Italy must visit

Giusti Garden

Veneto, Verona · Giusti Garden · Via Giardino Giusti, 2, 37129 Verona VR, Italy

Public gardens dating from the 16th century & arranged in a formal, tiered style with terraces.

Puente de Piedra

Veneto, Verona · Puente de Piedra · 37121 Verona, VR, Italy

First finished in 100 BCE, this scenic Roman arch bridge was rebuilt after being destroyed in WWII.

Arche Scaligere

Veneto, Verona · Arche Scaligere · Via S. Maria Antica, 4, 37121 Verona VR, Italy

Elaborate raised tombs for the Scaligeri family, 14th-century rulers shown here on horseback.

Piazza delle Erbe

Veneto, Padova · Piazza delle Erbe · Piazza delle Erbe, Padova PD, Italy

Arena de Verona

Veneto, Verona · Arena de Verona · P.za Brà, 1, 37121 Verona VR, Italy

Well-preserved, Roman amphitheater, built to seat 20,000 people, hosting summer opera program.

Juliet’s House

Veneto, Verona · Juliet’s House · Via Cappello, 23, 37121 Verona VR, Italy

Gothic-style 1300s house and museum, with a stone balcony, said to have inspired Shakespeare.

Castel San Pietro

Veneto, Verona · Castel San Pietro · Castel San Pietro, Piazzale Castel S. Pietro, 37129 Verona VR, Italy

Hilltop Romanesque fortress with terraces offering panoramic views over the city.

Aroma Specialty Coffees

Emilia-Romagna, Bologna · Aroma Specialty Coffees · Via Porta Nova, 12b, 40123 Bologna BO, Italy

Il Caffè della Corte Bistrot

Emilia-Romagna, Bologna · Il Caffè della Corte Bistrot · Corte Isolani, 5b, 40125 Bologna BO, Italy

Coffee, light bites & cocktails in a classy, all-day locale with tables in a historic courtyard.

Canali di Bologna

Emilia-Romagna, Bologna · Canali di Bologna · Via Della Grada, 12, 40122 Bologna BO, Italy

Osteria Da Fortunata - Bologna

Emilia-Romagna, Bologna · Osteria Da Fortunata - Bologna · Via Altabella, 19c, 40125 Bologna BO, Italy

Mercato delle Erbe

Emilia-Romagna, Bologna · Mercato delle Erbe · Via Ugo Bassi, 25, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy

Lively indoor market with stalls supplying local produce, meats & cheeses, plus dining options.

Palazzo d'Accursio

Emilia-Romagna, Bologna · Palazzo d'Accursio · Piazza Maggiore, 6, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy

Town hall complex dating from the 14th century, home to a fresco-filled chapel & fine art museum.

San Lazzaro di Savena

Emilia-Romagna, San Lazzaro · San Lazzaro di Savena · 40068 San Lazzaro, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy

Mercato di Mezzo

Emilia-Romagna, Bologna · Mercato di Mezzo · Via Clavature, 12, 40124 Bologna BO, Italy

Lively covered food market with pasta, meat & cheese, pizza & drinks, plus table seating.

Two Towers

Emilia-Romagna, Bologna · Two Towers · P.za di Porta Ravegnana, 40126 Bologna BO, Italy

Landmark symbols of the city built by noble families in the 12th century, offering city views.

Pasticceria Racca

Veneto, Padova · Pasticceria Racca · Via Pietro Fortunato Calvi, 8, 35122 Padova PD, Italy

Antica Pasticceria Manzato

Veneto, Padova · Antica Pasticceria Manzato · Via del Portello, 12, 35131 Padova PD, Italy

Basílica de Santa Justina

Veneto, Padova · Basílica de Santa Justina · Via Giuseppe Ferrari, 2/A, 35123 Padova PD, Italy

10th-century Benedictine abbey with an ornate interior & a collection of notable religious artwork.

Prato della Valle

Veneto, Padova · Prato della Valle · Prato della Valle, 35141 Padova PD, Italy

Massive public square featuring a central island surrounded by 70+ statues of historic residents.

Basílica de San Antonio de Padua

Veneto, Padova · Basílica de San Antonio de Padua · Piazza del Santo, 11, 35123 Padova PD, Italy

Byzantine-style domes top this vast Catholic edifice, home to noted artworks & St Antony's relics.

