Flights to Italy
Basic Information
The Republic of Italy is in South Europe. Within Italy there
are two independent states ,
Vatican and
San
Marino. With a population of more than 60.8 million, Italy is the
fifth most prosperous country in Europe. The political and religious center of
Italy is the capital city of
Rome with a rich history. Rome is
also the capital of the Holy See. Italy is a developed country with a high
standard of living. It is also the founding country of the European Union and
also a member of the euro area.
Top attractions in Italy
Italy is the fifth most visited country in the world. More
than 46.1 million tourists visit it annually. Tourism is one of the most
important economic sectors. Tourists visit Italy for historical sights, rich
culture, gastronomy, art and beautiful beaches. In Italy there are also one of
the oldest resorts in the world. Popular historical resorts for tourists are
Pompeii, Capri, Naples or
Ischia. The most
visited cities in Italy are
Rome and
Milan.
Other major cities for tourism are
Florence, Venice, Bologna,
Turin and others. There are many monuments in Rome. The most famous are
the
Colosseum and the
Vatican Museum, which
annually visit more than 4 million tourists. Other important sights include the
Trevi Fountain,
St. Peter's Basilica,
Pantheon and many others. In Italy there are 47 monuments that are
listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Tourists can enjoy the sunny parts of
the country for water sports in Italy and the northern part of Italy where the
Alps are the center of winter sports.
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