With 52.4 million tourists per year (2016), Italy is the fifth most visited country in the coming international tourism. People mainly visit Italy because of its rich culture, cuisine, history, fashion and art, its beautiful beaches and its pristine beaches, mountains, and ancient monuments. Italy also contains more World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world.
Tourism is one of the fastest growing and most profitable industrial sectors in Italy, with an estimated income of EUR189.1 billion.
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History
Beginner
People have been visiting Italy for centuries, but the first to visit the peninsula for tourist reasons is the aristocracy during the Grand Tour, starting at the end of the 17th century, and developing in the 18th century.
Rome, as the capital of a powerful and influential Roman Empire, attracted thousands of people to the city and country of the entire empire, encompassing most of the Mediterranean, North Africa, British mainland (UK) and parts of the Middle East. Traders and merchants come to Italy from different parts of the world.
When the empire fell in 476 AD, Rome was no longer the political and cultural center of Europe; on the other hand, it is the foundation of the papacy, which then governs growing Christianity, which means that Rome remains one of the main places in Europe for pilgrimage. Pilgrims, for centuries and still today, will come to the city, and it will be the initial equivalent of "tourism" or "religious tourism". The kingdom of commerce of Venice, Pisa and Genoa means that some traders, businessmen and merchants from around the world will also regularly come to Italy. In the 16th and early 17th centuries, with the Renaissance peak, several students came to Italy to study Italian architecture, such as Inigo Jones.
Grand Tour
The real "tourism" was only affected in Italy in the second half of the 17th century, with the start of the Grand Tour. This was a period in which European nobles, many of them British, visited parts of Europe; Italy, Greece, and other Mediterranean places are among the most popular. This is to study ancient architecture and local culture. The Grand Tour was basically triggered by the book Voyage to Italy by Roman Catholic priest Richard Lassels and was published in 1670. Due to the Grand Tour, tourism became more common - making Italy one of the most desirable destinations for millions of people. Once inside what will become modern Italy, these tourists will start by visiting Turin for a while. On the way there, Milan is also a popular stop, but a trip to the city is not considered important, and some are skipped, or just stay for a short time. If someone comes by boat, then they will stay a few days in Genoa. However, the main destination in Northern Italy is Venice, which is considered an important stop, as well as surrounding cities such as Verona, Vicenza, and Padua.
As the Tour progresses, the Tuscan cities are also a very important stop. Florence is a major attraction, and other Tuscan cities, such as Siena, Pisa, Lucca and San Gimignano, are also considered important destinations. But the most notable stop in Central Italy is Rome, a major center for arts and culture, as well as an important city for a Grand Tourist. Then, they will go to the Bay of Naples, and after their discovery in 1710, Pompeii and Herculaneum are also popular. Sicily is considered an important part of the trail, and some, like Goethe, visit the island.
Bulk tourism
Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the Grand Tour is primarily reserved for academics or elites. Nevertheless, circa 1840, rail transport was introduced and the Grand Tour began to fall slightly out of fashion; therefore, the first form of mass tourism was introduced. The 1840s saw a period in which the Victorian middle class toured the country. Some Americans can also visit Italy, and more tourists come to the peninsula. Places like Venice, Florence, Rome, Naples and Sicily still remain the best tourist attractions. As the century progresses, fewer cultural visits are made, and there is an increase in tourists coming to nature and the Italian weather. The first beach resorts, such as those on the Ligurian coast, around Venice, the coast of Tuscany and Amalfi, became popular. This summer holiday mode is increasing in the days of fin-de-siÃÆ'¨cle, when many "Grand Hotels" are built (including places like Sanremo, Lido di Venezia, Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi). Islands such as Capri, Ischia, Procida and Elba are increasingly popular, and lakes in the North, such as Lake Como, Maggiore and Garda are more frequented. Tourism to Italy remained very popular until the late 1920s and early 1930s, when, with the Great Depression and the economic crisis, some could no longer visit the country; increased political instability means fewer tourists are coming. Only the old tour groups, like Scorpioni, are alive.
After a major downturn in tourism starting from around 1929 and taking place after World War II, Italy returned to its status as a popular resort, with an Italian economic miracle and improved living standards; films like La Dolce Vita succeed abroad, and their portrayals of the beautiful life in the country helped to enhance Italy's international profile. At this point, with higher incomes, Italians can also go on vacation; Beach resorts see visitors soaring, especially in Romagna. Many cheap hotels and pensions are built in the 1960s, and with increasing wealth, now, even Italian working-class families can vacation somewhere along the coast. The late 1960s also brought mass popularity to mountain and ski vacations; in Piedmont and the Aosta Valley, many ski resorts and chalets begin to build. The 1970s also brought a wave of foreign tourists to Italy to seek sentimental travel [1], as Mediterranean destinations see an increase in global visitors.
