mushroom pesto lasagna would definitely make your taste buds cheerful. In addition to all these, every region has a different way of preparing the fish soup. Gremolata preparation has been noted throughout the world as the best.
Always remember that whatever place you may visit in Italy it would definitely be an enjoyable and memorable experience.
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