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CITIES OF ITALYKaisa Paldan
Dr. Razi
CIS1020
Summer I 2011
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VENEZIAVenice is a car-free city made up of islands connected by
waterways and bridges.
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Venice’s unique structure makes it a city of beauty and travel is most often by
boat.
Sites to see in Venice:•St. Mark’s Square- the main square in the heart of the city.•St. Mark’s Basilica- located directly off of the square, this cathedral is home to the bones of many Saint’s.•Rialto Bridge- a beautifully designed bridge that spans across the Grand Canal.
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CINQUE TERRE
Cinque Terre is made up of five villages and is
great for hiking, swimming and
relaxation.
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The Cinque Terre’s peaceful setting is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the
picturesque scenery.The five villages that make up the Cinque Terre are:•Riomaggiore- a neighborhood town with many hiking trails and beach access.•Manarola- a peaceful town known for its pleasant walking routes and underground tunnels.•Corniglia- a quiet town and the only town not located directly on the water, but is most famous for its wine.•Vernazza- a harbor town and known as the “Jewel of Cinque Terre.”•Monterosso al Mare- is the only town built on flat land and is known for its lively late-night activities.
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FIRENZEFlorence is the
birthplace of the Renaissance style and home to great
art, fashion and food.
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Florence is known as the origin of the Renaissance movement making it home
to great architecture and art masterpieces.
The most notable sites to see in Florence are:•Accademia- houses two of Michelangelo’s most famous works of art.•Uffizi Gallery- holds the greatest collection of Italian paintings.•Galileo Science Museum- displays scientific gadgets from history and Galileo’s fingers.•Duomo- a Gothic cathedral that contains the first Renaissance dome.
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ROMARome is the city
in which civilization
began. Some of the world’s
oldest architecture lies
in this city.
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Rome is home to some of the oldest architecture in the world.
There are many famous sites that one must see when in Rome:•Trevi Fountain- a Baroque masterpiece in which tourists can throw their coins to wish for a return trip to Rome.•The Vatican- home to the Pope, head of the world-wide Catholic religion.•The Colosseum- a large stadium that represents the “golden” years of Roman history.•Pantheon- known as “the Heart of Rome” and represents well-preserved architecture from the Renaissance.•The Spanish Steps- the iconic, curving staircase located between two beautiful Baroque church towers.
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THE BEST ROUTE THROUGH ITALY
Venezia Cinque Terre Firenze
Roma
Steves, R. (2011). Italy. Berkeley, CA: Avalon Travel.