Nevertheless, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the economic crisis and political instability meant that there was a significant deterioration in the Italian tourism industry, as destinations in the Far East or South America increased in popularity. However, in the late 1980s and early 1990s, tourism saw a return of popularity, with cities like Milan becoming a more popular destination. Milan saw an increase in tourists, because it waned as a fashion capital worldwide.
Maps Tourism in Italy
Arrival by country
Most visitors arriving in Italy in 2015 are citizens of the following countries
Areas
Northwest Italy
Region: Piedmont, Liguria, Lombardy and Valle d'Aosta
Home from the Italian Riviera, including Portofino, Sanremo, and Cinque Terre. There are many historic cities in Italy in this section: Turin, the manufacturing capital of Italy, Milan, the state's business and fashion capitals and the important port of Genoa is the region's most popular tourist destination. Other cities such as Aosta, Bergamo, Brescia and Como have a rich cultural heritage, sharing visitors of this region with beautiful scenery such as the lakes of Garda, Como and Maggiore. There are also important ski resorts such as Sestriere, Courmayeur, Breuil-Cervinia, Livigno, and Bormio.
Northeast Italy
Wilayah: Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Trentino-Alto Adige/SÃÆ'¼dtirol dan Veneto
This part of Italy also offers several important sights, such as the canal-filled Venice city, the cities of Verona, Vicenza, Padua, Trento, Bolzano, Cremona, Bologna, Ferrara, Mantova, Parma, Ravenna, Cesena, Rimini and Trieste. There are also some mountains such as Dolomites, Carnic and Julian Alps and first-rate ski resorts like Cortina d'Ampezzo and Madonna di Campiglio. These four areas offer many things to see and do. The area has unique cuisine, including wines and dishes such as Prosecco and Tiramisu in Veneto and Cotechino, Ragu and Parma ham in Emilia Romagna, San Daniele ham, and D.O.C. wine in Valpolicella, Lake Garda, Valdobbiadene, Trentino, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
Central Italy
Wilayah: Lazio, Marche, Tuscany dan Umbria
This area is probably the most visited in Italy and contains many popular attractions as well as sought-after landscapes. Rome offers the remaining wonders of the Roman Empire and some of the world's famous landmarks such as the Colosseum. Florence, considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, is the most visited city in Tuscany, while nearby towns like Siena, Pisa and Lucca also have rich cultural heritage. The Umbrian population is small but has many important cities like Perugia and Assisi. For the same reason, Lazio and Tuscany are some of the most visited regions in Italy and a prime target for Ecotourism. This area is known for its beautiful scenery and attracts tourists from all over the world, including Italy itself. Pure landscape serves as one of the main motivators for travelers to visit central Italy, although there are others, such as the rich art history.
Southern Italy
Wilayah: Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Abruzzo, dan Molise.
Southern Italy (also called Mezzogiorno) is famous for its cuisine, which offers a wide selection of food at cheaper prices. It is also known for its sandy Mediterranean couple with beautiful beaches of each region, an essential element for local tourism. Naples is the most visited city in the area, and the ruins of Pompeii are the most visited tourist spots. Other important destinations include the Amalfi Coast, Ravello, Benevento, Caserta, Salerno and Pozzuoli. Abruzzo's natural parks, green areas of Europe, include Abruzzo National Park, Gran Sasso National Park and Monti della Game of Maiella National Park and Sirente-Velino Regional Park that attract thousands of visitors as more than 30 protected nature Reserves and the presence of 75% of all species living in Europe. Apulia, which includes the historic towns of Lecce and Bari and villages consisting of trulli; as Calabria is famous for its beaches. Basilicata is very famous for what is called Sassi in Matera. The main town of Molise is Campobasso and Isernia, the most important being the Basilica of Castelpetroso. The coast of Calabria is highly appreciated by tourists; The capital is Catanzaro but the most populous city is Reggio Calabria.
Sicily
The largest island in the country is a diverse and popular tourist island, famous for its archeology, unique sea views and Sicilian cuisine. There are many important cities like Palermo, Messina, Catania. An important sight is Val di Noto which offers many of the late Baroque towns built after the devastating earthquake of 1693.
Sardinia
Sardinia is a large island about 250 kilometers west of the Italian coastline. It includes some popular tourist attractions and has several beaches and archeological ruins.
Ancient resort
Italy has some of the most ancient tourist resorts in the world, dating back to the times of the Roman Republic, when destinations such as Pompeii, Napoli, Ischia, Capri and especially Baiae were very popular among rich Roman people. Pompeii is currently the third most visited tourist destination in the world, with over 2.5 million tourists per year
City
Roma
Rome has become increasingly popular as a global tourist destination. 45.6% of 2006 (6.03 million), Rome hosted 8.78 million international tourists by 2014, positioning itself as the 14th most visited city in the world. Popular tourist attractions in the city include the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, the Pantheon, and so on, all part of a World Heritage property. Other major sights in the city include, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Roman Forum, Castel Sant'Angelo, St. Basilica. John Lateran, Spanish Steps, Villa Borghese Park, