Which Italian cities are the most popular among tourists?

“And how could one not love Italy? (…) I think that every man has two homelands; one is the more personal, closer one and the other one is: Italy” (Henryk Sienkiewicz)

Italy is without a doubt one of the preferred countries among tourists to spend their holidays in. With its charming atmosphere, the authentic food and astonishing views and scenery, it is not a surprise that a lot of people choose Italy to spend their holidays in! In the following you will learn about the five most visited Italian cities:

1) Rome - This shouldn't come as a surprise as Rome is not only Italy's capital, but also full of interesting things to see. With 25 million of foreign visitors a year, Rome is in the lead in the charts of the most loved Italian cities. Among Colosseum, St Peter’s Basilica and Trevi Fountain, the Italian capital remains the Eternal City for a reason.

2) Milan - As the capital of fashion, Milan is known all across the globe. The Cathedral is the most traditional symbol of the city, that attracts almost 11 million visitors every year.

3) Venice - We all know it for its bridges, streets of water and gondolas. Venice is a unique city. Italians know it and so do the 10 million people, that choose it as a destination for a romantic trip in Italy.

4) Florence - After many centuries, the quadrilateral, composed by the Cathedral, the Campanile, the Dome and the Baptistery, attracts about 9 million visitors a year. Florence has been renamed the Cradle of the Renaissance, for having hosted artists such as Giotto, Vasari; Brunelleschi and Lorenzo Ghiberti.

5) Rimini - Italy is a population of saints, poets and sailors. In addition to the art, the sea vocation has still a very strong impact among the foreign tourists, who has chosen Rimini as their favourite destination. During the last year, the city of the Romagna Riviera has hosted 7 million people.