Italy 2026

A collection of 67 places curated by Natalie Johnston

Places in this collection

  1. Terrazza delle Quadrighe

    attraction

    Piazza Venezia, 3, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

    A stunning viewpoint in Rome, described as a 1000/10.

    Terrazza delle QuadrigheView on Google Maps

  2. Castel Sant'Angelo

    attraction

    Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

    Historic cylindrical fortress. Requires booking weeks in advance. Entry fee 16€.

    Castel Sant'AngeloView on Google Maps

  3. Trevi Fountain

    attraction

    Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

    Iconic landmark, visit late (10pm) or early (6am) to avoid crowds for beautiful photos

    Trevi FountainView on Google Maps

  4. Galleria Borghese

    attraction

    Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma RM, Italy

    Remarkably well-preserved former Roman temple with a massive unreinforced concrete dome, features the Oculus, serves as the final resting place for the painter Raphael and several Italian kings

    Galleria BorgheseView on Google Maps

  5. Saint Peter’s Basilica

    attraction

    Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

    Masterpiece of Renaissance architecture, one of the largest churches in the world, home to Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s massive bronze baldachin, visitors can climb the dome for a bird's-eye view of St. Peter's Square and Rome

    Saint Peter’s BasilicaView on Google Maps

  6. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

    attraction

    Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

    Houses an immense collection of art amassed by popes over centuries, includes the world-famous Sistine Chapel, features the Gallery of Maps

    Cathedral of Santa Maria del FioreView on Google Maps

  7. Roman Forum

    attraction

    00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

    Centermost of the Seven Hills of Rome, offers a more tranquil experience with panoramic views, contains the ruins of expansive imperial palaces, overlooks both the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus

    Roman ForumView on Google Maps

  8. Campo de' Fiori

    shop

    P.za Campo de' Fiori, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

    Once the bustling center of Roman public life, filled with temples and government buildings, highlights include the Temple of Saturn and the Arch of Titus, visitors can walk the Via Sacra

    Campo de' FioriView on Google Maps

  9. Apostolic Palace

    attraction

    Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

    World's largest ancient amphitheater, features the Hypogeum, offers spectacular views of the arena floor from the tiered seating areas

    Apostolic PalaceView on Google Maps

  10. Monument to Victor Emmanuel II

    attraction

    Piazza Venezia, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

    Stunning architecture, best views of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and all of Rome, take the elevator to the rooftop for insane views, best at sunset

    Monument to Victor Emmanuel IIView on Google Maps

  11. Chiesa di Santa Maria dell’Orto

    attraction

    Via Anicia, 10, 00100 Roma RM, Italy

    Impressive ancient Roman public baths. Entry fee 8€.

    Chiesa di Santa Maria dell’OrtoView on Google Maps

  12. Spanish Steps

    attraction

    Piazza di Spagna, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

    A comparison of crowds at the Spanish Steps at 2:00 PM versus 7:00 AM, highlighting that visiting early results in fewer crowds.

    Spanish StepsView on Google Maps

  13. Vatican Museums

    attraction

    00120 Vatican City

    Vast museums housing masterpieces, including the Sistine Chapel. Requires booking weeks in advance. Entry fee 25€.

    Vatican MuseumsView on Google Maps

  14. Piazza Navona

    attraction

    Piazza Navona, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

    Baroque square with fountains and street artists.

    Piazza NavonaView on Google Maps

  15. Pantheon

    attraction

    Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

    Opens at 9AM, get there at 8:30AM to avoid heat and long lines, less crowded inside

    PantheonView on Google Maps

  16. Dodo Caffe

    cafe

    Fondamenta dei Ormesini, 2845, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

    Cafés located along the canals.

    Dodo CaffeView on Google Maps

  17. Gelateria Gallonetto

    cafe

    Salizada S. Lio, 5727, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

    Shops selling Italian gelato.

    Gelateria GallonettoView on Google Maps

  18. Mask Shop

    shop

    P.za San Marco, 598, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

    Shops selling traditional Venetian masks.

    Mask ShopView on Google Maps

  19. Burano

    attraction

    30142 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

    Island known for its brightly colored houses.

    BuranoView on Google Maps

  20. Original Murano Glass OMG Factory & Showroom (by appointment only)

    activity

    Fondamenta S. Giovanni dei Battuti, 4b, 30141 Venezia VE, Italy

    Shops selling traditional Murano glass.

    Original Murano Glass OMG Factory & Showroom (by appointment only)View on Google Maps