Famous people from Italy. Why Italy is so attractive for tourists

Surely every tourist has repeatedly wondered - what is Italy famous for?

It is unlikely that it will be possible to answer it unambiguously.

After all, it is very multifaceted country, and anyone can find something interesting in it for themselves.

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Briefly - what Italy is famous for

Of course, most people associate Italy primarily with pasta, pizza, comedies with the participation of Adriano Celentano, various cheeses and wines. In addition to wonderful cuisine, the South European country can offer holidays on the coast of the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas and ski resorts.

Italy is famous for its resorts, the Adriatic coast is especially popular.

In Italy very beautiful cities with interesting architecture. Many of them have historical value for several centuries. Also, the majestic and merciless volcano Vesuvius buried the city of Pompeii under a layer of ash.

Popular Italian cities

“All roads lead to Rome”, as the famous proverb says. Therefore, one can guess that the famous city country is its capital. Once in Rome, the attention of the tourist is a real storehouse of history and stunning architecture.

Even in Antiquity (3rd century AD), Rome was often called the Eternal (lat. Roma Aeterna). One of the first to call Rome so was the Roman poet Albius Tibull (1st century BC) in his second elegy

Well, what about without one of the world's fashion capitals -? It is located in the northern part of the country and is the second largest city, as well as administrative center province of Lombardy. Milan has the title of financial and economic capital.

Milan is the most densely populated city Italy

Another one truly unique italian city- this attracts romantics from all over the world. The unusual thing is that Venice stands on the water. Residents of the city move through the streets on special boats - gondolas.

The first mention of a carnival in Venice dates back to 1094, although masks were not worn at carnivals until the 13th-14th centuries.

The annual Venetian carnival is also known all over the world. It is held in February. The most important event at the carnival is the competition for the best mask.

The most famous sights of Italy

Italy is rich in various attractions and cultural monuments, most of which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Even in the most seedy town, a tourist will definitely have something to see, because Italians are just crazy about beautiful architecture, and they know a lot about it.

Colosseum in Rome

What is Italy known for? Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is this. This is a real symbol of the fallen Roman Empire, and in combination, and the largest arena ever built. The construction of the Colosseum was very long and lasted as long as 8 years, and more than a hundred thousand slaves were involved in the construction.

Currently, the Colosseum is half destroyed. The reason for this was not only frequent earthquakes, but also the constant attacks of barbarians captured by the Roman Empire. They were obliged to serve the Romans, which they really did not want, and in protest they made holes in the wall of a building that personified the greatness of the Empire. As a result, the walls could not stand it, and the Colosseum simply collapsed. It would be possible to rebuild the arena, but the cunning townspeople stole everything to the last stone. Someone took quite a bit, and someone even managed to build a house for himself from the wall of the former amphitheater.

It is worth noting: in 1750, the Pope of Rome awarded the Colosseum the status of a holy place, because a huge number of Christians died painfully in the arena, after which the theft of stones stopped.

Roman forum

Initially, the Roman Forum was just a receptacle for various merchants and artisans, but later turned into a place of public meetings, where important matters for the whole city were decided. As the Roman Empire fell into decline, the square was gradually destroyed. Then, just as in the case of the Colosseum, the Romans came to steal the remains of the stones. Stones were mainly used to build churches, defensive structures and palaces.

For a long time the forum was in a neglected state, there were only stinking goat and cow pastures. Only in 1860, after the unification of Italy, the authorities began to restore structures, buildings and monuments that personified the former greatness of Ancient Rome.

Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain is the largest fountain in Rome. Every day it attracts the attention of hundreds of tourists not only for its beautiful performance, but also for the fact that the water in the fountain is drinkable.

spanish stairs

The Spanish Steps is one of the Roman landmarks. It starts from the Pincio Hill and leads straight to the Spanish Square. The stores of the most famous world brands: Dior, Dolce & Gabanna, Prada and other boutiques can be found in Italy. The attraction is also famous for the fact that the heroine of the famous actress Audrey Hepburn in the movie "Roman Holiday" ate ice cream right on the steps of the Spanish Steps.

