Most Beautiful Cities In Italy?

For me the most beautiful Italian city is Florence... I was entranced just reading about the city in the works of E.M. Forster and when I finally got to visit in person I was not disappointed... I even had a room with a view ;)

The surrounding countryside is so beautiful and the city itself has some wonderful architecture and such a romantic ambience - I cannot recommend enough for people to visit Florence and enjoy everything it has to offer.
 
I'll add my voice to the people who are answering Florence.
I visited in 2009 and fell completely in love with the city.
I loved the monuments in Rome, but the atmosphere in Florence is magical, I didn't visit Venice though, so I can't have an opinion on that comparison.
 
Adam said:
Rosie, speaking of cities by the water, have you been to Sirmione? I'm wondering about whether it's worth a day trip next year when I'm in Verona.
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Well, if you'd ask me, I'd say a day trip is worth it, no matter which city by the lake you're gonna visit :D

But to be more objective, I'd still say yes.
I haven't been to Sirmione just yet (was going to, this summer, but a friend needed me to stay in the city so I "sacrificed" the visit), but I have seen lots of pictures though, and it seems to be a very beautiful city. It has a very interesting place on the map, so to say, it's a whole peninsula.

Definitely worth a visit. Also, if you're in the area, go visit the other ones as well, if you have time. I've also heard about the city of Bardolino, it's supposed to be the most beautiful city on the lake and it's actually really close to Verona :)
 
I haven't traveled to all of Italy, but I found Venice to be the most beautiful. Besides the beauty of a city so close to the water, there is also the beauty of its fragility. With global climate change, it's an unfortunate outcome but future generations may not be able to experience this city as we have: the canals, the food, and the culture. However, I'm glad that we've taken small steps to preserve the state of this city. Fun fact: they've banned wheeled luggage on sidewalks there now so travelers stop damaging them.
 
Rosie said:
Well, if you'd ask me, I'd say a day trip is worth it, no matter which city by the lake you're gonna visit :D

But to be more objective, I'd still say yes.
I haven't been to Sirmione just yet (was going to, this summer, but a friend needed me to stay in the city so I "sacrificed" the visit), but I have seen lots of pictures though, and it seems to be a very beautiful city. It has a very interesting place on the map, so to say, it's a whole peninsula.

Definitely worth a visit. Also, if you're in the area, go visit the other ones as well, if you have time. I've also heard about the city of Bardolino, it's supposed to be the most beautiful city on the lake and it's actually really close to Verona :)
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Thanks Rosie, yes I've seen pictures and it looks lovely. The problem is too much choice! I don't have long, we will only be in Verona for 3 days, but we're thinking about a day visit somewhere, or whether it might be better to just stay all the time in Verona...
there are so many options, Padua and Mantua are 2 other close-by cities I'd really like to see, but there won't be time to do more than 1, and anyway, I often think that unless the city is very small, to really appreciate a place, you need to stay a couple of days. I guess we'll decide nearer the time :)
 
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Adam said:
Thanks Rosie, yes I've seen pictures and it looks lovely. The problem is too much choice! I don't have long, we will only be in Verona for 3 days, but we're thinking about a day visit somewhere, or whether it might be better to just stay all the time in Verona...
there are so many options, Padua and Mantua are 2 other close-by cities I'd really like to see, but there won't be time to do more than 1, and anyway, I often think that unless the city is very small, to really appreciate a place, you need to stay a couple of days. I guess we'll decide nearer the time :)
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I live in the province of Mantova and Verona is just a short drive away.

Verona Arena

Verona Arena

Photo of the Arena in Verona

The reason I ask is because there are lots of things do in and around the Lake Garda area but most places are closed during the winter months. The south side (Peschiera, Sirmione, Desenzano) still has some life but much better to see from March – October.

The east side (Bardolini, Malcesene and Garda) of the lake can become quite deserted during the winter months (except for special events)

Also will you have car or be relying on public transport?

I would say for three days, you are probably better off staying in Verona itself. Should you find time, Mantova is a small city with lots of things to see. If you like art, I strongly suggest a visit to Palazzo Te.
 
