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Italy Brings History Alive

Home to some of the world's most noted historic landmarks, Italy delivers vacation adventures that simply are impossible to rival anywhere else. From its ancient roots to its modern nightlife, visitors here will find the country delivers a strong mix of the old and new. It is possible to walk in the footsteps of Caesar by day and live it up in some of the country's most noted nightspots in the evening. Offering something for everyone, Italy is one of the premier travel destinations anywhere.

While Italy's landscape and seascape come together to offer for some very interesting adventure sports opportunities - especially in the Alps - most visitors come to see the sights of the cities and take in the incredible countryside destinations and their unique foods and wines. Major stops for many visitors include:

• Rome: This legendary city is famed for its landmarks that date back to and even beyond the founding of the empire. Famous stops here include the Colosseum, the Basilica di San Giovanni, The Forum, Sistine Chapel and Vatican City. Visitors who come to Rome often choose to stay within its boundaries, only venturing out to see some of the countryside briefly. With historic sites at nearly every turn, it's impossible to run out of things to do in Rome. The city is also well known for its art, architecture, shopping and modern conveniences. Visitors here will find the city does not sleep, with a nightlife that's bustling.
• Venice: The ancient city is known as the Queen of the Adriatic. With its gondolas and quaint buildings, the city is considered a major destination for travelers who want to see a different side of Italy. Famous places to go in this city noted for its incredible art and architecture include the Grand Canal, St. Mark's Square. The Doge's Palace, the Arsenal and the Basilica di San Marco.
• Verona: This beautiful city served as the backdrop for "Romeo and Juliet." It remains a major destination because of its mix of natural wonders, historic sites and interesting places to explore. The city's main attraction might be its ancient Roman arena, but it is also home to the massive San Zeno Basilica and the Sant'Anastasia church, built by the Dominicans.
• Florence: This city is home to some of Italy's most famous landmarks, built by the world's most famous architects. Visitors can see the Santa Maria del Fiore with its dome constricted by Brunelleschi. Other major sites include a still-functioning Roman aqueduct, the Fountain of Neptune and the Baptistery.
• Pisa: This city in Tuscany is noted for the Leaning Tower, but is also home to Knight's Square, St. Francis' church and the Palazzo della Carovana.

With some of the world's most noted landmarks, Italy is a country that many choose to explore. Those who do find its cities are filled with reminders of its ancient roots. Peel back the layers, and visitors are also soon to find the hustle of modern life very much alive and well in areas once trafficked by emperors and legionnaires.

While historic destinations tend to top the lists of visitors', Italy offers much more to see and do. Tourists here will find plenty of opportunity for wining, dining and living it up. If they so choose, the country is also an ideal stop for adventure sports such as diving, skiing, mountain climbing and more.