hen we talk about Italy, we talk about mostly its art, Italy opera, famous museums and castles, luxury leather designs and film festival in Venice and great foods, vine and truffles. However, if you have ever wanted to go to Italy then autumn is the time to do it. The summer crowds are gone, but everything else that is great about Italy is still there. Also, the natural beauty of Italy in this season will amaze you. Not like in north-eastern US and Canada that has red and gold color autumn foliage, it has hillsides of vineyards turning brilliant colors Cities of Italy look as in a beautiful painting.
Vineyard in Autumn
The weather isn’t predictable at any time of year but the intense summer heat is gone in most of Italy by October, making it pleasant to walk around outside and ideal for hiking, biking, or scuba diving, since the water is still warm from the summer.
Florence-Top Place to visit in Autumn
Florence is at the heart of Tuscany, Italy and is the home of the finest art and architectural works. It is known as the birthplace of Italian Renaissance. Among the best places to visit in Florence is the “Duomo,” the dome of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore that dominates aerial view of the city of Florence. The dome was created initially by Brunelleschi in the 15th century and was completed by Michelozzo after his death. Near the cathedral are the Campanille tower and the octagonal Battistero di San Giovanni, which is believed to be the oldest building in the city. It is famous for its splendid bronze doors with panels depicting scenes from Old and New Testament. The doors were designed by several famous Italian artists and are in themselves impressive masterpieces.
• Musica dei Popoli, Florence – Mid-October through mid-November is given over to the popular music of all parts of the world.
Autumn colours in the Boboli Garden
Palazzo Pitti , Florence , Italy
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Rome attractions
Rome is full of remains from its glorious past. You’ll find a variety of sites from the famous Roman Colesseum and Forum to Roman baths and catacombs. Some ancient Rome sites can be visited for free but most charge admission. Use this guide to choose which ancient monuments you want to visit.
Top Squares in Rome
Top Rome Museums
Top Rome Churches
Top Rome Fountains
• Rome Film Festival, Rome – Movie previews and film-related events fill the Eternal City for a week in mid-October.
Venice - unforgettable city
October is a transitional month, before the arrival of the truly cold winter. The acqua alta season is under way so there may be some flooding during exceptionally high tides (around a full or new moon). Visitors will want to bring warm clothing, especially for the evenings, although layering is probably the key. Venice is a university town so you may notice gaggles of new students outside Dorsoduro bars.
Saint Mark’s Campanile was the symbol of Venice
Saint Mark’s Campanile
Saint Mark’s Campanile was the symbol of Venice. Immense bell towers at Piazza Sans Marco are ninety eight meters tall & belong to popular basilica of same name. The Origins of Campanile dates to ninth Century while it has been used as watchtower for the nearby dock. On 1902, this tower has been demolished & was rebuilt ten years later. Today Campanile has 5 bells that sounds every hour & could be heard all over the city. Particularly appealing is an opportunity to climb over the tower & enjoy magnificent view along city, sea and surrounding landscape which reaches to the Alps.
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Piedmont
Autumn in Piedmont means truffle hunting, but don’t forget to stop and admire the clusters of brilliant yellow crocus that pop up amongst the hazelnut groves.
White Truffle Festival, Alba – The charming small city near Turin is the center of white truffle hunting, and the trifolao (truffle hunters) bring the best of their finds to sell to the world’s top chefs, the last week in October.
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Wine tasting tour in Sicily
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La Terrazza dell’s Eden
Michelin-stared La Terrazza dish up some of the town’s finest cuisine, with sweeping looks over the 7 Hills of Rome & Michelangelo’s dome of the Saint Peter’s. Executive Chef Adriano’s Cavagnini is dynamic & creative, worked at Harrod’s & cooking for the number one Fayed family, and also for the members of British government. An occasionally changing menu includes combines that are delicious and light. Reservations are essential. Open for the lunch and the dinner every day.
La Rosetta
Probably the excellent seafood restaurant in the Rome, the kitchen the La Rosetta is world class. The menu consists of almost every kind of grilled , roasted or Mediterranean fish, perfection, & desserts like the ricotta cheesecake along with honey are the worth saving the space for. Reservations are essential. Open for dinner and lunch from Monday to Saturday.
The Alberto Ciarla, one of the Rome’s excellent fish restaurants
Agata the Romeo, For the gourmet treat, this beautiful restaurant is elegant still relaxed
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