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- 9.94.7/51228 ReviewFrom19.37
based on 29094 reviews"Absolutely stunning cathedral! As everything else in the beautiful city of Florence, this historical monument is an another reason to visit the city."Florence.Florence Historic Center>100km from RomeHighlights: • Known as the main church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Florence and the third largest church in the world• Consisting of the main church, bell tower and baptistery, it is not only large in scale, but also a representative building of the entire early Renaissance• The cathedral has a 19th-century Gothic Revival-style facade. Its exterior is paved with marble blocks of different shades of white, green and pink. The colors are colorful and harmonious△ In 1982, the cathedral was listed as a World Cultural Heritage as part of the historical center of Florence. After entering the church, you can climb up to the dome from the small door on the side. You need to climb 463 steps, and then overlook the entire city of Florence.△ The bell tower of the church is a Gothic building, 85 meters high. It consists of a six-story square structure stacked upward into a column. The outer wall is paved with white marble, which is pure and elegant, bringing more momentum to the majestic church.Show Less - 9.74.7/51013 ReviewFrom32.82based on 39181 reviews"If you are keen to learn and appreciate artwork, would definitely recommend; if you are not, it might be a bit boring. Before going to the Uffizi Gallery, I would recommend you to study some basic historical and cultural background of Italy and Florence so that you can have a better understanding and visual experience in the gallery. Enjoy!"Florence.Uffizi>100km from RomeHighlights: • Exhibits the private collection of the Medici family, including Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus” and “Springtime”, Leonardo da Vinci’s “Annunciation”, Raphael’s “Virgin and Child with Saint Anna” and other works• Collect more than 100,000 precious exhibits, covering almost the entire history of art, from ancient Greek sculptures to 18th-century Venetian oil paintings• Learn about Renaissance works and review Italian classics△ The Uffizi Gallery displays the private collection of the Medici family. The Medici family was an Italian aristocratic family with a long history. They collected many important Italian Renaissance works of art and donated them to the Uffizi Gallery, which became part of the Uffizi Gallery.△ This is a gathering place for Renaissance paintings, including works by famous painters such as Botticelli, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo. They are divided into more than 90 exhibition halls according to creation time and creative genre.Show Less
- 8.94.7/5647 ReviewFrom26.2based on 24066 reviews"It’s so amazing place and historical to visit in Italy, if you come to Italy must visit Pisa"Pisa.Pisa City Center>100km from RomeHighlights: The Leaning Tower of Pisa is an iconic building in Italy and a wonder in the history of world architecture. It was selected as a world cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is actually an independent bell tower of the Cathedral of Pisa, located in the central square of Pisa, the Miracle Square. The square is full of people, and it is common for tourists to stretch out their arms and pose for pictures with the Leaning Tower in all kinds of whimsical shapes. Leaning Tower Construction History and Leaning Reasons The Leaning Tower of Pisa is more than 20 meters away from the cathedral. It has a cylindrical appearance and is made of white marble. The year of construction engraved in Latin on the base of the tower was 1174, and it was completed in 1350; but in fact, the calendar used in ancient Pisa was one year earlier than the Gregorian calendar, so the year of construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa was 1173. It is said that the Leaning Tower of Pisa was built with six trophies brought in by the Pisa fleet. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is 54.5 meters high and 16 meters in diameter. In the early stages of construction, the leaning tower tilted an average of 1 mm per year, and construction was temporarily suspended. Most believe the slope is due to uneven foundations and soft soil layers. In 1998, workers wrapped cables on the third tier, attached it to the frame, and removed some of the deposited soil to the north to bring the leaning tower into equilibrium. There are 213 arches on each floor of the leaning tower overlooking the city of Pisa. There are 294 spiral steps in the tower, for tourists to climb the tower and overlook the scenery of the whole city. Some steps are slippery, so you need to pay attention to your feet. In summer evenings, you can enjoy the beautiful night view of Pisa from the Leaning Tower. The experience of entering the Leaning Tower is very special. When you walk down the very narrow spiral staircase, you will feel as if you are on a boat. When you reach the top of the tower, the vision is suddenly clear. There is glass at the top of the tower, because the interior of the tower is hollow, so the ground floor can be seen directly through the glass. The process of climbing the tower is now limited by time and number of people. You need to go to the ticket office to book tickets in advance, or if you want to avoid long queues, you can buy tickets on the official website and print them out. Ticket holders to the summit should gather at the designated place in advance. The staff will first introduce the history of the Leaning Tower for 5 minutes, and then a special person will lead the team to climb the tower. Only 15 people are arranged in each batch, and the stay on the tower shall not exceed 30 minutes. If you feel that the Leaning Tower is too expensive, you can walk around the Leaning Tower, or visit the churches and museums on the square. There are many pedestrian streets near the scenic spot, and various handicrafts are sold in small shops.Show Less
