Italy is rightly called one of best countries to relax in peace, and this is no coincidence. Any tourist planning to come to the country can choose entertainment to suit his taste, depending on the time of year and place of arrival. So, people go to look at the famous ancient Roman architecture, historical monuments Venice of the Byzantine period and the Renaissance, some people love to bask on the Adriatic coast countries, and many tourists from Russia prefer extreme ski slopes in the very north of Italy. The country also offers exquisite gastronomic cuisine, fashionable shopping, and scenic views for road travelers.
Major resorts in Italy
To get acquainted with all the recreational areas available in the country, a tourist will need a detailed map of Italy in Russian with cities and resorts. The main resorts in Italy are located on the Mediterranean or Adriatic Seas, and there are also several ski resorts in the Alps, near the border of Switzerland. Among the most famous places for winter or summer holiday, we can highlight the following places throughout the country:
Also, for tourists arriving in Rimini, there is a popular excursion to the city of San Marino, which is a separate state and is located just 20 km from the resort on a mountain over 1.5 km high.
- Among amateurs winter holiday The most popular is the ski resort of Breuil-Cervinia, located in the province of Valle d'Aosta. Athletes and amateurs can expect more than 110 km of well-organized trails with a total elevation difference of more than 2.0 km. In addition, the resort has a large number of cozy Alpine hotels, and after dark, tourists are immersed in a noisy après-ski atmosphere.
- The second largest resort called Sestriere in the province of Piedmont is intended for experienced skiers, since the slopes are very steep for beginners, and are indicated in black on the diagrams. However, the area is famous and comfortably equipped due to the fact that it was here that winter sports were held in 1996. Olympic Games Turin.
Important! These are not all resorts in Italy, and if travelers are traveling to the country not for the first time, they can always choose an excursion, entertainment or recreational program just for themselves. Also, traveling by car is very popular in Italy, when travelers rent an iron horse at the airport and tirelessly move day by day throughout Italy. Yes, and you can also fly home not from the city of arrival, since international airports built in abundance throughout the country, and the distance between them rarely exceeds 300-400 km.
Living conditions at various resorts in Italy
Italy has never been a cheap country for a holiday, if only because it belongs to the developed European Union. In connection with this, prices for housing, food, gasoline, essential goods and entertainment are much higher in it than in Asian countries, which corresponds to the high income of the population. Living conditions among the above resorts in the country are given in the list:
- Liguria– the most expensive and beautiful region, full luxury hotels in castle style along the coast of Sanremo and other cities. Almost all well-known hotel chains (Ritz, Radisson, Accor, Park Hyatt and others) are present here. The average room price in high season starts from 200 euros per night for a double room.
- Tuscany– no less prestigious resorts with the warm Mediterranean Sea offer living conditions with more low prices– practically the same set of hotels as in Liguria, but you can rent a double room from 80 euros per day in the summer.
- Sicily and Sardinia– Holidays on the islands have traditionally been famous for luxury and high cost. People are willing to pay not only for beautiful rooms in traditional southern European style, but also for this level of prestige. Among the accommodation options, both cozy family hotels and private villas of any size with their own beach area and staff prevail.
Of course, somewhere in Palermo you can rent a room for 50 euros per day, but on the coast you won’t be able to find less than 100-120 for the same conditions. If we talk about villas, then you will have to fork out 500, 1000 and even more euros per day, depending on the decoration and size of the temporary palace.
- Rimini– the resort is popular, crowded, but a fairly inexpensive room in a city hotel 500 meters from the sea will cost only 25-30 euros per day. If we consider Le Meridian class hotels on the first line, you won’t be able to stay for less than 150-200 euros per night.
- Breuil-Cervinia– as for Italian ski resorts in December-January, you will have to try very hard to book a room, since most of them have been booked since the summer. However, depending on the living conditions, the presence of a spa complex, which is extremely necessary after a long ski trip, as well as proximity to the ski lifts, the price ranges from 80 to 300 euros per night for a double room.
Sestriere
- Sestriere- a more prestigious and professional resort, where both young people from all over Europe can come and stay in a hostel with 20 beds for 20 euros per night, as well as very wealthy people, where 5-star hotel complexes with their own ski rental, transfer to the mountain , swimming pools and saunas, as well as unsurpassed conditions at prices from 200 euros and above per 1 night.
Important! All prices given are conditional and may not correspond to the actual cost of a room at the current time, since each hotel creates its own system of discounts.
What tourists need to know about southern Italy
The southern part of Italy also has many places that are widely known among tourists from all over the world. These include the following cities and resorts, with the exception of Sardinia and Sicily listed above:
- Salerno- famous resort town with ancient cultural monuments and beaches located at the foot of the rocky coast. The province of the same name on the Tyrrhenian Sea is rich in citrus trees and other southern fruit crops.
