Surprise, surprise! Although most of my content is food-related, today’s top five fall under landmarks. Italy, a country steeped in history and culture, boasts an array of breathtaking landmarks that have captivated visitors for centuries. Let’s delve into the fascinating stories behind some of Italy’s most iconic sites.
5.Basilica di San Petronio
As a Muslim on this trip, I found all the churches I encountered fascinating. However, the beauty and the knowledge I’ve immersed in says it all. The Basilica is a large church measuring 132 meters long, 66 meters wide, and 47 meters tall; though this might sound minor compared to all the others on this list, it’s located in my favorite city, which says it all. San Petronio, the church of the Archdiocese of Bologna, located in Bologna, Emilia Romagna, northern Italy, dominates Piazza Maggiore, which is beautiful inside and out.
4. Duomo di Orvieto
You might hear me saying “my favorite city” quite a lot. Orvieto Cathedral, also known as Duomo di Orvieto in Italian, is a large 14th-century roman catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, situated in my favorite city of all time, Orvieto in Umbria, central Italy. Surprisingly, we stumbled upon this beautiful city as a pit stop from Florence to Rome. Little did we know, we were going to stumble upon a 14th-century masterpiece. The cathedral’s construction lasted almost three centuries, with the design and style evolving from Romanesque to Gothic as construction progressed.
3. Vatican museums
NOW THIS IS A MASTER PIECE. The Vatican Museums are the world’s largest museum complexes and are 100% visible. However, a spiritual journey for many Catholics and the cultural heart of the catholic church is quite a site for me. Crossing the threshold of the Vatican museums, I was greeted by an unparalleled collection of art and artifacts spanning centuries of human creativity and ingenuity. From the ancient sculptures of Greece and Rome to the Renaissance masterpieces of Michelangelo and Raphael, each gallery offered a mesmerizing glimpse into the rich tapestry of Western civilization. With my tour guide keeping me in check, I would have wandered and got lost.
2.Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore
How does one stumble upon this beauty late at night while exploring the enchanting city of Florence while aimlessly looking for a dinner spot after a long day of fasting? My long and tiring journey led me to the majestic complex of the Florence Cathedral, where the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore reigns supreme as the guardian of this architectural masterpiece. Founded in the 13th century, the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore has been entrusted with the solemn duty of preserving and enhancing the beauty of the cathedral, Giotto’s campanile, and the baptistry of Sam Giovanni for generations to come.
1.Colosseum (Colosseo)
One would believe my journey in Italy began with witnessing the beauty of the Colosseum in the eternal city of Rome. However, my trip was only complete with a visit to the iconic Colosseum. As I approached this ancient amphitheater, I was transported back in time to the glory days of the Roman Empire, when the magnificent and fierce gladiators fought for their lives, and the roar of the crowd echoed through the arena. Stepping inside the Colosseum, I was struck by its imposing grandeur and the sheer magnitude of its elliptical structure. From the intricate network of underground tunnels to the soaring tiers of seating, every aspect of the Colosseum spoke to the ingenuity and innovation of its builders.
Take me back to Italia plzzzzzz.