- 8.74.6/5307 ReviewFrom28.37based on 32236 reviews"This is a very interesting gallery with many fantastic pieces but a relatively small gallery compared to the Uffizi. Most people go to see David, which is magnificent. You can probably walk around the whole gallery in a couple of hours unless you are into great detail."Florence.Florence Historic Center>100km from RomeHighlights: Founded in 1562, the Florence Academy Art Gallery is an affiliated art gallery of the Florence Academy of Fine Arts, famous for Michelangelo's "Statue of David". Florence Academy of Fine Arts Founded in 1339, the Florence Academy of Fine Arts is a world-renowned art institution. Together with the Paris Academy of Fine Arts, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the St. Petersburg Repin Academy of Fine Arts, they are known as the four major art academies that have made great contributions to world art and have far-reaching influence. Titian, Galileo, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Agni, Dante, Vasari (who was also the first Rector) were all its alumni. Art Museum Collection The most famous exhibit in the Accademia Art Museum is Michelangelo's David statue. In addition, you can see its replicas in all the squares or exhibition halls in the streets and alleys of Florence. The statue of David was originally placed on the municipal square, but the man was so popular that the school had to move it indoors to protect him. In addition to the David statue, other exquisite works by Michelangelo are also displayed here. You can also see important paintings by many well-known alumni, as well as modern and modern student works. The Accademia Gallery is an integrated place of European painting art, with a collection of works by the Venetian Tuscan painters from the 14th to the 18th centuries, such as Giorgione, Giovanni and Bellini. In addition, there are masterpieces of Italian art such as Titian's unfinished "Portrait of the Virgin of the Lamentation of Jesus".Show Less
- 8.34.6/5334 ReviewFrom24.79based on 23821 reviews"The eruption of Mount Vesuvius 2000 years ago caused Pompeii to become ash ruins. When you arrive in Naples, this is the first choice! The relics seen in the book are all in front of you, and there is only shh!"Metropolitan City of Naples>100km from RomeHighlights: The ancient city of Pompeii is located near Naples in southern Italy. It used to be a small and medium-sized town facing the sea and mountains. It was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the northwest. The town streets and houses were buried by volcanic ash, but the life scenes of the Pompeii people more than 2,000 years ago were completely preserved. Later, this huge site was gradually excavated. Although the ancient city of Pompeii is very famous, what you can see now is some broken walls. In addition to various architectural remains, there are also some shocking cast statues. The people who died in the eruption of the volcano were covered in volcanic ash and their bodies decayed to the point where only empty shells were left. Archaeology injected these empty shells into plaster and made them into cast statues to show the world the tragic conditions of Pompeii at that time. Pompeii is very big. In addition to visiting the ruins of the ancient city that are fenced as attractions, you can also visit the nearby Pompeii New City, so a day trip is a more common way to visit. Going to Pompeii, most of them stop in Naples. There are three entrances to the ruins of the ancient city, namely PortaMarina, PiazzaEsedra, and PiazzaAnfiteatro. The PortaMarina at the southwest end is the main ticket gate, and most tourists enter from here. You can rent an audio guide for 6.5 euros. Entering from the entrance of PortaMarina, you can see the Temple of Venus (Tempio di Venere) on the right, which used to be one of the most incense temples here. Continuing on, there is a rectangular column hall with some carvings and frescoes remaining. Opposite is the Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo), an ancient religious building in Pompeii. Next to it is the main square of the city, which is now covered with grass. You can look at the huge limestone pillar that stands, carved with free traffic, as if telling the past here. On the north side of the square is the Temple of Jupiter (Tempio di Giove), and the Arc de Triomphe remains on both sides. There is a barn nearby and hundreds of crocks and plaster can be seen. A little further east, in the middle of a narrow alley is Lupanare. This small two-story building has been restored, and when you walk in, you can see the colorful murals on the wall. Go south from the side street to the end and you will see the TeatroGrande and TeatroPiccolo theatres, and there is a temple nearby. Go north from the temple and walk along the street. At the intersection, you can see Terme Stabiane, which is backed by the street. It used to be a bathhouse. You will find how much the ancient Romans loved bathing. From this intersection to the east street for about 450 meters, there is the Venus Maria House (Casadella Venere in Conchiglia), which has a small garden surrounded by colonnades, and you can still see the beautiful murals of the goddess Venus. A