- Bari, province of Apulia- the capital of southern Italy, a romantic town on the Adriatic Sea, which has both cozy places for walking and relaxing, and beach hotels, in which you can have a good vacation on the shore.
- Brindisi- a city located in the same region as Bari, where all tourists who buy tickets for cruise ships, since it is from here that all famous Mediterranean liners depart.
- Island of Capri- the most picturesque island in all of Europe - a majestic sea, high shores, luxurious hotels and noisy nightclubs - attract young people and couples from many countries in the summer.
Important! Vacationers should remember that the south of Italy has a hotter climate than many European countries, and when coming here in July-August, you need to be prepared for temperatures above 30 degrees during the daytime.
Wherever a tourist comes in Italy, the entire coast, both from the Adriatic and Mediterranean Sea, has a unique service, infrastructure, beautiful hotels and numerous restaurants with delicious seafood and meat cuisine. The difference, of course, is also present, but it is small. So, among wealthy tourists, Genoa and Sicily flourish more, and for those who are more economical, Rimini and Bari are suitable, but everywhere travelers in the summer will receive a lot of sun, clean sea and excellent service. For those who want to familiarize themselves in detail with all the advantages and disadvantages of each resort, a map of Italy in Russian with cities and resorts is available, which can be downloaded from many Internet resources, for example, via this link.
Italy (Republic of Italy) is located in southern Europe and borders France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. In addition, it has internal borders with the Vatican and San Marino. The country's area is 301,230 km2.
On the map, Italy occupies the territory of the Apennine Peninsula and has a peculiar “boot” shape. The country's area also includes the southern part of the Alps, the Padana Plain, the islands of Sardinia, Sicily and a number of other small islands.
Based on the 2011 census, the total population is 60,813,326 people.
The largest cities in Italy are Milan, Rome, Naples, Palermo, Turin, Genoa, Florence, Bologna, Catania, Bari and Venice. Italy is divided into regions, which in turn are divided into provinces.
The country has an excellent network of railway and road interchanges. External transport of people and goods is predominantly carried out by sea.
The official language of the country is Italian.
Until 1999, the Italian lira was in circulation in the country, but today the country has completely switched to the Euro currency.
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Italy can safely be called a country that has no equal in the number of tourist attractions. Suffice it to say that 60% of all European cultural values are located on its territory. On the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Italy is in first place with 49 sites. You need to come here for a long time to give yourself a holiday that will stay with the tourist for the rest of his life.
The map of Italy shows the most big cities and regions. On our website you will find brief information for each city. If you are traveling around the country by car, then read the information about.
Major cities of Italy on the map
Rome on the map of Italy
Numerous attractions Eternal City It is best to view it in chronological order - from antiquity to the Middle Ages, then the Renaissance. The general "antique" tourist ticket includes a visit to the birthplace of the city - the Palatine Hill with its surrounding impressive ruins, the majestic Colosseum amphitheater and the Forum - main square ancient Rome. Here you can see the altars of Saturn and Vulcan, the Curia of the Senate, the House of the Vestals, the sanctuary of Vesta, and the tomb of Romulus.
Expert advice! If you don’t want to waste time in line, then buy this ticket at the Forum, not at the Colosseum.
Among the buildings of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Piazza Navona with the Egyptian obelisk, Palazzo Pamphilj and the Church of St. Agnes on it, Piazza di Spagna with the huge “Spanish Steps” Scalyanta di Spagna, the Trevi Fountain with Neptune on a chariot, ancient castle of Castel Sant'Angelo.
In the center of Rome there is a state, the main attraction of which is the Cathedral of St. Peter's on the square of the same name.
The appearance and, especially, the interior decoration of the main Catholic church in the world are simply stunning. The main altar of the cathedral, under a magnificent dome designed by Michelangelo, is built over the tomb of the apostle, whose statue is to his right. The most famous sculpture cathedral - the famous “Pieta” by the great Florentine.
Such masterpieces are open to tourists in the Vatican palace complex visual arts, like the Sistine Chapel with frescoes by Michelangelo, Stanzas by Raphael, and museums.
Expert advice! Try not to let the beauty of the Eternal City dull your vigilance. There are a lot of pickpockets in Rome, especially in crowded places. Bus routes towards the Vatican are notorious, especially No. 64. Women should beware of motorcyclists snatching bags at speed.
Gourmets should keep in mind that in order to eat deliciously and inexpensively, you need to choose establishments where the main visitors are local residents(away from crowds of tourists).
There is a lot of interesting material on Rome on our website, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with it:
Milan on the map of Italy
The pride of the second largest city in Italy, Milan, is the magnificent Gothic.
Climbing onto the roof, you can see the turrets and sculptures up close. From here you can enjoy a beautiful panorama of different sides of the city. The square also contains the buildings of the Royal and Northern Palaces and the Arc de Triomphe.
