Italy is considered to be the sacred land. More Roman Catholics than anyone else visit it. From the earliest ancient times, when Caesar ruled and the coliseum was used to punish and kill Christians. Italy was the most feared country in the world. Today, Italy is a well-developed and evolved country with much to offer the world. Vacationing in Italy is a dream for many Americans who have Roman Catholic roots.



If you are visiting Rome on vacation, you will find that it is one of the busiest and most popular cities in all of Italy. Rome is considered to be the holy city because the Pope and the Roman Catholic religion lives here. Millions of people visit Rome throughout the year to hear the pope giving mass. This city also boasts ancient buildings and structures, such as the coliseum and monuments, as well as churches and palaces from medieval times.

Everywhere you turn and look when in Rome, you see some of the world's most incredible architecture. It is everywhere, creating a fantastic setting for any art lover. Rome also offers some of the finest museums in the world. Filled with ancient and modern art along with artifacts, it is certain that the museums of Rome have the very finest displays in the world.

The city of Venice is immediately thought of when it comes to love and romance. Venice has old world charm in the modern age. It is a place where you can escape and rekindle your love. Many people choose Venice, Italy as their perfect honeymoon destination because it is filled with such romance. Because Venice is built on water, there is not much room for growth. This is what gives Venice its old world charm; nothing has changed in centuries. It truly seems like you have stepped back in time. It is an absolute must, that before leaving Venice you take up a ride on a Gondola. These incredible boats relaxingly float across the water, making you feel like royalty.

Venice is a city that was built on a lagoon. It is as it appears in the movies and on TV. It is a beautiful city built to float on water. There are many different tourist attractions in Venice Italy. However, if you want to see the real Venice, take a walk around until you find the sidewalk caf's that offer incredible food and wines.

The Tuscany region of Italy is known for its incredibly beautiful countryside, fine wines and exquisite cuisine. Every year, hundreds of thousands of tourists travel the roads of Tuscany to the city of Florence. Here tourists are able to view incredible works of art that were created in the renaissance era.

Another popular Tuscan city that is well known the world over is that of Pisa. Most famous for it's leaning tower that was originally completed in the year 1172. To prevent the tower from collapsing it underwent a period of foundation strengthening work from 1990 to 2001. In 1987 the tower was declared a world heritage site and it reopend to the puiblic on December 15, 2001. There is though much more to offer the visitor to Pisa, with plenty of cafes, shops and top class restaurants.