The building was built in 1725 and until the 90s. 20th century remained virtually unchanged. But, unfortunately, the years take their toll, and over time, the steps were almost completely destroyed. In 1997, a decision was made to carry out restoration. Now the staircase bears the title of the most beautiful stairs in Europe.

Grand Canal of Venice

Grand or Grand Canal crosses almost all of Venice. There is no ordinary transport there, only water trams and gondolas. The Grand Canal does not quite live up to its name, because a canal is an artificial structure filled with water, and in Venice these are natural water channels connecting several islands of the lagoon. Although it even gives the city some romance.

The length of the Grand Canal is just over 4 km. It originates from railway station and ends at the San Marco and La Giudecca canals. There is no embankment near the canal, and the role of land is played by houses located along it. It is near the Grand Canal that the main Venetian sights and palaces are located.

Doge's Palace

The Doge's Palace is also called Palazzo Ducale. It is located almost in the center of Venice, on St. Mark's Square. This building is one of the most amazing museums on the water, which was facilitated by the luxury of interior and exterior decoration, as well as the collection of antiquities presented in the museum.

From afar, it may seem that the Palace seems to be fluttering over the water surface.

Ponte Vecchio

The Ponte Vecchio is located in Florence. In translation, its name means "Old Bridge". This is the main city attraction. The bridge crosses a narrow river, which was originally forded. Instead of the current Ponte Vecchio, during the time of the Roman Empire, it was located wooden bridge on stone piles, which collapsed in 1117 due to severe flood. Later it was restored, made entirely of stone, but the bridge collapsed again in 1333.

Today, Ponte Vecchio is in almost unchanged condition, as it has been preserved since medieval times.

Uffizi Gallery

Florence's Uffizi Gallery is the oldest museum in the city. It features the work of various Spanish and Italian artists from the 13th to the 18th century. The museum was built in the 16th century, so it can be considered one of the oldest in the world.

The gallery is located in big building, its construction began in 1560 and the project took about 20 years to complete.

It is important to know: in the gallery you can see with your own eyes the works of Raphael, Rembrandt, Leonardo da Vinci, Rubens, Sandro Botticelli and Michelangelo.

What else is known for Italy - the famous cathedrals and bell towers

Italy is a country where Catholicism prevails, so many different churches, bell towers, chapels and cathedrals are concentrated here. After Christianity came to the country, various reforms regarding buildings and structures began. Most of the buildings we can observe to this day.

Cathedral of San Marco in Venice

The Venetian Cathedral of San Marco is one of the city's most famous temples. The basilica is a true example of architecture from the time of the Byzantine Empire.

Initially, the cathedral was an ordinary chapel called the Temple of St. Theodore, but after being elevated to the status of the residence of the Patriarch of Venice, during the time of the Venetian Republic, reconstruction was carried out.

Santa Maria del Fiore

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is one of the most beautiful sights in Florence. The building is very large, and even the widest camera cannot capture it completely.

The height of the tower reaches 90 m, crowned with a bright red dome. The monumentality of the building cannot leave indifferent any tourist, even just passing by. Tourism in Italy is simply impossible without this attraction.

Belfry of Giotto

Giotto's bell tower is the highest red tower that is part of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. There is no such tourist who would show indifference and not enjoy the panorama of Florence and its environs from a bird's eye view.

The bell tower got its name only thanks to its second creator. The original author of the project of the Cathedral of St. Mary is Arnolfo di Cambio, and his drawings were already finalized by Giotto di Bondone, significantly improving them. Therefore, the inhabitants of the city decided to perpetuate the name of the architect in the name of the tower.

Milan Cathedral

Don't walk around Milan cathedral for a tourist who finds himself in the city, it would be a huge mistake. After all, this is the real heart of the city, and especially Cathedral Square, where the most important sights of Milan are located.

Do you know that: The biggest relic of the Milan Cathedral is the nail on which Jesus Christ was crucified. Every year on September 14, the archbishop rises to the ceiling to remove it and show it to the parishioners of the church.

