Southern Europe
Italy
Ancient ruins, Renaissance masterpieces, island coasts, Alpine peaks and some of the best food on the planet, all packed into one boot-shaped country.
- Capital
- Rome
- Languages
- Italian
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Best time to go
- April to June and September to October for pleasant weather and manageable crowds. July and August are hot and busy; winter suits cities and the Alps.
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Monument in Italy
- Top places
- Church, mosque or temple 32
- Ruins 15
- Historic site 14
- Neighbourhood 11
- Scenic route 8
- Palace 8
- Museum 8
- Market 7
- Castle 7
- Viewpoint 7
- Garden 7
- Beach 7
- Square 6
- Island 6
- Monument 5
- Lake 4
- Bridge 4
- Mountain 4
- Entertainment 3
- Art gallery 3
- Tower 3
- Cave 3
- Festival or event 2
- Shopping 2
- National park 2
- Stadium 2
- Food and drink 1
- Spa and wellness 1
- Park 1
- Theme park 1
Monument
Spanish Steps
Rome, Italy
A sweeping stairway climbing to the Trinita dei Monti church, and a classic Roman meeting spot.
Monument
Altare della Patria
Rome, Italy
The white marble monument to Italian unification, with a rooftop panorama.
Monument
Mouth of Truth
Rome, Italy
A giant marble face in a church porch said to bite the hands of liars.
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