Università di Padova - Campus di Agripolis

Veneto, Legnaro · Università di Padova - Campus di Agripolis · Vle dell'Università, 16, 35020 Legnaro PD, Italy

Edra Palazzo Durini

Lombardia, Milano · Edra Palazzo Durini · Via Durini, 24, 20122 Milano MI, Italy

Porta Nuova

Porta Nuova, Milano · Porta Nuova · Porta Nuova, Milano MI, Italy

Santa María de las Gracias

Lombardia, Milano · Santa María de las Gracias · Via Giuseppe Antonio Sassi, 3, 20123 Milano MI, Italy

Terracotta Renaissance church with elaborate Gothic interior, home to Da Vinci's The Last Supper.

Spontini

Lombardia, Milano · Spontini · Via Santa Radegonda, 11, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

Quadrilatero della moda

Quadrilatero della moda, Milan · Quadrilatero della moda · Quadrilatero della moda, 20121 Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Brera

Brera, Milano · Brera · Brera, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

Terrazza Aperol

Lombardia, Milano · Terrazza Aperol · Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

Modern bar with a terrace featuring local dishes, burgers & desserts, plus cathedral views.

Lake Como

Lombardy · Lake Como · Lake Como, Italy

Iconic lake destination known for its scenic beauty, mountain vistas & historic lakeside residences.

Risoelatte Duomo

Lombardia, Milano · Risoelatte Duomo · Via Manfredo Camperio, 6, 20123 Milano MI, Italy

Pasta, wines & Milanese specialities in a retro-style setup with colorful 1960s decor & a jukebox.

Galería Víctor Manuel II

Lombardy, Milan · Galería Víctor Manuel II · 20123 Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Mall housed in a glass-covered 19th-century arcade with luxury clothing brands & upscale dining.

Duomo di Milano

Lombardia, Milano · Duomo di Milano · P.za del Duomo, 20122 Milano MI, Italy

One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.

Parque Sempione

Lombardy, Milan · Parque Sempione · 20121 Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Park & gardens landscaped by Emilio Alemagna, with a tower, aquarium, theater & municipal library.

Starbucks Reserve Roastery

Lombardia, Milano · Starbucks Reserve Roastery · P.za Cordusio, 1, 20123 Milano MI, Italy

Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.

Bacareto da Lele

Veneto, Venezia · Bacareto da Lele · Fondamenta dei Tolentini, 183, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy

Easygoing hole-in-the wall specializing in rolls, plus Venetian snacks & aperitifs.

Bacaro DO LIRE

Veneto, Chioggia · Bacaro DO LIRE - Chioggia · Fondamenta Canal Vena, 1161, 30015 Chioggia VE, Italy

Bacaro 80 Fame & Sete

Veneto, Chioggia · Bacaro 80 Fame & Sete · Calle Comelli, 1059, 30015 Chioggia VE, Italy

Bacaro dalla Gina

Veneto, Chioggia · Bacaro dalla Gina · Riva Vena, 1150, 30015 Chioggia VE, Italy

Cremeria gelateria da Roberto

Veneto, Chioggia · Cremeria gelateria da Roberto · Ponte Filippini, Piazza XX settembre, 30015 Chioggia VE, Italy

sullaluna libreria & bistrot

Veneto, Venezia · sullaluna libreria & bistrot · Fondamenta de la Misericordia, 2535, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

Fondaco dei Tedeschi

Veneto, Venezia · Fondaco dei Tedeschi · Calle del Fontego dei Tedeschi, 30100, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Ristorante Sempione

Veneto, Venezia · Ristorante Sempione · San Marco, 578 Ponte dei bareteri, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Classic pastas & Italian mains in an old-school trattoria with tables on a small canalside balcony.

Gelateria & Crêpes shop - La maison de la crêpe

Veneto, Venezia · Gelateria & Crêpes shop - La maison de la crêpe · Salizada S. Giovanni Grisostomo, 5781, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

Family-run counter-serve joint making fruit drinks, ice cream & crêpes with sweet & savory fillings.

Al Vecio Canton

Veneto, Venezia · Al Vecio Canton · Rugagiuffa, 4738/A, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Taverna-style restaurant over 2 floors, turning out pizza & regional dishes, plus TV sports.

Burano

Veneto, Venice · Burano · Burano, 30142 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Colorful houses dot this lively fishing island with seafood restaurants, a lace museum & bell tower.

