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Italy – Country of Oxymoron

To say that Italy is the country of oxymoron would hardly be an exaggeration. It is a modern, industrialized nation, yet a large part of its land is agricultural. It is the harbinger of style, with its designer brands leading the pack all over the world, yet, at the same level, it is a typical Mediterranean country. Italians like to live modern lifestyle, yet they lay an emphasis on the traditions and rituals of the Catholic Church. It is known for its exotic wines, yet you would find many in Italy denouncing wine culture. As said, Italy is the country of oxymoron.

You would get see Italian oxymoron in its towns, both large and small. These are five Italian towns most visited by the globetrotters:

Rome

Rome hosts glorious remnants of erstwhile Roman empire. The city has an array of ancient monuments, interesting medieval churches, beautiful fountains, museums, and Renaissance palaces. Even a week's time would be less to visit all historical assets of Rome. Modern Rome is a lively city with excellent restaurants and nightlife. The Vatican City, the seat of Pope, consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome. St. Peter's Basilica is a famous attraction within Vatican City. The most impressive features in Rome comprehend the Trevi fountain and the Spanish Steps, the Roman heritage sights such as the Pantheon, the Colloseum and the Forum Romanum, the museums and the world famous churches like Giovanni and Saint Maria Maggiore.

Milan

Milan is the laboratory of artistic experiments. The Duomo, the second largest cathedral of the world and the world's largest collection of marble statues, is the most popular attraction in Milan. Other major attractions are the Castello Sforzesco, the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, the Palaeo-Christian Basilica of San Lorenzo, the Biblioteca Ambrosiana, containing drawings and notebooks by Leonardo da Vinci and is one of the main repositories of European culture. The town is the home of the Brera Academy of Fine Arts. The church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, houses the Last Supper, one of the most famous paintings of Leonardo da Vinci.

Venice

Venice is an urban masterpiece that has canals instead of streets. In Venice, all defining moments of life like weddings, funerals, carnivals and regattas are performed on water avenues, which is an unforgettable experience off visitors. The classic gondola ride with the opera-warbling operator is on must-do list. For cheerful bars and restaurants, visit the area surrounding Campo di Santa Margarita in San Polo. Saunter through the romantic back streets to see the personal side of Venice.

Naples

Naples is an extraordinarily vibrant town with geographically blessed surroundings. The giant of Mount Visuvius always keeps the city under its shadow. Sitting between a volcano and the deep blue sea, it offers contrasting scenic views. The food (especially pizza) is great, something not to be missed. Opera, classical music and jazz are ingrained in the town's culture. The city's culture is influenced by Spanish and French influences to large extent.

Florence

Florence is the Renaissance capital of the world. Its world-renowned sons are Leonardo Da Vinci, Dante Alighieri, Machiavelli, Fra Angelico and Michelangelo. During the Italian Renaissance period, Florence constructed its renaissance palaces and squares, making the town a live museum. It is a town of incomparable indoor pleasures. Spirit of Renaissance can be seen in full glory in its chapels, galleries and museums.

Take out sufficient time for Italy travel if you wish to understand the country properly. Italy has so many variants of itself that you would just feel short of time when touring the country.

About the Author

The writer is associated with Virdia, which offers information as well accommodation resources for Italy tourism.

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