Tourist Attractions in Italy

In 1236, the Franciscans began building this beautiful Basilica. The façade overlooking Piazza San Francesco has retained its Romanesque-Gothic features with a single spire. The portal is adorned with 18th century features. Inside, the visitor will find the best of Italian-Gothic albeit with a modicum of French influence - it was the first to be built with three naves jutting out from six sections at the top of high octagonal pillars.

Address :	Piazza Malpighi,Bologna , Italy
Zip Code :	40123
Telephone :	+39 051 221 762
Website :	http://www.bologna.chiesacattolica.it
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Started in the 9th Century, this church's architecture shows an eastern and Byzantine influence: note the golden altarpiece and the 13th and 14th-century mosaics that illustrate the cycles of the Bible. The magnificent domes date from the 12th Century. The Basilica houses the Marciano Museum, which contains the original bronze horses, copies of which are now on the terrace.

Address :	Piazza San Marco,Venezia , Italy
Zip Code :	30124
Telephone :	+39 041 522 5205
Website :	http://www.basilicasanmarco.it
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Palazzo Bentivoglio was probably built around 1550-60 by Trachini. The magnificent façade on Via Belle Arti with decorations in sandstone is today unfortunately suffering from wear but current restoration is trying to repair the damage.A lovely internal courtyard with double loggia was built during the 17th Century and is still partly without decorations.

Address :	Via Delle Belle Arti, 8,Bologna ,Italy
Zip Code :	40126
Telephone :	+39 051 23 9660
Website :	http://www.palazzopepoli.it
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Built in 1368 by Gian Galeazzo Visconti to defend the city from attack, the castle was enlarged by military architect Magatti under the instruction of Visconti's successor Gian Galeazzo. Destroyed in 1447, it was rebuilt between 1450 and 1500 and enlarged under Francesco Sforza's rule. In 1500, once Sforza's rule was over, the building regained its military function and, after successive transformations, eventually fell into ruin.

Address :	3 Piazza Castello,Milan 20121 Italy
Telephone :	+39 02 8846 3700
Website :	http://www.milanocastello.it
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Built by the Hermits in the 13th Century, this church has been restored several times; the present appearance is a result of renovations in the 15th Century and works done at the beginning of the 20th Century. Inside, note the tomb of the last commander in chief of the Republic and the Sepulchral monument to Bartolomeo D'Alviano, as well as the vestry and the cloisters of the old monastery. The vestry houses paintings by Tintoretto and the bell tower is one of the most renowned in Venice.

Address :	3825 Campo Santo Stefano,Venezia Italy
Zip Code :	30124
Telephone :	+39 041 522 2362
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An incredible, almost theatrical square with the lovely Spanish Steps leading up to the Chiesa di Trinità dei Monti . One of the most important fashion shows is held here, the steps being used as a catwalk. It is now an international meeting point. The fountain known as the 'Barcaccia' (boat) was commissioned by Urbano Barberini to commemorate the alliance made with the King of France, whose coat of arms can be seen on Trinità dei Monti.

Address :	Piazza di Spagna,Rome Italy
Zip Code :	00187
Telephone :	+39 06 488 991
Website :	http://www.piazzadispagna.it
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The most well-known and legendary place of worship in the city comprises several holy buildings, built and renovated at various times. The complex consists of: The Chiesa del Crocifisso, the Chiesa del San Sepolcro, the Chiesa dei Santi Vitale and Agricola, the Chiesa della Trinita, the Benedictine Cloisters, the Chiesetta della Madonna del Loreto (protector of avaiators), the Chapel of Santa Giuliana and the Chapel of the Cross. The Romanesque cloister.

Address :	Via Santo Stefano 24,Bologna, Italy
Zip Code :	40125
Telephone :	+39 051 223 256
Website :	http://www.abbaziasantostefano.it
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