Kaisa Paldan
Dr. Razi
CIS1020
Summer I 2011
Venice is a car-free city
made up of islands
connected by waterways
and bridges.
Venice’s unique structure makes it a city of beauty
and travel is most often by boat.
Sites to see in Venice:
•St. Mark’s Square- the main square in the heart of the city.
•St. Mark’s Basilica- located directly off of the square, this cathedral is home to
the bones of many Saint’s.
•Rialto Bridge- a beautifully designed bridge that spans across the Grand Canal.
Cinque Terre is made up
of five villages and is great
for hiking, swimming and
relaxation.
The Cinque Terre’s peaceful setting is the perfect place to
relax and enjoy the picturesque scenery.
The five villages that make up the Cinque Terre are:
•Riomaggiore- a neighborhood town with many hiking trails and beach access.
•Manarola- a peaceful town known for its pleasant walking routes and
underground tunnels.
•Corniglia- a quiet town and the only town not located directly on the water,
but is most famous for its wine.
•Vernazza- a harbor town and known as the “Jewel of Cinque Terre.”
•Monterosso al Mare- is the only town built on flat land and is known for its
lively late-night activities.
Florence is the birthplace
of the Renaissance style
and home to great art,
fashion and food.
Florence is known as the origin of the Renaissance
movement making it home to great architecture and
art masterpieces.
The most notable sites to see in Florence are:
•Accademia- houses two of Michelangelo’s most famous works of art.
•Uffizi Gallery- holds the greatest collection of Italian paintings.
•Galileo Science Museum- displays scientific gadgets from history and Galileo’s
fingers.
•Duomo- a Gothic cathedral that contains the first Renaissance dome.
Rome is the city in which
civilization began. Some of
the world’s oldest
architecture lies in this
city.
Rome is home to some of the oldest architecture in the
world.
There are many famous sites that one must see when in
Rome:
•Trevi Fountain- a Baroque masterpiece in which tourists can throw their coins to wish for a return
trip to Rome.
•The Vatican- home to the Pope, head of the world-wide Catholic religion.
•The Colosseum- a large stadium that represents the “golden” years of Roman history.
•Pantheon- known as “the Heart of Rome” and represents well-preserved architecture from the
Renaissance.
•The Spanish Steps- the iconic, curving staircase located between two beautiful Baroque church
towers.
Venezia
Cinque Terre
Firenze
Roma
Steves, R. (2011). Italy. Berkeley, CA: Avalon Travel.