Food: Italy is a pasta lover's paradise; but don't forget the pizza and the gelato.
Romance: Whether you're strolling atmospheric Venice or sipping wine, Italy enchants.
History: The ruins of ancient Pompeii and the leaning tower of Pisa breathe antiquity.
Art: The big hitters—Botticelli, Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, and more
Shopping: Few things say quality or style like "made in Italy."
Stunning landscapes: Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, the Cinque Terre, to name just a few
THE VATICAN
The home of the Catholic Church, Vatican City, a tiny independent state tucked within central Rome, holds some of the city's most spectacular sights, including St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.
ANCIENT ROME
The Colosseum and the Roman Forum are remarkable ruins from Rome's ancient past. Sitting above it all is the Campidoglio, with a piazza designed by Michelangelo and museums containing one of the world's finest collections of ancient art.
VENICE'S GRAND CANAL
A trip down Venice's "Main Street," whether by water bus or gondola, is a signature Italian experience.
PALLADIO'S VILLAS AND PALAZZI
The 16th-century genius Andrea Palladio is one of the most influential figures in the history of architecture. You can visit his creations in his hometown of Vicenza, in and around Venice, and outside Treviso.
RAVENNA'S MOSAICS
This town off the Adriatic Sea, once the capital of the Western Roman Empire and seat of the Byzantine Empire in the West, is home to 5th- and 6th-century mosaics that rank among the greatest art treasures in Italy.
GALLERIA DEGLI UFFIZI, FLORENCE
The Uffizi—Renaissance art's hall of fame—contains masterpieces by Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, Caravaggio, and dozens of other luminaries.
DUOMO, FLORENCE
The massive dome of Florence's Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (aka the Duomo) is one of the world's great feats of engineering.
PIAZZA DEL CAMPO, SIENA
Siena is Tuscany's classic medieval hill town, and its heart is the Piazza del Campo, the beautiful, one-of-a-kind town square.
BASILICA DI SAN FRANCESCO, ASSISI
The giant basilica—made up of two churches, one built on top of the other—honors St. Francis with its remarkable fresco cycles.
PALAZZO DUCALE, URBINO
No other building better exemplifies the principles and ideals of the Renaissance than this palace in the Marches region, east of Umbria.
THE RUINS OF POMPEII
When Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, its fallout froze the town of Pompeii in time. Walking its streets brings antiquity to life.
RAVELLO, ON THE AMALFI COAST
Nowhere else better captures the essence of the gorgeous Amalfi Coast than Ravello. Perched high above the Tyrrhenian Sea, it's the place to go for your blissful dolce vitamoment.
LECCE, PUGLIA
With its lavish Baroque architecture and engaging street life, Lecce takes the prize for the most appealing town in Italy's deep south.
VALLE DEI TEMPLI, SICILY
The Greek influence in Sicily dates to ancient days, as is borne out by these well-preserved temple ruins.
Source: http://www.fodors.com/world/europe/italy/experiences/top-things-to-do-in-italy-2822106
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