Next to the cathedral is the Victor Emmanuel II passage, which houses one of the most famous shopping galleries in the world. Shopping lovers should not forget that Milan is the center of Italian fashion. This is where the leading design houses and boutiques of Italian fashion are located. The Quadrilatero della Moda district is an example of this.
Expert advice! Keep in mind that from 14:00 to 16:00, as throughout Italy, most establishments are closed for the afternoon rest - “siesta”.
Milan is also the capital of opera. Who hasn't heard of the famous La Scala theater? All opera stars of the last two centuries sang on its stage.
The Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie is decorated with the famous fresco by Leonardo da Vinci “The Last Supper”. Tickets to visit must be purchased in advance.
Naples on the map of Italy
Naples is located at the foot of Vesuvius on the shores of the picturesque Bay of Naples.
On its slopes are the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Neapolitans consider themselves an ethnic group separate from the rest of Italy. This city is the birthplace of pizza and famous Neapolitan songs, as well as... organized crime. There are several hundred churches in the city. Stand out are the Cathedral of St. Januaria - the heavenly patron of the city and the church-monastery of St. Clara. Archaeological Museum Naples is considered one of the best in the world.
Expert advice! As you admire the stunning views of the Bay of Naples, hold on tight to your wallet!
Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dante and Machiavelli is an authentic museum under open air. The city can be called the capital of the Italian Renaissance. The most outstanding artists of that era lived and worked in the city - Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Boccaccio, Michelangelo, Donatello, Brunelleschi and many others.
In the city center there are two squares - Cathedral (Duomo) and Signoria. Among the statues in Piazza della Signoria is Michelangelo's David, while the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace) houses the municipality of Florence. Florence's Cathedral Square is famous for its temple complex, containing the grand church of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's 84-meter-high bell tower and the Baptistery of San Giovanni.
The main attraction of the city is the Uffizi Gallery. Its collection contains paintings from the Renaissance - paintings by Giotto, Titian, Raphael, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Piero della Francesca, Botticelli, Duccio and other famous artists. The museum has many antique sculptures and a unique collection of self-portraits of famous artists. In the most beautiful hall of the gallery, the Tribune, paintings are exhibited: “The Holy Family” by Michelangelo, “The Adoration of the Magi” by Botticelli, “Portrait of Pope Julius II” and “Madonna with the Goldfinch” by Raphael.
IN Royal Palace Palazzo Pitti houses the Palatine Gallery with paintings by Raphael, Titian, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Rubens, Van Dyck and others, as well as museums of silver, porcelain, carriages, and costumes. Not far from the palace there is a beautiful landscape park– Boboli Gardens.
And in Florence there is the grandiose Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the massive dome of which is clearly visible from anywhere in the city, the Gothic Basilica of Santa Croce, where Michelangelo, Dante Alighieri, Galileo, Machiavelli and Rossini are buried. List of attractions of this beautiful city This is far from exhausted. But, as they say, better time see…
Expert advice! If you like ice cream, visit Gelateria Cillo in the center of the Old Town (Via De’Neri, 51/r). The choice is huge, very tasty, you can try different varieties, and the hostesses speak Russian.
Venice on the map of Italy
Venice is built on 122 islands, which are connected by 400 bridges. Role public transport perform gondolas, water bus "vaporetto" and motor boats. The most popular route goes along the Grand Canal.
Charm unique city on the water complements architectural ensemble central square San Marco. On it there are columns of St. Mark and St. Teodora, the Doge's Palace and the magnificent San Marco Cathedral. Not far from the square there is a parking lot of gondolas, where you can take a memorable trip along the famous canals of Venice.
The facades of the Cathedral of San Marco are richly decorated with sculptures, columns, carved stone and mosaics.
Among the latter, the “Last Judgment” and mosaics on the history of the creation of the cathedral (the work of Venetian masters) stand out. The marble Gothic cornice amazes with its finest stone carvings. Above the main entrance to the temple there is a bronze quadriga: according to one version, it was created by the great ancient Greek sculptor Lysippos.
The interior of the cathedral, striking in its splendor, is decorated with numerous mosaics on biblical themes. In the center of the temple there is a Venetian shrine - the “Golden Altar” with the central majestic figure of Christ. On the doors of the altar there are images of saints and emperors framed in gold and precious stones.
Expert advice! Overview group excursion the very narrow Venetian streets are inconvenient.
In most restaurants, cafes and bars, prices for locals and foreigners differ by half. But if you politely speak at least a few words of Italian, you will be served almost at the local price list.
There are many more cities in Italy
The limited scope of the article does not allow us to talk about other cities, which also have a lot of interesting things. You will find information about them in our other articles. We hope that the information about the cities reviewed has awakened in you a desire to visit the Mecca of tourism - beautiful Italy.
