This page is dedicated to the many other Italian wonders outside of Rome, which make Italy one of the most beautiful in the world.
From famous monuments like Pompeii, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, or the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, to beautiful cities like the unmistakable Venice, Naples, or the evocative Matera, from the natural wonders of the Dolomites or the Val d'Orcia to picturesque places like the Cinque Terre or the Amalfi Coast.
These are just some of the 62 Italian sites recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making Italy the country with the most recognized sites in the world!
It is one of the oldest cities in the world (and older than Rome), having been founded by the Cumans in the 8th century BC, with the name of Parthènope and then refounded in the 6th century BC. with the current name of Neapolis (new city), progressively becoming one of the most important cities of Magna Graecia and expanding until it became, for centuries, the capital of southern Italy with a history made up of different civilizations, peoples and cultures that have also left traces in its artistic and monumental heritage of unparalleled universal value.
In fact, for its monuments, which testify to the succession of cultures of Europe and the Mediterranean, the historic center of Naples has been recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site.
Catacombs of San Gennaro
A tour of the tombs of Naples" patron saint offers a fascinating glimpse into life in Italy at different historical moments.
From the 2nd century AD, to which the oldest sections date back, the catacombs were then expanded to accommodate the growing Christian community.
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The Veiled Christ
The Veiled Christ is a wonderful marble sculpture preserved in the beautiful Sansevero Chapel and the masterful rendering of the veil has given rise to a legend over the centuries according to which the client, famous scientist and alchemist Raimondo di Sangro , would have taught the sculptor the calcification of the fabric into marble crystals and many visitors to the Chapel, struck by the marvelous sculpted veil, believe it to be the result of the alchemical "marbling" carried out by the prince, who would have placed a real veil on the statue , and that this has become marbled over time through a chemical process.
Entrance and historic center tour
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, together with its lagoon, and universally considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, for its artistic heritage and urban peculiarities, Venice is the second Italian city with the highest tourist flow after Rome. .
With its 797.96 hectares, excluding inland waters and major islands, Venice has one of the largest historical centers in Italy and Europe.
The most famous place in Venice is Piazza San Marco , with the Basilica of San Marco in the center of the square and the Palazzo Ducale, the work of Bartolomeo Bon, next to the basilica, with the Sala del Maggior Consiglio, which for centuries was the largest seat of government in the world, the Bridge of Sighs, the prisons and the Leads.
In front of the Doge"s Palace stands the bell tower of San Marco, built in 1173 as a lighthouse for sailors, and restored by Bartolomeo Bon in the fifteenth century.
Venice is also full of stately palaces, overlooking fields, alleys, canals and canals, such as the Gothic-style Palazzo Fortunny or Palazzo Grassi, with a Renaissance-style facade and historic cafes such as the famous Caffè Florian, in Piazza San Marco, and Caffè Quadri.
Characteristic of Venice, however, given its conformation, are the bridges. Venice has 435 bridges that connect 118 islets and cross 176 canals.
The longest bridge is the Ponte della Libertà which connects the city with the mainland while the oldest bridge and symbol of the city is the Rialto bridge , built in 1591 to cross the Cannal Grande. Another famous one in the city is the Bridge of Sighs , which connects the Doge"s Palace with the New Prisons.
Also worth visiting are the islands of Murano and Burano , famous for their glass and lace making. ( Island Tour )
Aquarium of Genoa
The largest aquarium in Europe, with 3000 m2 of exhibition space and over 12,000 creatures in 70 incredible thematic environments.
Sharks, dolphins, penguins, crocodiles and piranhas, jellyfish, seals and tropical fish of a thousand colors that will make you want to dive.
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Gardaland
The largest amusement park in Italy and one of the best amusement parks in the world!
From the world of Jumanji, where you can experience an exciting adventure full of twists and turns, to the dancing fountains of Aqua Fantasia, where lights and colors create incredible games that will leave you speechless. From thrilling roller coasters to Raptor's vertical fall to Jungle Rapids, between ancient temples and mysterious jungles.
And then the 4D adventures, the Magic Elements show with many special effects and incredible acrobatic numbers, and many other activities.
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Wonderland
The famous amusement park of Ravenna with the highest water roller coaster in the world, the longest inverted coaster in Europe and the second highest Ferris wheel in the continent.
50 attractions, including Far West Valley, Dinoland, Adventureland and Ducati World, and a large water park that occupies 10 hectares.
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Other parks
Located just outside Rome there is also the water park Zoomarine, with more than 30 attractions , including roller coasters, water slides, a 4D cinema and a swimming pool for all the family, Cinecittà World, the first Italian amusement park dedicated to cinema and television with over 40 attractions in 30 hectares of space and Rainbow Magicland, a world of its own. With fairytale castles, fierce Vikings, powerful wizards and even more powerful roller coasters.
