Tourist Attractions in Italy

The gigantic central square in front of Milan cathedral has always been a reference point for Milan's town planners. It was a meeting point for important roads before and during the Roman period. In the 4th century, it was a religious centre with the construction of the Basilica of Santa Tecla, and the Baptistry of San Giovanni alle Fonti (both demolished in the mid-14th century and their foundations can be seen below the space in front of the cathedral).

Address :	Piazza del Duomo,Milan Italy
Zip Code :	20121
Telephone :	+39 02 7252 4301
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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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As the city's skyline symbol, the legendary Duomo is famous above all for its dome: Filippo Brunelleschi's Renaissance masterpiece, completed in 1436, created a double dome shell so that the dome is entirely self-supporting. It still stands as the largest masonry dome in the world, containing over 4,000,000 bricks! Climb to the top (all 463 steps) to get an unforgettable panoramic view of the city which has changed little in the past 500 years.

Address :	Piazza del Duomo,Firenze 50122 Italy
Telephone :	+39 055 215 380
Website :	http://www.duomofirenze.it
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The Vatican is among the most important historical sites in the world. The seat of the Holy Roman Catholic Church, The Vatican is also the home of the Pope. As the smallest state in the world, the Vatican has figured in key events throughout history. Occupying about one half kilometer of Rome, The Vatican is further significant because of its fabulous architecture, religious, and artistic treasures.

Address :	Viale Vaticano,Rome Italy
Zip Code :	00136
Telephone :	+39 06 6982
Website :	http://www.vatican.va
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esigned in 1608 by Fabio Mangone, and commissioned by Federico Borromeo, this college was destined for the training of the Swiss clergy. Its monumental architecture revolves around the two courtyards cadenced by double columns. The façade is superb in a semicircular arrangement, by Franco Maria Richini, providing a link between the street front and the axis of the interior courtyards.

Address :	10 Via Senato,Milan, Italy
Zip Code :	20121
Telephone :	+39 02 7252 4301
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San Miniato is one of the most striking examples of Florentine Romanesque architecture, characterized by its bicoloured (white and green) marble façade. The altar, pulpit and transept recess feature fine marble decor, while the floor, in keeping with the Romanesque style, is decorated with symbolic ornamental motifs. Halfway along the nave on the left is another chapel, the Cappella del Cardinale Portogallo.

Address :	34 Via Del Monte alle Croci,Firenze Italy
Zip Code :	50125
Telephone :	+39 055 234 2768
Website :	http://www.san-miniato-al-monte.com
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Erected in the Baroque style by Carlo Francesco Dotti in 1741, the long portico leading to the majestic Santuario is made up of 666 arches which run for 3500 meters from Porta Saragozza to the sanctuary on Colle della Guardia. Built in honor of an image of the Madonna, the edifice is beautiful, both for its architecture and its exclusive view. Each May the citizens of Bologna carry the figure of the Madonna around the city in procession. People travel from all over the world to take part.

Address :	Via San Luca 36,Bologna ,Italy
Zip Code :	40135
Telephone :	+39 051 614 2339
Website :	http://www.sanlucabo.org
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