By: Felicia LaLomia, ISDA Contributing Editor
We all know how many beautiful places there are in Italy. Fly, take a train, drive, bike or walk just about anywhere, and you’ll find a spot that will take your breath away.
As one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, it’s no wonder that people flock to the Old Country to marvel at its natural beauty and striking architecture.
Here are some of our favorite spots:
Burano Island, Venice
This pastel-drenched fisherman’s island uses bright facades to designate where one family’s house ends and another begins. Apart from its visual splendor and fresh catches, Burano Island is also known for its delicate, hand-stitched lace.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Smack dab in the center of Milan, this otherworldly galleria may just be the most beautiful retail hub you’ve ever seen. The enormous vaulted glass ceilings allow for the light and blue sky to shine in. As the oldest active mall in Italy, most of its shops are luxury stores, so you’ll have more than just the architecture to marvel at.
Isola Bella
The name literally translates to beautiful island. Could it be more perfect? As one of the Borromean Islands of Lago Maggiore, this tiny place is only 320 meters by 400 meters. Its gorgeous villa and terrace gardens are not to be missed!
Villa Rufolo, Ravello
Within the historic town of Ravello sits this building overlooking the cathedral square. It dates back to the 13th century, but went through major renovations in the mid 19th century. The most beautiful spot on the property is the elevated courtyard gardens, that serve to amplify and breathe life into the architecture.
Alberobello
These unique-looking homes are called trulli. The white stone fronts and cone-shaped roofs make it a town like no other. Thanks to the abundance of limestone in the region, families who moved here in the 17th century started constructing their homes from it, giving the entire village a beautiful white aura.
Coppede District
We know the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum and St. Peter’s Basilica, but here is a slightly lesser known spot in Rome that is just as breathtaking. Located in the Treiste district, the site has the architectural styles of Ancient Greek, Roman Baroque, Mannerist and Medieval, thanks to Gino Coppedè, who designed it.
Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre
This string of five fishing towns, located south of Genoa, is carefully built into the cliffs that overlook the coast. Riomaggiore is the southernmost village of the five. It is known for its colorful houses that dot the water’s edge.
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