Five Reasons To Escape To Italy
Street in Italy
Italy will always be a wonderful and unforgettable destination. The best part of traveling to Italy is that you can travel there any time of the year and for a multitude of reasons. If you are still looking for an excuse to book that Italian dream trip, here are five reasons that will help you dream, pack up your bags, and have the best vacations you could have ever asked for.
Five Reasons To Visit Italy:
Italy is the epicenter of culture, it is also an open history book filled with gorgeous historical sites and gorgeous landscape. Italy is the country with the most World Heritage Sites, with 53 gorgeous sites that you cannot miss. Some of them are: Rome, Venice, Florence, Naples, Genova, and Milano.
Duomo Milano
2. Italy is a prime gastronomic destination, they have delicious dishes filled with tradition, such as pizza, risotto, a variety of pastas, fishes, gelato, and their traditional desert: Tiramisu. On top of that, Italy’s cheeses deserve a special mention, like the Parmesan cheese that is widely utilized in different Italian dishes. Mangiare, or eating, is very a very special ritual for Italians, not only because of the dishes they serve, but because eating revolves around socializing with friends and family. Italy has a huge variety of wines that accompany every meal, and don’t forget to get your Italian coffee at any moment of the day.
Italian pasta dish
3. Italy is home to over 1,400 museums and it houses some of the most important and appreciated works of art in the world. Some of these works can be found in: The Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, Uffizi gallery in Florence, and the gorgeous Vatican museums. Italians have made it a priority to offer tourists complete and modern information on the art through guides and tours in every language.
4. If you are looking for gorgeous blue waters accompanied with beautiful landscapes, Italy has over 800 isles with beaches that will blow your mind with their beauty and magic. Some of them are: Sardinia, Sicily, Capri, Murano, and the Isle of Monte Cristo. In all of them you will be able to appreciate the beauty of the country, relax, go diving, and birdwatching. Do keep in mind that Italians take vacations in August and all of the beaches will be extremely busy, try to schedule around that. If you end up there in August, take advantage of all the local Italians and practice the language!
Italian Beach
5. Milan is recognized as one of the worlds fashion capital, so they have some of the best shopping you can ever imagine, with some of the biggest names in fashion headquartered in the city. In Milan you will find the very famous Via Monte Napoleone, Europe’s most expensive street, filled with upscale shopping. Even if you cannot afford the brands, this is a great destination to go window shopping and entertain your eye with brands such as Fendi, Dolce Gabbana, Ferragamo, Cartier, and Prada.
Prada Emblem on a bag
So, what are you waiting for? Live your best life and enjoy the Italian dream. ¡Buon viaggio!
