Historical Sightseeing Holidays In Italy

By Author: Ninad Chaudhari
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Italy has witnessed several civilizations and empires. Vast richness of these cultures still affects lives of natives and tourists with their pragmatic presence. No wonder these historical attractions are the most popular and fairytale-style beautiful. When you holiday in Italy, you must indulge in their legendary folklores, architectural success and historical significance.

Piazza del Duomo, Pisa is also known as Leaning tower of Pisa. This UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tuscany is right on bank of River Arno and Tyrrhenian Sea. This masterpiece has been a wonderful creation that was tilt during it construction and caused due to insufficient foundation on ground. Today, after stabilization efforts in 20th and 21st century, it continues to stand proud and remarkable, as it were in the past.

Colosseum is the largest and most famous amphitheatre from Roman civilization. This theatre in Rome is mark of the advancements made by Roman civilization in terms of architecture and human culture. This theatre houses more than 50,000 spectators at a time and offered the entertainment in form of gladiatorial contests, mock ...
... sea battles, re-enactments of famous battles, executions and dramas based on classical mythology. This is the most popular sightseeing destination. You don’t need a tailor made holiday package to witness the glory and beauty of this historical ruins.

Santa Maria del Firore is also known as Basilica of Saint Mary of the flower. Popularly known as Florence Cathedral, this basilica was completed by 1436. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Italy’s largest churches.

Castel del Monte is a 13th century citadel and castle, which is located in Apulia region of Southeast Italy. This World Heritage Site is not on popular holiday itineraries. You must have a tailor made holiday package to include it your itinerary. This unique medieval military creation successfully integrated elements of north European Cistercian Gothic, classical antiquity and the Islamic Orient.

There are several such creations in Italy that are worth the visit such as Manarola in Cinque Terre, Lake Como is part of the Italian Lake District, Positano on Amalfi Coast, Pompeii in Rome, Piazza del Campo in Siena and so many more. Real beauty of these creations can be experienced in company of true Italian history expert even more. You can enrich your experience, deepen your connection and understand the significance of these constructions in the ancient civilizations as well. A historical sightseeing can be such a joyous and delightful trip to Italy indeed.

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Ninad Chaudhari works as a Web UI Designer / Developer with Cox & Kings. Ninad is an ardent photographer and loves travelling on tailor made holiday packages and pursue his passion. He recently spent his holiday in Italy and his albums are replete with pictures of this tour.