Italy is a wonderful country to visit for so many reasons which I will expand on but for me the most wonderful of all is its cities and specifically the architecture on offer here. Rome is unquestionably the standout city when it comes to things to see and do - I don't think there is another major city in the world where you can find so many phenomenally well preserved and historically important buildings. Whenever you see publicity for the capital the Colosseum is usually centre stage and rightfully so as it is an incredible sight to see but really it is just the start of a maze that contains something beautiful around each corner you turn. One of my favourite walking routes of all time starts from the Colosseum and heads up the 'Via dei Fori Imperiali' past the impressive 'Altare della Patria' and then onto the Pantheon, across the River Tiber and finishing at Vatican City - if you only have a day in this city then that is the exciting path you should take.
The truly great thing about Italy though is it really is not all about Rome, there are so many other cities that have so much to offer the visitor. There is of course Venice which is a fascinating place with its beautiful canals, lovely shops and all around uniqueness whilst Florence is a magical place giving a real taste of authentic Italy. What I've mentioned here really is just the tip of the iceberg as well as one of my favourite parts of the country is the Aosta valley in the very north with the stunning Lakes Como and Garda not too far away. On top of all of this you can add some wonderful beaches to the mix, my favourite cuisine, friendly people, great transport links and a wealth of hotels wherever you go. Italy really does have a bit of everything and there's so many more places I'm desperate to explore!
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