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Thanks Chillout, I'm going next summer, but will be only on public transport, I don't like driving on holiday, and enjoy the trains and buses. Mantova may be a good choice for a day trip, but I guess we may be quite likely to just stay in Verona. This year when we went to Turin, we had planned a possible day trip to Alba, but we found so much we wanted to do and see in Turin that we didn't have time.
 
One of my favorite places in Italy is Venice. There is a special energy about that place, something that has always intrigued me. I have been there three times so far, and I keep returning again and again. As a hobby photographer, I find Venice endlessly fascinating. :) There is so much to be seen and explored there, I wouldn't even know where to start.
 
Italy has some gorgeous cities by the coast and the Tuscan landscape is by far hard to take your eyes off of. However, I keep going back to a classic. Venice is my all time favorite because the canals give it character. Its architectural properties with the connecting bridges are absolutely beautiful. The city simply exudes romance.
 
Oh! What a find, my StumbleUpon greeted me with this today: a website full of pictures of what they consider to be the 22 most beautiful towns of Italy! (to be exact: the towns that are "almost too perfect looking".

I dare anyone to look at the pictures and not want to go there right away.
 
I love Positano, Capri and also Napoli. The coast is beautiful and tranquil but the experience I had in Naples was amazing. We stayed with my uncle on his farm and at 4am they were already up and about ready to go and do the grapes. 12 was stop and drop everything for lunch and a siesta. No phones or computers were allowed and it was fantastic. At the end of the day we had a great feast and tasted the wine that was made on the farm.
 
I have only been to Italy once, so of course I only went to the major tourist cities: Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan. Each of those cities had its own beauty, whether it was from art & architecture or gardens, or even the beauty of the way people treated us.

Florence was probably the most conventionally beautiful. We went to Piazzale Michelangelo at the top of the hill, which gives a gorgeous view of the city.

I do agree with previous posters about Milan. While seeing the Last Supper was a major highlight of our trip, the city center has too much of an urban feel. The whole area near the Duomo is a tourist trap. It's kind of a shame, since I think that city does have a lot to offer.
 
For me, since I love historical places, the most beautiful city to visit in Italy is Rome. Where it is the largest city and the Christianity Start. Their building where you can see an ancient structures make you feel that you were living in an ancient time where Roman Empire exist.
 
I Can't wait to Visit Florence this summer, i imagine it be a magical place. It has the greatest concentration of art in the world and one of the top fashion capitals in the world. I am particularly looking forward to seeing the Duomo and Palazzo vecchio.

I am also looking forward to being in one of the top wine growing regions in the world, Chianti being a favourite wine of mine.
 
I have only visited Italy once so far, and that was when I was just a young boy with my parents haha. But from what I remember, Venice is by far my favorite city because of its character. From what I remember, Rome was actually one of the least favorite cities that we visited, because to me it seemed somewhat dirty.
 
I want to go there now!!! I am in need of a holiday and there is nowhere better than I could think of to go now. It is relaxing and so picturesque that you could not possibly enjoy yourself whilst there and lets not mention the food and the fashion, places to explore.......huh I want to go now:(
 
I think Venice is one of the most beautiful cities to visit. It is so unique and there is not city like it in the world. I couldn't even imagine what it would be like to live in a city that didn't have streets but canals and water ways. There is a beautiful church in the main square in Venice. Also, if you take a gonadal ride you will get to see all the old beautiful buildings along the water ways. I think this city has the most character I've ever seen. It is also very rich in history.
 
The history, the food, the people the beauty! Where else in the world can you have all of this in one place at the same time? I love Italy and everything about it.
 
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This is what Torino like. Absulutely beautiful!
 
I really love Rome, mainly for it's history. But there are so many beautiful landmarks there. I'm also a stickler for Florence, everything there is just so beautiful. The restaurants, the parks. I think it's a place where just want to spend a day just walking randomly about instead of planning where to go. People say Milan is boring but I love it there mainly because it's the fashion city and I am somewhat of a fashionista.
 
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