
46 9.266667 2 Lake Como - Lake Como, with the cities of Como and Lecco constitutes a homogeneous tourist area which in addition to the two major cities groups the coastal centers of its shores, even if belonging to three different provincial administrative subdivisions: Cernobbio, Tremezzo, Menaggio, Gravedona, Colico, Bellano, Varenna, Bellagio, all centers that enjoy a thriving tourist economy.The Cinque Terre have been a World Heritage Site since 1997. 44.126944 9.709444 1 Cinque Terre - Thanks to the geographical and anthropic characteristics of the territory where they arise, the Cinque Terre are considered one of the most evocative Italian coastal attractions, for their naturally rough and rugged hilly context, softened by the construction of terraces for cultivation, which falls towards the sea with steep slopes the villages, Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore, arise in the points where the sea winds serpentinely into the earth, articulated to follow the natural shape of the hills.45.079167 7.676111 10 Turin ( Italian: Torino) – After the Italian unification, on 17th March 1861, Turin was the first capital of modern Italy.And then, the astonishing explosion of the Duomo with the gilded and adored Madonnina, to reveal to everyone the greatness, the dynamism, the ingenuity that brought the most intimate and subdued ancient Milan onto the world stage. Intimate ancient churches, sumptuous palaces, silent medieval corners. more familiar man than the ancient villages of old Milan who hides his pearls in the ravines of the spreading modern city, perhaps with reluctance, perhaps with jealousy, certainly with pride. Moral capital "," Economic capital "," Lombard metropolis "," City of Madunìna "and so on: these are all slogans that describe the appearance of Milan, not its tourist essence, which is that of the most suitable city. 45.466944 9.19 8 Milan ( Italian: Milano) – shares with Paris the title of fashion capital of the world, and is Italy's second city and the main Italian economic centre.This city is also an UNESCO World Heritage Site. 45.156389 10.791111 7 Mantua ( Italian: Mantova) – the Ducal Palace has a cycle of frescoes by Mantegna that no art lover should miss.The adjacent Amedeo Lia Civic Museum houses paintings, bronze sculptures and illuminated miniatures in a former convent. The Castle of San Giorgio, on the hill, houses an archaeological museum with finds from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. Its 19th-century maritime arsenal and the naval technical museum, with naval models and tools for navigation, bear witness to the maritime heritage of the city. 44.108044 9.828881 6 La Spezia - La Spezia is a port city in Liguria, Italy.Narrow streets lead to monumental squares such as the Piazza de Ferrari, with its characteristic bronze fountain and the Carlo Felice opera house. In the historic center is the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, in Romanesque style with a black and white striped facade and frescoed interiors. It is known for its important role in maritime trade over many centuries. 44.407186 8.933983 5 Genoa - Genoa is a port city and is the capital of the Liguria region.To the north are the gardens overlooking the lake of Villa Olmo and other elegant villas.

The Didactic Silk Museum illustrates the history of the Como silk industry, while the Tempio Voltiano is a museum dedicated to the physicist Alessandro Volta. It is known for the gothic cathedral, the panoramic funicular and the pedestrian path along the lake. 45.81025 9.086139 4 Como - Como is a city located in the southern part of Lake Como.45.538889 10.220281 3 Brescia – a major industrial powerhouse since the Ancient Roman times, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.45.695 9.67 2 Bergamo – a fairytale pastel-coloured city perched atop a hillside, and the gate to Bergamo Alps.The Sant'Orso complex includes a Romanesque cloister and a priory with a frescoed chapel. Among the vestiges of the Roman past are the Arch of Augustus and the Porta Pretoria, which once gave access to the city. It is located near ski resorts and the Gran Paradiso National Park, characterized by an alpine botanical garden, paths and species such as ibex and eagles. 45.737222 7.320556 1 Aosta - Aosta is the regional capital of the Aosta Valley.The western region, containing most of Italy's border with France
