History, culture, art, and stunning landscapes combine to make Italy one of our favorite countries to travel. Whether it’s romantic canals, ancient ruins, sun-soaked beaches or world-class cuisine, Italy has something for everybody. So, to help you plan, we present to you the ultimate 2025 travel guide to the 65 best places to visit in Italy from world-famous cities to undiscovered gems. Let’s dive in!
65 Places to Visit in Italy in 2025
In 2025 you can travel to Italy-of-a-lifetime with us: 65 great stops that come together to make a lifetime of dreams — history, art, archeology, religion, architecture, nature, food. You can admire some of the finest works of the Renaissance in Florence, walk through the ancient streets of Rome, or float through the romantic canals in Venice; each city has its unique allure. Coastal attractions like the Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre and islands such as Sicily, Capri and Sardinia are examples of Italy’s breathtaking coastline. Wine lovers can discover Tuscany and Piedmont, while adventurers can hike the Dolomites or by relax in thermal spas in Ischia and Viterbo. Lesser-known gems such as Matera, Alberobello and Aosta provide authentic, off-the-beaten-track experiences. Book that trip to Italy and indulge in pizza in Naples, sip Prosecco in Treviso or admire ancient ruins in Pompeii — magic awaits everywhere in 2025. 🇮🇹✨
🏛️ 1. Rome – The Eternal City
ROME A museum comes to life, the fabric of history woven into the DNA of modern Italian life.
Must-See Attractions:
✔️ Colosseum – The famous gladiator coliseum 🏟️
✔ Vatican City – St. Peter’s Basilica & Sistine Chapel 🎨
✔ Trevi Fountain – Throw a coin and get lucky 🪙
✔ Pantheon – Most well-preserved Roman temple 🏛️
✔ Forum Romanum – Walk around ancient ruins mayor 🚶♂️
🍝 What to Eat: Cacaoe Pepe, Supply, Gelato
🚤 2. Venice – The Floating City
A fairytale city of canals, gondolas and superb architecture.
Must-See Attractions:
✔ Grand Canal – Enjoy a vaporetto ride 🚤
✔ St. Mark’s Basilica – Golden mosaics ✨
✔ Rialto Bridge – Venice’s most iconic bridge 🌉
✔ Burano – Colorful fishing village 🏡
🍷 Foods to Sample: Cochiti, Spritz, Seafood Risotto
🎨 3. Florence – Renaissance Beauty
The art and culture pack birthplace of the Renaissance.
Must-See Attractions:
✔ Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral) – Ascend Brunelleschi’s Dome 🏰
✔ Uffizi Gallery – Birth of Venus by Botticelli 🖼️
✔ Ponte Vecchio — Its medieval bridge lined with jewelry shops 💎
✔ Piazzale Michelangelo – Best sunset 🍷
🥩 Food to Try: Bisect alla Fiorentina, Rubellite
👗 4. Milan – Italian Fashion & Modern Art
Italy’s most fashionable city, famous for shopping and design.
Must-See Attractions:
✔ Duomo di Milano – Gothic crown jewel ⛪
✔ Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II – Luxury shopping arcade 🛍️
✔ The Last Supper – Masterpiece of Leonardo da Vinci 🎭
🍕 Food to Try: Risotto alla Milanese, Panettone
🌊 5. Coastal Paradise – Amalfi Coast
A dreamy shoreline with pastel coastal towns and aquamarine seas.
Best Towns:
✔ Positano – Although the prettiest one 📸
✔ Amalfi – Beautiful cathedral ⛪
✔ Ravello – Gardens on the cliff 🌿
🍋 Foods to Try: Limoncello, Seafood Pasta
🌈 6. Cinque Terre – Coastal villages that are very colorful
Five UNESCO-listed fishing villages with stunning vistas.
Best Villages:
✔ Manarola – Best sunset point 🌅
✔ Vernazza – Picturesque harbor 🚤
✔ Monterosso – sandy beaches 🏖️
🍷 Food to Eat: Focaccia, Anchovies
🍷 7. Tuscany – Hills and Vineyards
The center of Italian wine country with medieval villages.
Best Places:
✔ Siena – Gothic square (Piazza del Campo) 🏟️
✔ San Gimignano – Town of Towers 🏰
✔ Chianti – Tours for Wine Tasting 🍷
🧀 Foods to Try: Pecorino Cheese, Truffle Pasta
🍕 8. Naples – Pizza & Pompeii
The home of pizza and the corridors of ancient ruins.
Must-See Attractions:
✔ Pompeii – Preserved by the Volcano… Mount Vesuvius 🌋
✔ Herculaneum – Off-the-beaten-path ruins 🏛️
✔ Catacombs of San Gennaro – Historical sites ⛪️
🍕 Food you must try: Margherita Pizza, Sfogliatella
🏝️ 9. Sicily – Italy’s Island Gem
An eclectic blend of Greek ruins, beaches and smoking volcanoes.
