Italian Travel Guide

as one of the most ancient European civilizations isItaly. Milan is popular for the Romanesque architecture
unknown to none. Italy had been the land of Romanin the Lombardy region of which Milan is a part; The
Empire for long. Today the country has a rich historyCathedral of Milan that is a paradigm example of
and tradition that speaks for itself and gathers touristsGothic architecture. The Milan museums include some
from all round the world. Italy is a place known for itsof the fascinating museums in the world. For instance
wonderful cities and their archaic art and architecture.the Brera Gallery that presents the tour de force of
There are great Roman structures like Romangeniuses like Raphael and Giovanni Bellini. You can also
Colosseum and Pantheon; the Sistine Chapel,gaze at the awesome “The Last
sculptures by maestros Leonardo, Michelangelo etc.Supper”, Jesus and his disciples at the Piazza
and many more attractions that can make yourSanta Maria delle Grazie church.
vacation a dream come true.Since the entire Italy is swarming with museums and
A Walk through the Italian Cities-art, the city of Florence too grounds few wonderful
The cities of Italy are quite popular across the globe.ones. The Uffizi Gallery which is best known for the
For instance the land of Julius Caesar i.e. the city ofart work of Sandro Botticelli – “Birth of
Rome also known as the “Eternal City”Venus”, Leonardo da Vinci’s strokes,
has an aura of exotic Roman art and architecture.and apart from these the Dutch, French and Spanish
Rome is famous for its architectural masterpiece ofwork of art it displays.
the Colosseum, the National Gallery of Ancient ArtBesides this, Florence is thronged for its delectable
which in itself is a magnum opus and displays the workcuisine, hill slopes and the oldest archaeologically
of Bernini, Raphael and Titan. The Capitoline Museumssignificant region of this place i.e. the Tuscany region.
houses the complete history of Rome, the Gallery ofOne among the wonders of the world, the Leaning
Modern Art presents the 19th and 20th century atTower of Pisa is nestled in the Italian town of Pisa in
work by eminent artists and the Galleria Borghesethe Tuscany region.
museum in Rome has the largest art collection in theThe Vatican City is a center of attraction in Italy
world.particularly for magnificent Sistine Chapel, designed by
The city of Venice seeks no introduction. It is the citythe architect Baccio Pontelli and feathers added to it
where tranquility prevails and the beguiling art andby Bernini. The galleries of this Chapel present some of
architecture makes everyone’s day. Thethe exclusive art works-paintings and sculptures like
visitors are attracted by pulls like the Grand Canal, the“run-of-the-mill”, the archaic bronze
museums such as the Museum of Modern Art andstatue of Apoxyomenos, Michelangelo’s
Museum of Oriental Art in the Santa Croce region ofsculpture ‘The Pieta’ and so forth.
Venice, which put at parade the art work fromAfter these Italy has many other cities that have
countries like Japan, Indonesia and China. Also worthalways been welcoming visitors with their pleasant
visiting are the Academy of Fine Art and the Corrersurroundings and amazing art work.
Museum known for its Renaissance art.So one should, in one’s life time definitely bask
The fashion city of Milan has always been invitingin the glory of the skill of distinguished artists, painters
visitors. It is a primary economic and cultural center ofand architects, no where else but Italy.