Amazing Photos Of Italy That Will Make You Want To Go There Right Now

Italy: an extraordinary banquet of soul-stirring art, mouth-watering food and tranquil landscapes await in a land rivalled by few and coveted by millions.

Still not convinced? Here are some amazing photos that will make you go crazy for the boot-shaped nation – and you can visit several of them, including Florence and Lake Como, on Culture Trip’s specially curated 10-day Northern Italy tour, or our action-packed 10-day Sicily adventure.

As the epicentre of the Roman Empire and birthplace of the Renaissance, Italy is arguably one of the most cultural places on Earth. It is here you’ll stand beneath Michelangelo’s David and Sistine Chapel frescoes. It is here you’ll feast you eyes on Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Primavera, and Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. It is here you’ll ride through ancient canals and walk among gladiators in Rome’s Colosseum. In fact, Italy has more Unesco-listed World Heritage cultural sites than any other nation on the planet. Whether you walk in the footsteps of emperors in Rome or feel yourself transfixed on a tour of art in Florence, Italy’s cultural sphere is as thrilling, as it is heart-stopping.

And let’s not forget that glorious food. From a simple spaghetti bolognese to wholesome gnocchi, every dish here feels like a revelation. The secret to their success? Fresh ingredients and seasonal produce. While Italy’s culinary soul appears to be homely, it’s equally ingenious and sophisticated – it does have countless Michelin-starred restaurants, after all.

The otherworldly dreamscapes of the Italian Dolomites

The ancient, crumbling cityscapes of Bologna

The fairytale Tyrol Castle

The beautiful boats bobbling on Lake Garda

The colour-crazy island of Burano

The lush landscapes of Valley Val Gardena National Park

The azure canals of Venice

The perfect cliffscapes of Capri

The wondrous church-filled views of Florence

The tranquil sights of Lake Como

The raging roar of Umbria’s Marmore’s Falls

The relaxed charm of Sicily

The misty olive groves of Tuscany

The cliff-side charm of Positano

The enchanting stone cottages of Puglia

The grandeur of gladiator Rome

The epic ceilings of the Vatican Museum

The gothic chic of Milan

The colourful homes of glittery Cinque Terre

And finally, the magisterial Lake Braies

Want more pretty photos? Take a look at the beautiful French village that inspired parts of Walt Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.