little further east to the corner of the ancient city, you will see the grassy Anfiteatro, this is the existing ancient Roman amphitheatre, which can accommodate 20,000 spectators. You can climb to the upper row to take a panoramic view of it, although Only the ruins are left, but it is still very imposing. Next, you can visit the northwest corner of the ancient city, where there is the Casa del Fauno, which was once the private mansion of Pompeii. There is also the House of Tragic Poets (Casa del Poeta Tragico), in which you can see relief frescoes depicting the theater. In addition, Casadei Vettii is also very interesting. The erotic pictures at the entrance are very famous. In fact, they were used to ward off evil spirits at that time. There are also many mysterious and exquisite murals on the living room walls, depicting being entangled by giant snakes. It is said that the colors of these paintings cannot be reproduced even with current technology. Take the exit at the northwest corner and continue walking, you will pass a villa, turn right to another villa called Villadei Misteri, which is one of the intact buildings in Pompeii. Walk in and take a look. On the wall of the large dining room is a huge mural "Dionysiac Frieze", which describes the ceremony of worshipping the god of wine by a girl who was about to get married at that time. There is a Vesuvius Museum (Museo Vesuviano) in the southeast outside the ancient city ruins. On ViaColleSanBartolomeo Street, you can visit for free and see many interesting unearthed cultural relics. It is open Monday-Friday 9:00-13:00.Show Less
- 7.64.7/5143 ReviewFreebased on 1303 reviews"Sorrento, Amalfi Coast: Breathtaking coastal beauty, charming streets, delicious cuisine, and unforgettable Mediterranean experiences await you."Amalfi>100km from RomeHighlights: The Amalfi coastline is a stretch of coastline on the southern side of the Sorrento Peninsula in the province of Salerno in southern Italy, with Positano in the west and Vietri on the sea in the east. The small towns along the coast are quiet and peaceful, picturesque and beautiful. Whitewashed alleys and arches, and the many ornate china shops tucked away in the alleyways, will be the perfect place to enjoy lunch, a leisurely stroll and an afternoon.Show Less
- 7.44.7/5430 ReviewFreebased on 34040 reviews"Great views of the city and the hills in the distance. There are quite a few steep slopes on the way up the mountain, so be prepared or take the hop on hop off bus. The big square at the top has stalls selling tourist gifts and some cafes. Public toilets are available but you need to pay. There are benches along the path leading to the chapel where you can sit. While we were there, most of the morning tours dispersed around lunchtime. If you go to watch the sunset at night and plan to walk back in the dark, dressed in bright clothes, as you may be walking along the road, you may feel more confident with a small flashlight."Florence.Florence Historic Center>100km from RomeHighlights: Piazzale Michelangelo is located on the south bank of the Arno River, on the high ground at the southern end of downtown Florence. It is a good location for overlooking and photographing the beauty of Florence. Many tourists use it as the starting point for visiting Florence. Piazzale Michelangelo was built in 1869 by architect Giuseppe Poggi to commemorate the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo. Poggi also designed a gorgeous terrace, which is now a panoramic restaurant. It was originally planned to open a museum of Michelangelo's works here, but this plan failed to materialize. On the terrace wall is the following inscription: "The Florentine architect Giuseppe Poggi, here is his monument". Now Piazzale Michelangelo is a large parking lot. Most tourists come here to see the scenery of Florence. You can see the whole city: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto Campanile, Bargello Museum , Old Bridge, etc. It is also a good location to watch the sunrise and sunset, when the sun rises or sets, the city of Florence glows with different brilliance.Show Less
- 7.34.5/5200 ReviewFrom23.24based on 6012 reviews"Mainly to see Raphael's works are very good museums, the flow of people is not so big, mainly Renaissance Raphael, late Titian, Rubens. There is a layer of modern art on the top, which is actually the paintings of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with war, revolution, farmers, style as the theme. There is an early impressionist shadow. It is worth going! recommend!"Florence.Florence Historic Center>100km from RomeHighlights: Palazzo Pitti in Florence is a Renaissance palace built by the Pitti family and now consists of the Royal Apartments, Palatine Gallery, Museum of Modern Art, Boboli Gardens, Costume Museum, Porcelain Museum and Silver Museum composition. The Pitti Palace is located on the south bank of the Arno River, very close to the Old Bridge and can be reached in about 10 minutes. Palazzo Pitti was originally the residence of the Florentine banker Luca Pitti, later purchased by the Medici family and served as the main residence of the Grand Duke of Tuscany. Over the generations, the Pitti Palace has stored a large amount of paintings, jewels and valuable treasures. Later, in the late 18th century, the Pitti Palace was used as the center of Napoleon Bonaparte's power, and the unified new Italian royal family also briefly lived here. The palace and the collection were later donated to the Italian people and opened to the public as the largest art gallery in Florence.Show Less
