TOURISM · ITALY

What to visit in Italy?

62 cities · 1249+ places selected by the community. Landmarks, hidden restaurants, nature and viewpoints.

The country

In 2024, Italy recorded 466.2 million overnight stays in its tourist accommodation, a record: it thus overtook France and ranks second in the European Union.

The Dolomites, in the Alps in the north of the country, have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2009: eighteen of their peaks rise above 3,000 m. In Sicily, Mount Etna, listed in 2013, is the highest mountain on any Mediterranean island and the most active stratovolcano in the world.

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Before you go

When to go

The climate is generally mild, but very variable depending on place and season. In winter, average temperatures range from about −3 to 10°C in the north and from 6 to 15°C in the south; in summer, from 10 to 24°C in the north and from 17 to 30°C in the south.

In 2024, August was the busiest month of the year for tourism, with 18 million arrivals and 81 million overnight stays; foreign tourists were most numerous in July.

Getting around

Trenitalia's Frecciarossa trains reach 300 km/h and run right into the heart of the main cities. Italo, the first private company on the high-speed network, serves 54 cities, including Turin, Milan, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome, Naples and Bari.

Hozy tip

Avoid driving in historic centres: in Florence, the whole historic centre is a limited traffic zone (ZTL), enclosed by gates that automatically record the number plates of all vehicles; in Rome, access to the five ZTLs is reserved for authorised vehicles, on certain days and at certain times.

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Frequently asked questions

Visiting Italy, in practice

Which cities should I visit in Italy?

Hozy lists 62 cities in Italy: Agrigente, Alghero, Amalfi, Arezzo, Assise, and more. Each city offers landmarks, hidden restaurants, viewpoints and activities selected by the community.

How many days should I plan in Italy?

A 5 to 10 day trip lets you discover 2 to 3 major cities in Italy. For a full tour of the country, plan at least 2 weeks.

When is the best season to visit Italy?

The climate is generally mild, but very variable depending on place and season. In winter, average temperatures range from about −3 to 10°C in the north and from 6 to 15°C in the south; in summer, from 10 to 24°C in the north and from 17 to 30°C in the south. In 2024, August was the busiest month of the year for tourism, with 18 million arrivals and 81 million overnight stays; foreign tourists were most numerous in July.

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