ITALY Top 10 Must See Places in Northern Italy 2023

I'm planning to go to Italy anytime soon, this Mediterranean country is by far one of the most popular

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to visit in Europe and with so many amazing

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it's hard to limit those travel plans to just one city, which is why I've selected the 10 best. places to see in Northern Italy to take the guesswork out, but don't forget to hit the subscribe button first so you can be notified when the Southern Italy top 10 is published. Now, let's start from further north. number one being the dolomites located in the northeast of Italy, spanning several regions, this impressive mountain range is part of the Southern Limestone Alps and consists of 18 peaks rising to over 3000 meters and features some of the walls most amazing verticals, cliffs and beautiful mountain landscapes in all of Italy.

By far the most popular town in the Dolomites is Cortina Dempezzo, a beautiful ski resort. Town located at the base of the mountains with high-end shopping and restaurants and great access to some amazing hiking and biking trails. It's easy to see why this location is our start. In this top 10 list, number two is Lake Como, this gem of the Lombardi region is highly regarded as a luxury resort area that attracts many of the social elites throughout history and, today Today, the rich and famous have settled on the shores of this Y-shaped area. Lake with illustrious villas that include access to the coast.

Charming and picturesque villages and towns dot the edges of this lake, such as Managio and Verena, offering you a more relaxed Italian feel while also giving you the perfect Lake Como atmosphere. The town of Bellagio at the heart. The lake side is full of hustle and bustle, but you can't miss its prized pizza and of course the city of Como and all its glory, which is bigger and more touristy, but also has plenty of things to see and do plus boating on the lake I would definitely set aside two or three days to really appreciate this area of ​​Italy.

Thank you. Number three is Milan, just an hour south of Kamal. This capital of the Lombardi region is by far the world capital of fashion and design along with London. Paris and New York, but it is also home to the Italian Stock Exchange and many bank headquarters, making it the business center of Italy. Excitement will come to the city in 2026 when it co-hosts the Winter Olympics, taking place 20 years after Italy hosted the event. The

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city of Turin, Milan, is home to Italy's oldest active shopping arcade , the Galleria Vittorio Emmanuel II, which is packed with high-end restaurants, cafes and shops to lighten those pockets.

The architecture adapts to your style. Visit the Milan Cathedral and immerse yourself in the size of In this enormous Duomo there is much more to see in this city and if you time it right you can attend one of the many Formula One races held in the neighboring city of Monza. This city will have something for everyone and then some foreign number four. Yes Turin, as mentioned before, Turin rose to international fame when it hosted the 2006 Winter Olympics and has not looked back since many of the city's squares. The gardens and castles were built between the 16th and 18th centuries and would give that extra historical factor that many tourists seek Turin, the capital city of the Piedmont region and home of the successful Juventus soccer team, and with a question, one of the coolest cars around the Fiat, this place is the furthest to the west, let's go on this list before jumping east.

Italy number five is Verona, this backdrop for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is located in the Italian region of Veneto and will also host the closing ceremonies of the 2026 Winter Olympics at the Verona Arena, which was created in the 1st century and is still used today. for incredible opera performances. This charming city has a lot to see and definitely has a more relaxed vibe than most on this list. Stay close to the Adij River and you'll find everything you need as you circle the old historic city center. your time here and enjoy the city is what is expected, thanks number six is ​​the ever popular city of Venice, also in the Veneto region and its capital, Venice, is probably considered the most unique on this list solely because it is completely built on such an incredible lagoon.

The best way to enjoy the city is by boat, passing by some of the Renaissance and Gothic palaces that line the edges of the canal. The Grand Canal is the can't-miss canal that gives you access to almost everything as it winds its way through the city from one side. At the other end, a stop at St. Mark's Square should keep you going for a while, as it is the center and heart of the city, with plenty to see and do, and the perfect starting point for any excursion outside the center you want to try. The city of canals and bridges will truly provide a totally different experience to many other places on this list.

Foreign number seven is Bologna, the capital city of the Amelia region of Romania, it is widely known for many things and each has been given a nickname. that is, those learned by having the oldest operating university in the Western world, grass, which means fat, for the rich cuisine of its city, and LaRosa, which means red, for its Spanish red glue roofs that almost They covered the entire city, do not forget that Bologna is their base of operations. for some of the world's most luxurious car brands such as Lamborghini and Ducati, with Ferrari and Maserati nearby, plus spend an afternoon relaxing in Piazza Majora for a nice break from the hustle and bustle or empty your pocket along Via del independenza for a much needed vacation.

The shopping spree will provide a great experience for any traveler number eight is Genoa, this capital city of the Liguria region of Italy is the busiest and historically most important port on the Ligurian Sea and has also been nicknamed La Superba or the proud one for its monuments and its impressive landscape. water, ornate architecture is on full display in this maritime city with incredible squares filled with cafes and historic buildings or winding streets full of shops and bistros, of course, the most impressive thing about Genoa is the port, which is full of life and attractions impressive.

We will see the faintly colored buildings that are widely known along the coast of Italy. This is a great city to take a day or two to recharge your batteries, so make the most of it if you get the chance. Foreign number nine is Florence, the capital city of the Tuscany region is considered the cradle of the Renaissance, which is very evident with the artistic monuments and architecture that populate the historic center of the city. Florence is very much a museum. An enthusiast's dream with so many things to admire including Michelangelo's statue of David, the Ufizi gallery. and the imposing cathedral of Florence, with plenty of amazing architecture and history, this city is perfect for stays of any length if you are willing to plan afternoons in the bubbling gardens for a pleasant stroll and calm evenings in the Piazza del Duomo for A Taste of Italy or perhaps a walk through the famous Pod Vecchio will turn anyone into a Renaissance fan in just one day, rounding out the list at number 10 is in sync.

This collection of five small fishing villages in the Liguria region lies within the national territory of Saint Terre. park on the coast of the Italian Riviera, we guarantee you have seen at least one photo of these villages with their colorful houses and vineyards overlooking the Ligurian Sea Below each village has many traditional trattorias serving fresh seafood and the famous pesto sauce of the region for summer tourists. Who flock here for the incredible views, the best way to access these gems is by train or boat, but those brave enough can walk among them and be rewarded with the best scenery and views of the rugged landscape below. and with that, my top 10 places to see. in

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Italy is full, don't worry, as I said before, I will make a video of southern Italy shortly because I simply couldn't be satisfied with just a top 10 for the entire country.

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