Things to See and Do in Italy

If you have been thinking about planning a trip to Italy or have already booked a property and are looking to organise some great activities to enjoy during your stay, this blog is the ideal place to get all of the information about Italy travellers need. With lots of must-see tourist attractions and unique things to experience, whether you want to hit up all of the classic sights or get off the beaten tourist path, or both, you will find everything you need here for planning your trip. Welcome to our travel guide to Italy.

No matter where in the country you are going - from Rome to Naples, Sicily to Tuscany, Venice to Sardinia, Milan to the Alps - and what kind of holiday you are planning - a quick weekend break, a romantic getaway in the Cinque Terre, a skiing trip, a family beach holiday on the Amalfi Coast - we have excellent informative articles for all of your needs. Learn more about perfect day trip destinations, outdoor activities, museums, food and drink, churches, palaces, other particular tourist attractions, and lists of things to see and do in different destinations for your trip to Italy.

Here at Easy Reserve, we want to help you plan the best vacation possible in Italy and for you to explore Italy and all she has to offer. From wine tasting experiences and winery tours in Chianti to seeing works by Leonardo da Vinci and other great works of Renaissance art in the Uffizi Gallery. From learning about the Roman Empire in the Eternal City and experiencing the grandeur of the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and the rest of Vatican City to truffle hunting in the North of the country. From going on a gondola ride in Venice to climbing to the top of the World Heritage Site that is the Leaning Tower of Pisa. From a day trip to Pompeii to explore the ancient archaeological site to enjoying water sports on Lake Garda. From trying Pizza in Naples to playing out your own Romeo and Juliet in Verona. From experiencing natural wonders like active volcanoes such as Mount Vesuvius or the beautiful Blue Grotto to posing next to the Trevi Fountain or in the Piazza San Marco. From horse racing in the Piazza del Campo to a cooking class in Tuscany.

No matter what you're looking for, we have all of the information you need for planning your trip. We have things to do in Italy in the winter and things to do in Italy in the summer. There is information if you want to know about things to do in Italy on a budget, cultural things to do in Italy, or things to do in Italy besides museums. There are articles on things to do in Italy for couples, things to do in Italy on a honeymoon, things to do in Italy for families, and more. If you are visiting Italy, this is the Italy travel guide to the most important tourist attractions in Italy and things to see and do that you definitely need in your life! While you're at it, why not browse our vacation rentals in Italy too?

  

Friday, February 7, 2014
Promenade of Reggio Calabria
The welcoming city of Reggio Calabria is the biggest in the region of Calabria and is a lovely spot for tourists to spend a few days! Situated on the toe of Italy and separated from the island and region of Sicily by the exotic Strait of Messina, the city lies on the slopes of a long rugged mountain range called Aspromonte. Tourists can avail of a lovely selection of holiday villas in Calabria where they can easily commute to this city for a day or two of thrilling exploration!

Reggio Calabria is home to a very large and important archaeological museum which details the history of strong Greek ties with the region as well as displaying a few superb artefacts. See the Riace Bronze statues here that are a rare and wonderful example of perfectly preserved Greek sculpture.     Read More
Posted in: Calabria, Localities, On the Coast, Parks & Gardens, Southern Italy, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, February 6, 2014
View of Udine City
The quiet yet culturally rich city of Udine in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia is perfect for tourists who want to step off the beaten track from visiting the more famous Italian cities. Choose from a lovely selection of villa rentals in Friuli Venezia Giulia where you can easily commute to Udine for a day or two. There are some superb places of interest worth visiting if you wish to pass through this wonderful city.

Start off the day with a visit to Castello di Udine which sits on a low hill over the city. From here, visitors can admire some magnificent views of the Julian Alps and the city itself. This well preserved monument of Udine’s history is also the city museum of art and archaeology.

At the foot of this hill is the glorious Piazza Liberta. This is a busy and lively square which has a large and beautiful clock tower flanked by two giant statues as its focal point. Nearby to the square is the Loggia di San Giovanni and the beautifully designed cathedral.     Read More
Posted in: Big Cities, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Localities, Northeast Italy

  

Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Piazza Unità d'Italia
Located at the head of the Gulf of Trieste is the beautiful city of Trieste! This stunning coastal setting is a perfect spot for tourists to visit where they can avail of the many beaches and water activities available here. Once one of the most prosperous seaports in the Mediterranean, the historical haven of art, literature and music is also a modern day shopping paradise! Those wishing to visit Trieste have a lovely selection of holiday villas in Friuli Venezia Giulia to choose from.

Trieste has a pretty seafront and promenade running along the meeting of land and sea and is brimming with superb buildings which are magically lit up at night. Visitors would thoroughly enjoy a stroll around the historical part of the city at night to see it as its best.     Read More
Posted in: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Localities, Northeast Italy, On the Coast

  

Friday, January 31, 2014
The Basilica Palladiana
The city of Vicenza lies in northeast Italy in the region of Veneto. This cosmopolitan city offers a collection of cultural, historical and artistic treasures for visitors to explore and has been awarded UNESCO status for two of its tourist sites!

Those wishing to explore Vicenza have a wide choice of stunning vacation rentals in Veneto to choose from, all within a day trip’s distance of this spectacular city!

Those with a love for all things beautiful will love the architectural treasures awaiting them here. The legacy of the famous architect, Andrea Palladio was left behind in his beloved Vicenza in the form of twenty-three beautifully designed buildings.

These 16th century visionary designed stunning buildings are the Teatro Olimpico , the Basilica Palladiana and the breathtaking Villa Almerico Capra among many other churches. So be sure to find a list of them all and visit some of his masterpieces!     Read More
Posted in: Northeast Italy, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites, Veneto

  

Friday, January 31, 2014
Padua's Cathedral
Discover the charming city of Padua which is wonderfully easy to explore on foot. It’s a relatively flat city with cobbled narrow streets in the old centre. Padua city operates a superb tram service through the city centre which stops off frequently close to many places of interest for tourists to easily visit.

Those wishing to pass through this charming city for a day have a wide choice of holiday rentals in Veneto to choose from, all within an easy commute of Padua.

Start off your day of touring with a trip around the historical sites of Padua city centre. Hop onto the tram and stop off close to the remarkable cathedral of Saint Anthony, the city’s patron saint.

It’s probably the most famous attraction in Padua which draws in millions of visitors each year who come to see the tomb of the saint and look upon his relics. The famous Master sculptor, Donatello designed the metal statue of a horse and rider in the square in front of the cathedral as well as a crucifix which stands at the altar and other statues within the church interior.     Read More
Posted in: Big Cities, Localities, Northeast Italy, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites, Veneto