Dal Moro's

Veneto, Venezia · Dal Moro's · Calle de la Casseleria, 5324, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Boxes of fresh pasta mixed with a pick of made-to-order sauces served in a buzzing take-out spot.

Libreria Acqua Alta

Veneto, Venezia · Libreria Acqua Alta · C. Longa Santa Maria Formosa, 5176b, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Cozy, offbeat bookstore featuring lots of vintage titles along with unique displays & resident cats.

Caffè Florian

Veneto, Venezia · Caffè Florian · P.za San Marco, 57, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Neo-Baroque splendor & modern art at an iconic 1700s cafe, turning out coffee, cocktails & snacks.

Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo

Veneto, Venezia · Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo · Scala Contarini del Bovolo, 4303, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Restored 15th-century palace with a spiral staircase, a film location for Orson Welles' Othello.

Bridge of Sighs

Veneto, Venice · Bridge of Sighs · 30124 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison.

Ponte dell'Accademia

Veneto, Venezia · Ponte dell'Accademia · Campo S. Vidal, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Photography is popular at this wood-&-metal bridge over the Grand Canal adorned with padlocks.

Piazza San Marco

Veneto, Venezia · Piazza San Marco · Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

I Tre Mercanti

Veneto, Venezia · I Tre Mercanti · Calle al Ponte de la Guerra, 5364, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Elegant boutique carrying gourmet Italian foods & wines & making tiramisu in many different flavors.

Teatro La Fenice

Veneto, Venezia · Teatro La Fenice · Campo S. Fantin, 1965, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Opera, ballet & concerts in a renowned 1,000-seat theater, rebuilt after a fire in 1800s style.

Doge's Palace

Veneto, Venezia · Doge's Palace · P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Ornate Gothic palace buildings hosting exhibitions with duke's rooms, prison & armoury tours.

Gondola Station - S. Sofia

Veneto, Venezia · Gondola Station - S. Sofia · Campo Santa Sofia, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

Puente de Rialto

Veneto, Venice · Puente de Rialto · 30125 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Ornate covered 16th-century stone footbridge crossing the Grand Canal, with shops & restaurants.

Basilica di San Marco

Veneto, Venezia · Basilica di San Marco · P.za San Marco, 328, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Iconic cathedral with a cavernous gilded interior, myriad mosaics & an on-site museum.

Suso

Veneto, Venezia · Suso · Sotoportego de la Bissa, 5453, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Artistic gelato topped with waffles, plus vegan options & cakes in a popular shop.

Piazza dei Signori

Veneto, Vicenza · Piazza dei Signori · Piazza dei Signori, 36100 Vicenza VI, Italy

Piazza with elegant palaces, grand columns topped with statues & an imposing Renaissance basilica.

Parco Querini

Veneto, Vicenza · Parco Querini · Viale Mariano Rumor, 36100 Vicenza VI, Italy

Peaceful green space with paths & statuary, plus a pavilion on a circular island in a manmade lake.

Loggia Valmarana

Veneto, Vicenza · Loggia Valmarana · 36100 Vicenza, Province of Vicenza, Italy

Teatro Olimpico

Veneto, Vicenza · Teatro Olimpico · Piazza Matteotti, 11, 36100 Vicenza VI, Italy

The first covered theater anywhere in Europe, built in the 16th century & still hosting productions.

Grotte di Catullo e Museo Archeologico di Sirmione

Lombardia, Sirmione · Grotte di Catullo e Museo Archeologico di Sirmione · Piazzale Orti Manara, 4, 25019 Sirmione BS, Italy

Ruins of a sizable Roman villa on a peninsula with an olive grove & a nearby archeological museum.

Kiss...please

Lombardy, Sirmione · Kiss...please · 25019 Sirmione, Province of Brescia, Italy

Castello Scaligero di Sirmione

Lombardia, Sirmione · Castello Scaligero di Sirmione · P.za Castello, 34, 25019 Sirmione BS, Italy

Unique 13th-century castle surrounded by water, with steep climbs leading to scenic lake views.

Trattoria Luzzi

Lazio, Roma · Trattoria Luzzi · Via Celimontana, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Easygoing stop with a small patio serving Italian grilled seafood, meat & an array of pizza choices.

Colosseum

Lazio, Roma · Colosseum · Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.