Italy is a travel destination in Southern Europe. Its capital is Rome. June and May are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Italy
Rome (city, Lazio) — The Eternal City — Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain, and la dolce vita.
Venice (city, Veneto) — Floating city of canals — romantic gondola rides, St Mark's Basilica, and Carnival.
Tuscany (region, Toscana) — Rolling hills, cypress avenues, Chianti vineyards, and Renaissance hilltowns.
Amalfi Coast (beach, Campania) — UNESCO-listed clifftop villages tumbling into a sapphire Mediterranean Sea.
Florence (city, Toscana) — Cradle of the Renaissance — Uffizi, Duomo, and Michelangelo's David.
Sicily (region, Sicilia) — Largest Mediterranean island — ancient Greek temples, Etna volcano, and arancini.
Cinque Terre (landmark, Liguria) — Five pastel fishing villages clinging to dramatic Ligurian sea cliffs.
Dolomites (mountain, Trentino-Alto Adige) — UNESCO mountain range — jagged pink peaks, via ferrata, and ski resorts.
Lake Como (natural, Lombardia) — Elegant lakeside villas, snow-capped Alps reflections, and celebrity retreats.
Naples & Pompeii (landmark, Campania) — Vibrant street-food city beside the perfectly preserved Roman ruins of Pompeii.