People always have these ideations when you mention Italy. For some people, they think of the old-age Republic of Venice and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and some the Colosseum. For sure, whatever comes to mind, you want to make sure to be able to check them out yourself. You have to understand, though, that Italy only became a unified country in 1870. Centuries of history still make the country a fascinating country to visit. Simply put, you still have a lot of places to discover in this county that not a lot of tourists are flocking them in.
Aside from checking out the Republic of Venice, here are other top places to visit in Italy. You can choose from going to the countryside, quiet islands, or ancient villages. For you to know them, make sure to read till the end.
If you are looking for an amazing view of Italian villages, make sure that you check out Fiesole that takes you from Florence for 8 km. You are able to check out a great view above the Tuscan City. It has a charm of its own outside of the busy streets of Ponte Vecchio. If you want to know of some remnants of the Romanesque period, make sure to check their town hall. You can also see events still being held in the Roman theater. If you are a fan of history, for sure this place will capture your attention such as their Roman baths. You should consider taking a day trip in this particular location if you want to get a break from the city.
The Republic of Venice has been mentioned above and you will come to appreciate it more in its modern form. Carnivale is the place to visit if you want to check what modernization the Republic of Venice has gone through. Just avoid going to the place during the summer period because it can be filled with different tourists. Nonetheless, there is another way to escape the busy streets of the city and still see the origins of Venice. Torcello is the place to be. Made up of 20,000 inhabitants, this is the where the Republic of Venice originated. In the present, it has become a peaceful and quiet island. It has a Byzantine-Italian cathedral standing after being built in 639 AD.
If you want to know what mighty civilization Rome has encountered in the past centuries, you should check out and visit Veii. It is an Etruscan city-state that showcases Bronze Age settlement origins. In 396 BC, however, the Romans decided to wipe Veii out. You can go and visit Veio Regional Natural Park to look at the remains of the takeover in ruins. You can also pay a visit to Porta Ponte Sodo and the Tomb of the Ducks that date back from 5th century BC and 7th century BC, respectively. The place also has ancient wall sections still intact.