Italy, Why is it Worth Going again?
In Italy, there are no tourists who choose to visit only once.
Why do you love to go to Italy? Perhaps only when walking into the emerald twilight, standing in a Roman square, bathing in the Sicilian sunlight, and strolling on the streets of Milan, will you suddenly realize it.
// Because art is an eternal theme //
Italy seems to be born with the blood of literature and art.
From Leonardo to Michelangelo, from "Roman Holiday" to "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily", from the Leaning Tower of Pisa to the Trevi Fountain in Rome ... Whether it is calligraphy or painting, film, architecture or art, there are Italian shadows everywhere.
// Because it has been at the forefront of fashion //
Prada , Fendi , Gucci , Giorgio Armani... At least half of the big fashion names that can call their names are from Italy.
In Milan, the fashion capital, almost every street is a show field. The streets are full of luxury brand stores and trendy and fashionable buyer shops. People you meet on the road are either Super Models or fashion bloggers.
There is also a large discount season twice a year, which always makes people want to buy and buy. Even if you don't shop, this is an opportunity to feel the Italian fashion context.
// Because the scenery can't be seen at once //
Look at the city buildings - here is the most charming emerald at dusk, and Rome that once left a glorious glory ...
Look at the forest and lake -the Dolomites are rocky, the hills are undulating, the lake water is layered blue, and the forest is shining with strands of light ...
There is also the sea and the small island nestling together -the Mediterranean sun and sea breeze always embrace Sicily tenderly.
The towns are surprisingly beautiful - Alberobello’s elven house is fascinating, the love that happened in Crema makes people’s heart moving , Bellagio, Verona, Positano ... they begin to exude charm from their names. .
Longing to live in the fields - walking into Tuscany, planting flowers in the valleys, making wine, visiting castles, and hot springs. I want to waste all my life here.
// Because good food to eat, still want to eat //
As the " Mother of Western Food " , Italian cuisine never treats the taste buds of visitors badly.
The hot T- bone steak is tender and juicy and satisfying in one bite!
A variety of pasta, every time you can eat a new experience ~
Tiramisuri's sweetness and bitterness are intertwined and blended, perhaps it is the taste of love ~
Pizza must have a thin bottom, crunchy and chewy to taste the best!
The ice cream had to be the same as the sweet Hepburn, and it was eaten in the square in the sunset.
The main point of coffee is pure espresso , stand by the bar with the locals and finish drinking, then walk away coolly.
If you want to play well in such a rich Italy, you have to go to it at least three times.
The first time, to Rome, Milan, and Florence to pay tribute to the classics; the second time, to explore half of the city and half of nature; the third time, go south to encounter the most charming coast.
1. Italian Classic Route: Rome - Florence - Venice - Milan
First stop: Arrive in Rome
Rome was not built in a day, and the shock of ancient Roman ruins is not a moment. Amid the ruins, it seems that this can still glimpse the " Million City City " of former glory.
The majestic amphitheater is a symbol of ancient Rome. The cruel fighting and fighting that took place here are primitive and barbaric, and still make people who walk into the Colosseum tremble.
At the Trevi Fountain, like all the girls, with their backs facing the baroque fountain, they dropped coins and made sweet wishes one after another.
When the goddess Hepburn ate ice cream elegantly in "Roman Holiday", Piazza di Spagna became a must-see for movie fans. Sit on the steps and eat an ice cream, as if he was also a princess who had escaped from the golden cage.
The Galleria Borghese is regarded as the most beautiful art museum in Rome and even Italy. It is not large in scale, but there are no shortage of Baroque sculptures and Renaissance paintings. It is a niche and private art paradise.
The second stop: Florence's literary and artistic era
When I arrived in Florence, I boarded Piazza Michelangelo at dusk and looked down at the city, only to know how much the name "emerald" fits its poetic temperament.
The eye-catching Florence Cathedral (formally the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore), light and color complement each other, classical, elegant, and intoxicating.
The Uffizi Gallery is a paradise for art lovers. This collection of 10 more than 10,000 paintings and works of art, is the world's oldest and richest collections of the Museum of Art. If you want to go back to the art of the Renaissance, you must come here.
