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Updated Oct 2024
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    "The history and culture of two thousand years are generally satisfactory. The design style is very distinctive and the experience is not bad. This is worth seeing. Overall, it is quite satisfactory. The design style is very ancient Roman architecture and the experience is not bad. It's worth seeing the day and night are different"
    Rome.Colosseo
    1.4 km from downtown Rome
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights: New 7 Wonders of the World | World Heritage Site | 1,900-yr-old historic site | World's largest amphitheater
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    "The Gothic-style church in the time center, the surrounding commercial streets are also very prosperous, and you can have different styles and feelings on the daytime. It is worth seeing and playing. Overall, it is quite satisfactory. The design style is very creative and historical. The experience is not bad. This is worth seeing."
    Milan.Zona 1 Centro Storico
    448m from downtown Milan
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights: World Heritage Site | Duomo Milan | 600-yr-old construction history | Gothic masterpiece
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    "The dome of Florence's Baihua Cathedral is very beautiful, but there is no elevator to climb the stairs manually. There is a section of it that can only be climbed by rope due to the narrow slope of the location. The whole mountain adventure, fear of heights and claustrophobic choices. It is easy to climb to the top, indeed infinite scenery in the dangerous peak, the dome of the cathedral is like a water and spirit in front of it, like a beautiful lily flower, how a beautiful word. It is worth noting that the ticket booked by Trip.com needs to go to the scene to change the ticket. The place to change the ticket is a bit difficult to find. After a round, I found that it was actually next to the entrance of the cathedral. So if you set the ticket to the top, go directly to the top entrance to find it."
    Florence.Florence Historic Center
    681m from downtown Florence
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights: World Heritage Site | 580-yr-old landmark | Brunelleschi's Dome | Gothic masterpiece
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    "A beautiful city, rich in history and close to Venice and lake Como. prefect for a stop over before heading off to Swiss. Just beware of pickpockets on the metro and shops. would for sure visit again. all the major attractions are so close to wash others. staying next to the main train station is best as you want to use the metro as less as possible."
    Milan.Zona 1 Centro Storico
    285m from downtown Milan
    Highlights: Piazza Duomo is located in the center of Milan, surrounded by many important buildings, among which Milan's landmark Milan Cathedral is located here. The square gradually developed with the construction of the cathedral and was named after the cathedral. In the center of the square stands the equestrian bronze statue of the first king of the Kingdom of Italy, Vittorio Emmanuel II. There are also a series of important buildings around the square, such as the Promenade of Emanuele II, the Royal Palace with neoclassical architectural style, and the Cathedral Museum, exuding a strong medieval style. In the square, you can see flocks of pigeons strolling leisurely, and sometimes in the evening, you can see street performances with random performances. There are many shopping malls, shopping centers, luxury stores and high-end restaurants near the square, which is a well-known leisure shopping area in Milan.
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    "It’s not as big as expected, it’s almost the same as a large auditorium. There are sculptures and some records with historical memorial significance. The building is a bit special. Well, it’s quite convenient. Just go in and queue up for the e-ticket. You can go and see it when you pass by. Take pictures"
    Rome.Pantheon
    1.7 km from downtown Rome
    Highlights: The Pantheon is a well-preserved building in ancient Rome, with a history of more than 2,000 years. Artist Raphael, Roman emperor Vittorio Emmanuel II and Wimble I rest here. The Pantheon was built by Agoriba, the son-in-law of the first emperor of the Roman Empire, Octavian, to worship the gods on Mount Olympia. Luo praised it as "Angel's Design". The Pantheon is located in the center of Rome. Its vestibule is Piazza Rotonda. There is a fountain erected with a tall steeple stele. The base of the stele is carved with scenes from ancient Roman mythology. The main building structure is simple and clear. It is a huge cylinder of equal width and height, covered with a semi-circular dome. There are no windows inside, and there are statues of gods all around. There is a large circular hole with a diameter of 8.9 meters on the top, which is the lighting point of the Pantheon. The light leaks from the top and changes the angle of the light with the movement of the position of the sun, giving people a sacred and solemn feeling.
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    "The e-ticket needs to find the person to change the ticket in a sculpture in the entrance corridor. Well, it is a bit tortuous, but it also smoothly enters a lot of artworks inside. It is very big to see at least two hours. It feels very tired. It is recommended to focus on the treasure of the town hall. (The museum cultural and creative store will know the focus of the focus)."