- 7.24.6/5258 ReviewFrom13.64based on 9291 reviews"The Holy Cross is also a typical Florence church, with white as the background color and green facade as a color pattern. The square should be the largest in the city church, so it is very correct."Florence.Santa Croce>100km from RomeHighlights: The Church of the Holy Cross is located in the Holy Cross Square. It is the largest St. Francis Church in the world. Its exquisite architectural structure provides the architectural blueprint for the later European Catholic churches. The Basilica of Santa Croce is also known as "the Pantheon of Italy", where 276 great Italians such as Galileo, Michelangelo, Machievilla and Marconi are buried. The church is also decorated with exquisite masterpieces by many art masters, which can be called the condensed essence of Renaissance architecture and art. The French writer Stendhal once wrote: "Slowly, the Church of the Holy Cross gradually appeared in front of me. My My heart began to feel uneasy... My whole body seemed to lose strength, and every step I took seemed to be about to fall." This is where "Stendhal Syndrome" comes from. Santa Croce was built in 1924 and designed by Florentine architect Arnolfo DiCambio. The Gothic facade seen now was built on the occasion of the centenary of Dante's birth in the 19th century. On the side stands a statue of Dante. Colorful marbles of different shapes adorn the grand façade, and the top of the main entrance has a large satellite pattern designed by Jewish architect Matas.Show Less
- 7.14.7/5405 ReviewFreebased on 17222 reviews"We went and found it sold out until July! Only 15 people were allowed in at any time. No liquids were allowed either, but they provided lockers. Hope this would help anyone who wants to visit. There is a lovely square outside where all the people without tickets are hanging out looking for something else to do!"Florence.Uffizi>100km from RomeHighlights: The Plaza Mayor has the reputation of an open-air sculpture museum, surrounded by the Uffizi Gallery, mercenary pavilions and numerous cafes and bars. The well-known Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is located just north of it, about 200 meters away, and can be reached on foot from the alley. After visiting the square, turn a corner to the nearby Uffizi Gallery. The name of the Plaza Mayor is closely related to the current town hall, the old palace of the Medici family. The Old Palace is still in use and is located in a conspicuous position in the square, still overlooking the entire square. After several renovations, its architectural style has obvious period features. The exterior features medieval architecture, and after becoming the official residence of the Grand Duke Cosimo I of the Medici family in the 16th century, the interior features Renaissance architecture. The entrance to the Palazzo Vecchio is decorated with the city coat of arms, and there are numerous sculptures in the hall on the first floor, including Michelangelo's Triumph. Inside is a museum and a council hall for five hundred people. The council hall is not allowed to visit, but the tower can be climbed to the top. The tower is 94 meters high, like a crown of the Palazzo Vecchio, from which you can overlook the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. There is a row of sculptures at the entrance of the Palazzo Vecchio. The most famous one is Michelangelo's "David", but the original work has been moved to the Florence Academy Gallery in 1873. To the left of the Palazzo Vecchio is the beautiful Langche loggia in late Gothic style. It houses a group of important sculptures, among which is a Perseus by Benoto Cellini. "Perseus" is a bronze sculpture depicting a fit young man holding a bloody Medusa's head aloft in his left hand, a knife in his right, and his left leg bent. The enemy's body is at his feet. The high base of the sculpture and the intricate pattern engraving show the author's skill. On the right side of the Old Palace is the "Poseidon Fountain". On the two-wheeled chariot in the middle of the pool stands a huge white statue of Poseidon, the god of the sea. There are also colorful bronze statues around the pool. To the north of the pond stands the equestrian statue of Cosimo I of the Medici family, created by Chapter Bologna, which bears witness to more Florentine history than anything else here. The square is surrounded by simple historical buildings. Passing through the Town Hall Square in the evening, you can hear the performers playing the violin. The sound of the piano wafts and is intoxicating. When there are many tourists in summer, there will be entertainers dancing in the square.Show Less
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What are some Best Things to Do near Rome?
Some Best Things to Do near Rome include:Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower, Uffizi Gallery, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Gallery of the Academy of Florence, Pompeii Archaeological Park
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Rome?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Rome include:Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower:4.7, Uffizi Gallery:4.7, Leaning Tower of Pisa:4.7, Gallery of the Academy of Florence:4.6, Pompeii Archaeological Park:4.6
Where are Best Things to Do near Rome located?
The Best Things to Do near Rome are mainly located in:Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower:Florence, Uffizi Gallery:Florence, Leaning Tower of Pisa:Pisa, Gallery of the Academy of Florence:Florence, Pompeii Archaeological Park:Metropolitan City of Naples
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