NovalandTours private tips :
Florence’s central market is the best place to find Italian food. Must try the super famous snack tripe bun~
Third stop: Water City Venice
Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice", let people first get to know this water city. Today, the market near the Rialto Bridge, which is the background of the story, is still bustling and bustling, with numerous restaurants and shops of various colors.
The Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square) in the center of the old city was praised by Napoleon as the " most beautiful living room in Europe " . Whether it's the blue sky and white clouds or the setting sun, here is always quiet and elegant.
Riding a gondola boat, passing under the Bridge of Sighs, and traveling along the winding river in all corners of the city, is an indispensable experience for visiting the water city.
If you have time, go to the surrounding colorful islands, and you will have another experience.
Fourth stop: Milan, the fashion capital
The streets and alleys of this city are filled with the breath of youth. The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is the most concentrated place for fashion brands. The promenade is full of fashion shops, cafes, restaurants, musical instrument stores and bookstores, and it is also a favorite place for shopping lovers.
The arcade is imitating the classical commercial arcade in Paris. The sun shines on the exquisite reliefs and murals through the glass roof, glowing with charming golden light. Even if you are not a big fan, it is worth visiting.
The holy Milan Cathedral is the fourth largest church in the world. It took six centuries to build. It is called " Poem of Marble " and " White Flame " . Its exquisiteness and beauty make people use the most beautiful words to describe it without hesitation.
The classic Royal Palace of Milan, Sforzesco Castle, Naviglio Canal, and vintage shops hidden on the corner of the street, quietly show the other side of this modern city.
2. Northern Italy Route: Milan - Lake Como - Dolomites - Bolzano - Milan
First stop: Lake Como
The best way to travel on the Northern Route of Italy is to enter from Milan and then head towards the natural embrace of the Alps. The first stop is to encounter the beautiful Lake Como.
Lake Como is a glacial lake in the Alps to the north of Milan. It is surrounded by verdant mountains, the lake is clear and blue, and the lakeside towns are scattered, like a quiet paradise.
Strolling among the flowers, trees, lakes and mountains, the mist is like walking into an unreal dreamland. When night comes, the mountains and lakes are stagnant in a mysterious world of lights, which is a different dream. The movies "Star Wars" and " 007 " have all been shot here.
NovalandTours' private tips :
Bellagio, a small town built on the hillside, is on the shore of Lake Como. It is said that when the weather is good, you can still see the spire of Milan Cathedral when you climb the hill behind the town.
Second stop: Dolomites
The Dolomites are the most beautiful section of the Alps, with lakes and mountains nestled together, with different views throughout the year.
Karersee (Lake Carezza) is a gem in the Italian Dolomites. Legend has it that in the turquoise lake, a beautiful young girl lives. Hiking along the lake, the big fir forest and Latmar Mountain are reflected on the water, and the beauty is unreal.
The peaks of the Dolomites are also amazing and commendable. The Val di Funes, known as the " Pearl of South Tyrol, " and the lonely town church in the valley are the business cards of the Dolomites, often appearing on the covers of major travel magazines.
The hills in the valley are undulating, the pasture stretches, and behind it is guarded by the towering Geisler peaks. In summer, there is a lot of fresh green, and in autumn, the forest is full of colors, and the appearance is never dropped.
Lake Misurina, lying quietly among the mountains, the lake surface is like a mirror, reflecting the snow-white mountains and lush forests, quiet and peaceful.
NovalandTours' private tips :
1. The scenery of Pragser Wildsee and Lake Sorapis in the Dolomites are equally fascinating. No matter how you play, you will not disappoint.
2. There are many villages and pastures in the Val di Funes. If you have time, you can stroll around slowly, or you can stay there for a few days.
Third stop: Bolzano
Bolzano is a small town in the Dolomites. It is not big, but very simple. The buildings in the town are full of retro atmosphere and super charm.
The small town is also the only German-speaking city in Italy. Residents talk in German and Italian. The street names are also bilingual in Italian and German. Even the goods and snacks displayed on the street are full of German and Austrian characteristics.
NovalandTours' private tips :
1. In the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in the town, there is also the oldest and best-preserved ice corpse in the world -the "Ötzi " . If you are interested, you must check it out!
2. After visiting Bolzano, you can return to Milan. As for the next stop, whether it is to continue the journey or embark on the return journey, it is up to you. Milan’s traffic is very convenient~