    Florence.Florence Historic Center
    689m from downtown Florence
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights: Italy's most-visited museum | Masterpieces of Italian & Renaissance art | Over 170K collections
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    "You must make an appointment in advance to see that you can't bring food and water. Leonardo's work is worth seeing. There are not many mural art can be retained. Overall, it is quite satisfactory. The entrance design style is very futuristic and the experience is not bad. This is worth seeing."
    Milan.Milan City Centre
    1.2 km from downtown Milan
    Highlights: Santa Maria delle Grazie is located in the west of Milan, on the south side of the Sforza Castle. This red Catholic building consists of a church and a Dominican monastery. It is famous for the fresco "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci in the monastery's refectory. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. . The Last Supper "The Last Supper" was created by Leonardo da Vinci in the 15th century, using innovative and bold painting techniques combining oil and tempera, creating a unique perspective effect, but also easily eroded. On August 15, 1943, the church and the congregation were bombed by British and American aircraft, and most of the canteen of the congregation was destroyed, but the wall on which The Last Supper was located survived. Centuries later, 80 percent of the painting's colors had faded, and restoration work began in 1977 and continued for 22 years. At present, the number of visitors is strictly controlled, and the number of visitors cannot exceed 30 at a time. In addition to the "Last Supper", the church building itself is also worth seeing. The church was built under the auspices of Duke Sforzesco and was finally completed in 1490. It was once used as the tomb of the Sforzesco family. Later, when the French invaded, the cultural relics and treasures in the church were looted, but the exquisite dome and frescoes were still preserved. The sacristy is now the Dominican cultural center, and often holds some salons and art exhibitions.
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    "The Leaning Tower of Pisa is an iconic building in Italy and a wonder in the history of world architecture. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is actually a separate bell tower of the Pisa Cathedral. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is more than 20 meters away from the Cathedral. The Leaning Tower overlooks each floor of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, with arches engraved on the walls on the bottom floor and a bell pavilion on the top floor. The experience of entering the Leaning Tower is very special. When you walk along a very narrow spiral ladder, you will have the illusion of being on the boat and feel dizzy. After arriving at the top of the tower, the view suddenly opened up. There is a clock tower on the top floor, but it is not allowed to ring. It is estimated that the resonance will affect the leaning tower. The leaning tower and the cathedral and the baptism hall are all good. Especially unexpectedly, the cemetery is also very quiet and beautiful, with many mottled murals and exquisite marble statues around. Trip.com The ticket is very convenient, you can use it directly with the electronic ticket, and the WC in the leaning tower should also use ticket, otherwise it will be 1 Euro one 😂"
    Pisa.Pisa City Center
    409m from downtown Pisa
    No.1 of Night Attractions in Italy
    Highlights: The Leaning Tower of Pisa is an iconic building in Italy and a wonder in the history of world architecture. It was selected as a world cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is actually an independent bell tower of the Cathedral of Pisa, located in the central square of Pisa, the Miracle Square. The square is full of people, and it is common for tourists to stretch out their arms and pose for pictures with the Leaning Tower in all kinds of whimsical shapes. Leaning Tower Construction History and Leaning Reasons The Leaning Tower of Pisa is more than 20 meters away from the cathedral. It has a cylindrical appearance and is made of white marble. The year of construction engraved in Latin on the base of the tower was 1174, and it was completed in 1350; but in fact, the calendar used in ancient Pisa was one year earlier than the Gregorian calendar, so the year of construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa was 1173. It is said that the Leaning Tower of Pisa was built with six trophies brought in by the Pisa fleet. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is 54.5 meters high and 16 meters in diameter. In the early stages of construction, the leaning tower tilted an average of 1 mm per year, and construction was temporarily suspended. Most believe the slope is due to uneven foundations and soft soil layers. In 1998, workers wrapped cables on the third tier, attached it to the frame, and removed some of the deposited soil to the north to bring the leaning tower into equilibrium. There are 213 arches on each floor of the leaning tower overlooking the city of Pisa. There are 294 spiral steps in the tower, for tourists to climb the tower and overlook the scenery of the whole city. Some steps are slippery, so you need to pay attention to your feet. In summer evenings, you can enjoy the beautiful night view of Pisa from the Leaning Tower. The experience of entering the Leaning Tower is very special. When you walk down the very narrow spiral staircase, you will feel as if you are on a boat. When you reach the top of the tower, the vision is suddenly clear. There is glass at the top of the tower, because the interior of the tower is hollow, so the ground floor can be seen directly through the glass. The process of climbing the tower is now limited by time and number of people. You need to go to the ticket office to book tickets in advance, or if you want to avoid long queues, you can buy tickets on the official website and print them out. Ticket holders to the summit should gather at the designated place in advance. The staff will first introduce the history of the Leaning Tower for 5 minutes, and then a special person will lead the team to climb the tower. Only 15 people are arranged in each batch, and the stay on the tower shall not exceed 30 minutes. If you feel that the Leaning Tower is too expensive, you can walk around the Leaning Tower, or visit the churches and museums on the square. There are many pedestrian streets near the scenic spot, and various handicrafts are sold in small shops.
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    "Such a beautiful museum with amazing works inside. Half of the museum has musical instruments in it, some of the most beautiful violins ever made and some of the first pianos David is just breathtaking in person. There are many other marble statues along the walls of the rooms with David at the end. Must visit."
    Florence.Florence Historic Center
    1.1 km from downtown Florence
    Highlights: Founded in 1562, the Florence Academy Art Gallery is an affiliated art gallery of the Florence Academy of Fine Arts, famous for Michelangelo's "Statue of David". Florence Academy of Fine Arts Founded in 1339, the Florence Academy of Fine Arts is a world-renowned art institution. Together with the Paris Academy of Fine Arts, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the St. Petersburg Repin Academy of Fine Arts, they are known as the four major art academies that have made great contributions to world art and have far-reaching influence. Titian, Galileo, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Agni, Dante, Vasari (who was also the first Rector) were all its alumni. Art Museum Collection The most famous exhibit in the Accademia Art Museum is Michelangelo's David statue. In addition, you can see its replicas in all the squares or exhibition halls in the streets and alleys of Florence. The statue of David was originally placed on the municipal square, but the man was so popular that the school had to move it indoors to protect him. In addition to the David statue, other exquisite works by Michelangelo are also displayed here. You can also see important paintings by many well-known alumni, as well as modern and modern student works. The Accademia Gallery is an integrated place of European painting art, with a collection of works by the Venetian Tuscan painters from the 14th to the 18th centuries, such as Giorgione, Giovanni and Bellini. In addition, there are masterpieces of Italian art such as Titian's unfinished "Portrait of the Virgin of the Lamentation of Jesus".
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    "It is worth coming, and the beautiful panoramic photos of Venice were taken on the roof, each of which was a painting. Trip.com The fastpass ticket I bought was very good. I just skipped the queue and quickly entered the clock tower. It was very good. This is also a strong performance in China. This trip to Italy depends on Trip.com . Thanks to Trip.com along the way. The customer service has been online and actively solves problems. Looking forward to Trip.com The team opens the ticket purchase path of major museums in the world. Seeing the world in the future depends on Trip.com 🤣"
    Venice.Venice City Center
    2 km from downtown Venice
    Highlights: Located in St. Mark's Square and adjacent to the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica was built in 828 and rebuilt in the 11th century due to a fire. It was originally used to house the remains of St. Mark, and was later used to collect plunders from various countries during the Eastern Expedition. Back treasure. It was once the largest church in medieval Europe and a treasure trove of rich art. Architectural style St. Mark's Basilica is dominated by Byzantine style, blending various architectural and decorative styles from Romanesque to Renaissance style. There are five Romanesque gates in the shape of diamond arches on the front, and oriental and Romanesque gates on the top. The German minaret and various marble statues, reliefs and flower-shaped patterns, huge domes and brilliant mosaics are its outstanding features. The church consists of five huge domed main halls and two cloistered vestibules, forming a giant Greek cross. The five domes are modeled after the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. The three flagpoles standing in front of the church are meaningful, representing the three islands of Cyprus, Crete and Morea owned by Venice when it was at its peak, and it is a testimony to the glorious history of the city. At the top of the center of the church is a statue of St. Mark holding the Gospel of Mark, and below it is a flying lion symbolizing St. Mark.
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FAQ

What Best Things to Do are there in Italy?
These are all Best Things to Do in Italy:Colosseum, Milan Cathedral, Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower, Cathedral Square, Pantheon
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Italy?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Italy include:Colosseum:4.7, Milan Cathedral:4.7, Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower:4.7, Cathedral Square:4.7, Pantheon:4.6
At what locations in Italy can Best Things to Do in Italy be found?
The Best Things to Do in Italy are mainly located in:Colosseum:Rome, Milan Cathedral:Milan, Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower:Florence, Cathedral Square:Milan, Pantheon:Rome
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