Best Places:
✔ Taormina – Beautiful Greek theater 🎭
✔ Palermo – Local street markets 🛒
✔ Mount Etna – tallest active volcano in Europe 🌋
🍊 Foods to Sample: Arancini, Cannoli
❤️ 10. Verona – City of Love
The Roman ruins that set the scene for Romeo & Juliet.
Must-See Attractions:
✔ Juliet’s Balcony – Wall of love notes 💌
✔ Arena di Verona — Roman amphitheater 🎶
🍷 Food to Taste: Risotto all’Amarone
🏰 11-20: Other Famous Italian Cities
Bologna – Gastronomy (Tagliatelle al Ragù) 🍝
Pisa – Leaning Elegant Tower 🏗️
Torino – squares & chocolate 🍫
Capri – Luxury island escape ⛵
Lake Como – Villa immer besetzt 🏡
Dolomites – the mountain hiking dream ⛰️
Assisi – Basilica di San Francesco 🙏
Matera – Ancient cave city 🏚️
Perugia – Festival of Chocolate (EuroChocolate) 🍫
Genoa – Historic port & pesto 🍝
🏖️ 21—30: Coastal & Island & Diamonds
Portofino – Village of luxury yachting ⛵
Elba Island – Exile of Napoleon 🏝️
Procida–2022 Italian Capital of Culture 🎭
Alberobello – Trulli houses 🏠
Sorrento – Gateway to Amalfi & Capri 🍋
Tropea – Calabria лучших пляжей 🏖️
Lampedusa – Water like in the Caribbean 🐠
Ischia – Thermal spas ♨️
Cefalù – Sicilian beach town 🌊
Vieste – Puglia’s Seaside Wonder �
🏞️ 31–40: Nature & Adventure Spots
Gran Paradiso National Park – Hike & wildlife 🦌
Val d’Orcia – The rolling hills of Tuscany 🌄
The Best of the Cinque Terre Trails – Hikes with a View 🥾
Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda – Luxury beaches 💎
Lake Garda– Water Sports & Castles ⛵
Enkelingen – exciting adventures in the Dolomites 🧗
Wild Italy 🐺 Abruzzo National Park
Umbria – The “Green Heart” of Italy 🌿
Aeolian Islands – Volcanic archipelago 🌋
Garda Land –Theme parks 🎢
🏛️ 41-50: Historic & Cultural Highlights
Pompeii & Herculaneum — frozen in time 🏛️
Orvieto – Cathedral perched on a cliff ⛪
ORIGINAL: Ravenna – Byzantine mosaics 🎨
Padua – frescoes of the Scrovegni Chapel 🖼️
Lecce – Baroque Architecture 🏛️
Urbino – Renaissance gem 🎭
Siracusa – Ruins of Ancient Greeks 🏺
Prosciutto & Parmesan � Parma
Lucca – Wall city 🏰
Ogni attività racconta una parte della tradizione culinaria barese e pugliese, bisognosa di rinascita e ridimensionamento, spesso sopravvalutata e dale mille sfaccettature che, nell’epoca moderna, vive un momento di vera riflessione cultural-culinarian.
🍷 51-65: Off the Beaten Paths & Gastronomic Delights
Alba – Truffle capital 🍄
[Modena – Balsamico & supercars 🚗]
Cortina d’Ampezzo – Luxury ski resort ⛷️
Upper Medieval Town Of Bergamo 🏰
Trani – Seaside cathedral ⛪
Spoleto – Festival of Two Worlds 🎶
Viterbo – Thermal baths ♨️
Treviso – Prosecco region 🍾
Ascoli Piceno – Olive all’Ascolana 🫒
Bolzano – The best of Alpine and Italian fusion 🏔️
Mantova – rinascimento di eccellenza 🎨
Ferrara – Medieval bike city 🚲
Trieste – Coffee culture capital ☕
Aosta – Roman ruins and skiing⛷️
Maratea – “Rio de Janeiro in miniature” of Italy 🗿
✈️ Italy Travel Tips for 2025
✔ Ideal Season to Travel: Spring (April-June) & Fall (Sept-Oct)
✔ Transport: Train (Frecciarossa) for the cities and rent a car for the countryside
✔ Top Foods You Shouldn’t Miss: Pizza, Pasta, Gelato, Local Specialties
✔ A tip not known to many: Go to areas not featuring in the touristic scenes like Puglia & Basilicata
Final Thoughts
Italy is a country of endless adventure, each region having its own special gems. Whether you’re wandering Rome’s ruins, Venice’s canals, or Sicily’s beaches, Italy will make you fall in love. Which one will you check off the list first? 🇮🇹✨
Let us know in the comments! 😊👇