5 Great Reasons to Travel To Italy Now
1. The Art and History
At every turn there are reminders that Italy was once the center of the Roman Empire and the birthplace of the Renaissance. Turn a corner into an unassuming square in Rome and come face-to-face with the remarkable fountains of Bernini or the awe-inspiring ancient Pantheon. You can walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans at the ruins of Pompeii, stand where Roman gladiators fought for their lives in the Colosseum, discover some of the most well preserved Greek temples outside of Greece. It is here where you can find Michelangelo’s David and the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, as well as da Vinci’s The Last Supper and works from Botticelli, Caravaggio, and Raphael.
2. It’s a great place to take the family
Whether your kids are 6 or 16, lovers of art or adventure, Italy has something for everyone. In Italy your kids can learn how to pilot a gondola in Venice, fight like a gladiator in the shadow of the Colosseum, or spin pizza dough like an expert in Bologna. History buffs will be enamored by ancient history while fashionistas will find stylish muses on every corner. Soccer fans can take in a Futbol match or tour a stadium, while outdoor enthusiasts can swim, hike and bike in the countryside. And even the pickiest of eaters will find something to satisfy a craving (gelato for breakfast anyone?).
3. It’s an amazing active vacation
Italy isn’t usually thought of as an active destination but the magnificent mountains and picturesque lakes beg to differ. Hike among the soaring peaks of the Dolomites, ski in the Northern Alps (Italy does border Switzerland after all), sail along the coastline, or hike a volcano. The best part? You won’t feel guilty indulging in some of the most delicious food on the planet after all of your hard work.
4. The endless food
It’s not all about pasta (although that is pretty spectacular) – here you can go right to the source of some of your favorite foods - eat paper-thin proscuitto in Parma; dig into fresh, creamy burrata in Campania, sip the sweetest balsamic vinegars in Modena, and grate fresh truffles over your pasta in Piedmont. Take a Tuscan cooking class from an Italian nonna at a farmhouse in Siena, eat a traditional Neopolitan pizza in Naples, or taste the salty goodness of a bowl of pasta all'amatriciana in Amatrice. And of course you can wash it all down with some of the world’s greatest wines.
5. It is one of the greatest romantic destinations
Be swept away by quaint seaside villages, stroll idyllic cobble-stoned streets, explore charming medieval hilltop towns – Italy is made for slowing down and savoring the moments. Whether you and your significant other are gliding under the bridges of Venice by gondola at sunset, sailing along the rugged coastline of the Amalfi coast, or biking among ancient olive groves towards a blissful picnic lunch, the charms of Italy truly inspire romance.
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