From the Roman Empire 2,000 years ago to the golden age of the Renaissance, Italy has occupied an unshakable place in the history of human civilization.
Rome, the capital of Italy, has a history of nearly 3,000 years and is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, with the famous Colosseum, Pantheon and Castel Sant'Angelo. Rome is also the center of Catholicism, with four Major Basilicas of the Catholic Church located in both Rome and the Vatican.
With its winding Grand Canal and unique cityscapes, as well as the world-famous St. Mark's Square, Venice has long been a magnet for people who want to see the city. From the 8th to the 18th century, Venice held numerous overseas territories as an independent republic.
Florence, the capital city of the beautiful Tuscany region, was the birthplace of the Renaissance movement, which is the home of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and many other outstanding talents. Florence brings together countless treasures of human art and architecture, the most famous is the Florence Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore) and Michelangelo's sculpture of David.
Pisa was once a port city and is located in the Tuscan region of Italy, where a leaning tower has made it famous throughout the world. The Piazza dei Miracoli lies in the north of the city, with its four historic landmarks dating from the 11th to 13th centuries, has become a monument to architectural history.