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Italy Tourist Information Bordering with France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia, Italy is a country in Southern Europe made up of a boot-shaped peninsula and two large islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily and Sardinia. It is home to the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and has exceptionally beautiful scenery and rich cultural heritage. It is, without a doubt, a perfect destination for the art and history lovers, the gourmands, and business travelers. Rome, Italy's capital city, offers you unlimited opportunities to experience the richness of its history. Complete your trip to Rome by visiting Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum and the Pantheon, the Vatican Palace, the Sistine Chapel and the Roman Forum. There are also plenty of museums and galleries in Rome. So make sure you leave enough time to be in Rome in order to see all that this eternal city has to offer. Italy's financial and commercial center Milan is a shopper's paradise.

The world's most beautiful shopping mall, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, is sited here. If you need a break from shopping or doing business, visit La Scala Theatre and the Gothic Duomo, which is one of the world's largest churches. An equally popular city among tourists is Venice. The city is charmingly characterized by elegant Venetian buildings, old narrow streets and network of canals. Do not leave Venice without experiencing a gondola ride or visiting the Palazzo Ducale and the Basilica di San Marco at St Mark's Square. Spring and autumn is the best time to visit Italy. Most shops and businesses are closed in August as it is the holiday season for Italians.