Saturday, June 4, 2011

Italy's Mediterranean Coast

By Annie Shelton


Consider Italy's Mediterranean Coast - Italy is one of the most popular tourist destinations in whole world. It is ranked as fifth for major tourist destinations and is attracting at upwards of 43.7 million tourists every year. Italy is located on the Italian Peninsula in southern Europe and contains the two major islands in the Mediterranean, Sicily and Sardinia. Tourism is very significant to the economy of Italy and the surrounding region. The Roman Empire, Medieval Ages and Renaissance all began in Italy. For these reasons and others Italy is very successful when it comes to tourism. They have left their mark with great cultural heritage, buildings, paintings and much more. If what you want is the sun, the Mediterranean Coast of the Italian cities with their Mediterranean seas paints beautiful views, thus making it as the most ideal sun holiday destination. Be amazed with their unique landscape and soothing climate, surely there are lots of surprises for everyone in Italy. This article will focus on the most popular and well-loved destination in Italy. Cities in Italy are distinctive each in their own way and each offers incredible places with lots to see and do.

The third most popular tourist destination in the European Union and the capital city of Italy is Rome. Rome is a breathtaking city with so much to see and more to do. Of all the monuments, the Colosseum in Rome is the most exciting one. The Colosseum is a magnificent piece of architecture, which you certainly can't afford to miss once you visit this place. It is one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions and still has close connections with the Roman Catholic Church, as each Good Friday the Pope leads a torchlit "Way of the Cross" procession that starts in the area around the Colosseum. You will be amazed at the sheer capacity to stand tall after hundreds of years. These facts are enough reasons for you to visit this implausible monument. Other attractions include the Vatican, Trastevere, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. There are lots of things you can do in Rome you will surely want to visit it over and over again.

The stunning cities of Venice and Florence can be compared to an outdoor museums just waiting to be discovered. The city of Venice stretches over 118 small islands in a shallow lagoon along the Adriatic. There are more than 400 bridges that connect the island. All forms of transportation in Venice are either by foot or water. Be amazed with their "Gondola", the most popular activities for couples who want to experience the romantic side of Venice. It is a customary Venetian rowing boat which goes back several centuries and still plays an important role in terms of public transportation and is something you must experience at Venice Popular with couples who want to experience romantic Venice. Tourism is the main source of livelihood in the center of Florence since there are a lot of things to see and do here. Gallery Uffizi is one of the oldest and most famous galleries and museums in the world, it showcase Academy of very rich and impressive collection of Venetian paintings.

The wonders of the sea air provide some of the most significant reasons to visit Italy's beaches - for your health! Of course, the expanse of the coastlines makes this country a wise investment as well. Its 7,600 kilometers of coastline have some of the most beautiful beaches in the Med, the Ligurian Sea, the Sardinian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea, in the west the Sicilian Sea and the Ionian Sea in the south and the Adriatic Sea in the east. After exploring the cities, touring the lakes and walking in the mountains, the beaches are the perfect place to relax, unwind and reflect. Most of the year the beaches are sunny and with 7,600 miles of shoreline bordering Italy and its islands, you can easily find waters where the temperatures are ideal for swimming. The sea and the sand welcome the sun seeker in comfort and style.

From the endless coastline to the oldest cities rich from all the history and culture they can give, there is much more to do in Italy. With their astonishing food and wine that will satisfy all tastes, there are lots of great shopping centers and home to many renowned designers in the world, friendly people, warm Mediterranean climate, beautiful scenery and welcoming cobbled streets, soothing canals and waterways and more are waiting to be discovered, you must make Italy your next vacation destination!




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