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When you think of romance, ancient history, magnificent architecture and culture. delicious cuisine, sunny islands and snowy mountain slopes in one place, of course you think of Italy. The boot-shaped country is Southern Europe is one of the most popular tourist destinations since decades. Currently, Italy is visited by more than 40 million tourists per year – it is the fifth most visited country in the world.

Everybody knows why it is that way. A person can get lost in Italy for months, just to see all the etruscan, greek and roman sights. The country is the perfect tourist destination and the local people know that. Tourism is one of the most expanding business branches in Italy and attracts even more visitors.

The most important thing is that if you want to visit Italy, you should know exactly what you want to do. Spend some days in Rome, Milano, Venice and Florence – the most popular cities in Italy, famous for their rich architecture and history, magnificent culture and shopping opportunities. Visit Southern Italy and enjoy the sun of Sicily, the eclectic vision of the island and the italian kitchen. Travel north to Lake Como and the Italian Alps. Go skiing or climbing, see the majestic Monte Bianco or Mont Blanc – the highest mountain in Europe. Go to the island of Capri – the ancient sea resort or enjoy the beaches of Rimini. The opportunities for great vacation in Italy are countless.

Due to its geographical position, Italy is suitable for summer and winter tourism. Most of the tourists prefer to visit the country during the summer, but the Alps offer one of the best winter resorts in Europe. You can get to Italy via car or by boat through the Mediterranean Sea. Italy has a good railroad system. Still, the fastest way is by flight. Lots of companies offer different flight offers for scheduled or charter flights. There are more than 50 airports in Italy, so it won’t be difficult to find the best flight for you.
 



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