Learning About Italy On Bicycle Tours
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This article is about Italy and what the city has to offer. It also talks about the museums and activities.
Tours in Italy
Many people don't know where Italy is exactly located other than that it's a beautiful country in Southern Europe. Italy also borders Switzerland, France, Slovenia and Austria. Rome is the capital of Italy as well as the center of Western Civilization and the home of the Catholic Church. Other major cities in Italy are Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. Italy is a very popular tourist country with 41 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Italy has more World Heritage Sites than any other country and has made contributions towards the heritage and culture of its neighboring countries.
Attractions in Italy Tours
Most tours in Italy are for seeing the country and learning more about the culture. Usually many museums and artwork are viewed by tourists. Artwork is plentiful in Italy because it's the home of many famous artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello, Caravaggio, etc. Works of art from these artists can be seen on the streets as well as in the many museums. You will find nothing about these museums boring, as they are very informative and enlightening.
What to Do In Italy
Most vacationers come to Italy to learn about the country and sample the excellent cuisine and wine. Bicycle tours are very popular today almost anywhere you go. You and your family will love peddling down the simple streets checking out the Italian restaurants. Many bicycle-touring companies will set you up as part of their group tours. This is a great way to spend a relaxing day and get some sightseeing in at the same time.
Major Vacation Cities in Italy
Rome is probably one of the most beautiful cities in the world. If you are planning to tour Italy, make sure it is on the itinerary. This is if you don't decide to spend your entire vacation there. Rome is rich in culture and history. Tours of Italy usually include Rome because of its popularity, beauty and wealth of things to do and places to see.
Milan is considered the design and fashion capital of the world. This is the home of the Piazza Duomo, considered the oldest shopping mall in the world. Nearby is the Duomo, one of the largest churches in the country. It also has the largest marble statue collection in the world. Milan are parts of many Italy tours.
Venice is an amazing city to see, especially since most of it is submerged in water. Many tours include the city of canals. Venice is also known for being a very romantic city. This is another Italian city that is rich in culture.
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Interested on tours of italy??, Alison Addy publishes articles for http://www.bikecyclingreviews.com . More articles on bicycle tours and bicycle tours reviews at his web.
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