Duomo in Pisa

The Duomo is a Pisa cathedral located on the Square of Miracles, where in addition to it there are three more popular city attractions. The cathedral was built in the 11th century, during the real heyday of Pisa, its architecture and culture.

The first stone of the cathedral was laid back in 1063 by the architect Rainaldo. Due to the constant rivalry between Pisa and Venice for supremacy in architectural styles, in the Duomo you can see a real assortment, where everything most beautiful and majestic was taken from each direction. The most unique relic of the temple is a mosaic fresco depicting Jesus Christ, dating from the early 14th century.

leaning tower of pisa

It is unlikely that anyone has not heard of the "falling" Leaning Tower of Pisa. This is a real symbol of the whole city, which makes it famous all over the world. In fact, the tower is part of the Pisa Cathedral and it is located in its northeastern part.

The "fall" of the tower has been going on for about 800 years, so among Italians it is called the "prolonged miracle." leaning tower of pisa even survived an earthquake, and every year the structure deviates by 1 mm. Starting from the moment of erection, the building has already deviated by 5 m, which is quite a lot. To this day, it is not known who is still the author of the project of the famous landmark.

pisa baptistery

The Baptistery of Saint John is located in Pisa in the previously mentioned "Square of Miracles".

It is the largest building of its kind in Italy - its diameter is 107.24 m, and overall size 55 m Consists of 3 tiers, significantly different from each other in style.

Note: most amazing fact associated with the cathedral is that exactly one day a year (June 24) the rays of the sun penetrate through a small hole in the wall and fall just on the bronze statue of St. John. At the same time, it seems as if the statue is glowing. On this day, the Italians celebrate a holiday called Saint Giovanni's Day.

Roman Pantheon

The Pantheon in Rome is the third most popular city attraction after the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Literally, the word pantheon is translated from ancient Greek as "the temple of all the gods."

The project of the temple was drawn up by the son-in-law of the Roman emperor Octavian Augustus Agrippa, who at that moment was actively practicing architecture. Arranging fees for the construction of a temple among the people, Agrippa erected a temple dedicated to the main gods of Olympus.

Italy - Natural Attractions

In addition to architectural sights, Italy is full of natural monuments that can fascinate with their beauty and originality. What is only one volcano Vesuvius - truly majestic and terrible at the same time. This country has many beautiful rivers, lakes, valleys and mountains. Italy is washed by two seas at once: the Mediterranean and the Adriatic, therefore, in holiday season in coastal cities there is no end to tourists.

Vesuvius volcano

Vesuvius is active volcano included in the mountainous Apennine system. It is located in the south 15 km from Naples. Its height is 1281 m. In all of continental Europe, this volcano is the only one active today and the most dangerous.

To date, there are data on 80 significant eruptions. The most horrifying thing happened in 79, when the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Oplontim were buried under a layer of ash and more than 20 thousand people died.

Lake Maggiore

Lake Maggiore is one of the most large lakes Italy. Even its name literally translates as " Big Lake". It extends not only through the territory of Italy, but also washes Switzerland.

We can say that Lake Maggiore is "covered" by the Alpine mountain system from the influences of the outside world. Here the purest water, mild climate and stunning views. From time to time, a mist comes from the tops of the mountains and onto the surface of the lake, thanks to which the lake acquires a certain mystery and becomes even more beautiful.

Lake Como

Of the 4 large Italian lakes, Como ranks third in terms of its size. The bottom depth is more than 400 m due to the fact that earlier in mountain valley there was a huge glacier. On the coast of Como there are a large number of different resort towns and villages.

You definitely can’t find big and noisy megacities here - this is a very calm picturesque place. Nevertheless, in the middle of the 19th century, when the aristocracy flourished in Europe, the widespread construction of villas began. Preference, of course, was given to the shores of Lake Como.

Tourism in Italy - amazing places to visit

Italy has always been an attractive country for tourists and this is not without reason. Here everyone, even the most fastidious traveler, can find something interesting for themselves, from luxurious ski resorts to pilgrimage tours.

Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci

The Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology is located in Milan. Its opening took place in 1953, where the works of the artist, after whom it is named, were presented. The Da Vinci Museum is by far the largest in Italy and one of the most important in the world.

Only here is the world's largest collection of models of various cars, reconstruction aircraft and other interesting drawings. Museum exhibits divided into several categories: means of communication, vehicles and materials.

Park "Italy in miniature"

The park is located in the south resort town Rimini. The name fully reflects the essence: here are 300 of the most famous Italian landmarks in 1:50 and 1:20 scale. The very first work is the Basilica of Saint Apollinaris, which is located in Ravenna.

To date, the most popular objects in the park are: Venice with all its canals, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Milan Cathedral, Mount Etna and St. Peter's Basilica.

City-commune of Amalfi

The seaside town of Amalfi is the hub of the listed Amalfi Coast World Heritage UNESCO. He is extraordinarily beautiful and today is one of the most prestigious resorts peace.

Almost all the inhabitants of Amalfi are engaged in tourism business, which brings significant income to the city treasury. Here you can often meet various celebrities, rich people, singers and actors.

Cinque Terre Park

The Cinque Terre National Park is spread over west coast Italy in Liguria. The name translates as "Five Lands", and all because the park consists of 5 small towns on the seashore near the mountains.

In 1997, the Cinque Terre was granted the status of protected cultural heritage UNESCO, this also affected the nearby city of Portovenere.

Cave city of Sassi di Matera

The city of Matera, located in the Sassi region, is not particularly popular among Russian tourists. Most do not know about it at all, even among those who constantly travel around Italy and see a lot of things. Basically, here you can meet directors who want to shoot films in the city without using additional scenery.

It is worth noting: Since its foundation, Sassi di Matera has remained virtually unchanged, while the age of the city is more than 1000 years old.

Conclusion

Italy has always been attractive to tourists. Proud and beautiful country, which looks like a “boot” on the map, has a huge number of natural and architectural monuments. This is where several various kinds tourism: ski resorts, extreme tourism, pilgrimage tours, holidays near the coast and much more.

Arriving once in this country, the traveler will definitely not remain indifferent and will definitely want to visit this country again.

Watch the video, which describes the various sights of Italy:

Salvator Ferragamo
He left his mark as a leading Italian shoe designer. Born in 1898, began work at a young age. Salvator Ferragamo showed a penchant for designing shoes early on. Also he had good connections with some of Hollywood's biggest names. Around 1927, Salvator Ferragamo's shoes were reserved for some of the richest people in the city.
Giorgio Armani
This is a very talented fashion designer who is also one of the most successful and sought after designers around the world. From the beginning, Armani dabbled in various hobbies until he discovered that his main interest was fashion and design. It was in 1974 that he broke into the fashion world through his designs worn by Richard Gere in American Gigolo. Since then, Giorgio Armani has been known for his neat and clean silhouettes and his innovative designs in menswear.
Raphael
A very talented artist. Raphael was a famous Italian painter. A fine example of impeccable work, this is a self-portrait of Raphael, with which he demonstrated his talent in the field of art. Raphael created his own style, but at the same time absorbed other cultures. He absorbed all the traditions of Florence and used them in his works.
Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci was known for his ability as an artist, most notably the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper which made him famous. Apart from this, The Adoration of the Magi and The Virgin of the Rock are some of his most valuable works. Leonardo was not only a great artist, his knowledge was very advanced in the field of science. Besides being a scientist, Leonardo was also a great sculptor, writer, inventor and even a musician.
Michelangelo
This Italian artist has a gifted personality and is also a famous sculptor, engineer, poet and even an architect! Michelangelo is known for his artwork Pieta and David. The statue of David is a masterpiece, it is created from a marble block. Ceiling Sistine Chapel also remains the proof of this highly skilled man. Michelangelo also wrote a large sequence of poems.
Sophia Loren
This glamorous Italian star was known the world over for her sensual and sultry looks. Born in 1934 in Rome. This beautiful Italian lady won an Academy Award for her acting skills. She first achieved success in the late 1950s and began her career with The Boy on the Dolphin. She showed her acting talents in a wide variety of roles. Apart from her acting skills and her beautiful personality which won the hearts of many, Sophia Loren also tried her hand at singing as well as releasing an album that saw many successes. Today, she still holds a place in the hearts of many!
Italy is definitely amazing place which has no talent flaws. These are just a few famous people Italy, Italy is a country of creative and talented people!

