The historic center of Mantua, Italy, is an open-air museum full of impressive architecture and attractions. It’s a compact area easy to get around on foot. It’s also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Veronetta is a district of the historic center of Verona, Italy, on the left bank of the Adige River. It’s included in the city’s UNESCO World Heritage listing.
The Duomo of Verona (Duomo di Verona) serves as the cathedral of the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Verona. It’s located on the northern tip of the historic center and is one of the most impressive churches in town.
Piazza dei Signori is a small square in the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Verona, Italy. It sits just east of Piazza delle Erbe.
I really enjoyed Verona, but Juliet’s House (Casa di Giulietta) is the mother of all tourist traps. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet takes place in Verona during the 14th century, and the city has definitely capitalized on the popularity of the fictional lovers.
Castelvecchio is a castle in the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Verona, Italy. It sits along the Adige River on the southwest corner of the historic city center.
Bergamo is one of the most beautiful cities in northern Italy.
Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco) is a large historic castle in Milan. This residence-turned-fortress sits next to Parco Sempione and contains several different city museums. It’s on Piazza Castello on the northwest side of the historic city center.
The Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology (Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci) is the largest museum of its kind in Italy.
Leonardo da Vinci’s original painting of The Last Supper (Il Cenacolo) is a must-see if visiting Milan. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the painting is located in the refectory of the Dominican convent at Santa Maria delle Grazie.