Aug 23, 2018

Why is Italian furniture so loved all over the world? We thought for a long time and decided - precisely because she comes from Italy. So unique and alluring. Painting, music, architecture, the residence of the Pope, design, fashion, football - all these associations arise when thinking about this country.

Each era of Italy is famous for its outstanding people - scientists, inventors, philosophers. Italy is a country where the most famous artists, sculptors, architects, musicians and poets from all over the world drew inspiration. Great geniuses worked in Italy - Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Pavarotti, Vivaldi, Dante.
This country was glorified all over the world by its people, the great Italians. Of course, it is very difficult to tell in one article even about some of the famous and great Italians. Therefore, we will only talk about some of them. Below - only a part of the famous Italians and Italians.

1. Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) - Italian poet, public figure.

"The souls of people, as in mirrors, are reflected in each other"
The most famous work in his biography was The Divine Comedy. The world famous masterpiece, which is believed by many to be his very own great job. This book, composed in a poetic style, is the very first book to be written and published in Italian, as opposed to the Latin or Greek that were then common. He is known as "Father Italian Language", and he was also called the "Supreme Poet".

2. Galileo Galilei. The man who changed the world of science.

Outstanding Italian scientist. Thanks to his passion for astronomy, he proved the truth of the heliocentric model of the structure of the world, designed a telescope. Author a large number important astronomical discoveries, founder of experimental physics, creator of the foundations of classical mechanics. Invented the compass, hydrostatic balance, thermometer, microscope, and much more.

Also, during his lifetime he was known as an active supporter of the heliocentric system of the world, which led Galileo to a serious conflict with the Catholic Church.

3. Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475 - 1564) - Italian sculptor, painter, architect, poet.

An outstanding Italian sculptor, architect, artist, thinker, poet, one of the brightest figures of the Renaissance, whose
multifaceted creativity influenced the art of not only this historical period, but also the development of the entire world
culture.
Michelangelo is known for his artwork Pieta and David. The statue of David is a masterpiece it is created from
marble block. One of the most famous works "Moses".

4. Leonardo da Vinci - Italian artist and scientist, inventor, writer, musician.

Today he is known primarily as an artist whose masterpiece paintings adorn the most famous museums in the world.
The mystery of the smile of the "Giaconda" ("Mona Lisa") still causes dozens of the craziest theories, and on the famous fresco
Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" researchers see a prediction of the end of the world.
After himself, the great butt himself left many mysteries and inventions. For almost the fifth century, the constant interest among
scientists cause scientific works and technical ideas that remained only on paper - in drawings, drawings and detailed
descriptions. For some reason, the entries in the manuscripts were encrypted with a kind of "cryptoscript" - they were written from right to left in a mirror
font.
Leonardo da Vinci was the first person who conceived the idea of ​​a helicopter, a calculator, a parachute, a diving suit, a robot,
tanks, bicycles and much more.

5. Antonio Vivaldi - Italian composer, virtuoso violinist, teacher, conductor, Catholic priest.

One of the most virtuoso violinists of his time and one of the greatest composers. Teacher and conductor.
There are very few documents about life. Scientists are not exactly sure about the dates of birth and death, there are also many gaps and inaccuracies in his biography.
He studied violin with his father, Giovanni Battista Vivaldi, violinist at St. brand
The work of Vivaldi had a huge impact not only on contemporary Italian composers, but also on musicians of other nationalities, primarily German.
Vivaldi is the author of more than 500 concertos, 40 operas, more than 100 sonatas. A crater on Mercury is named after Vivaldi.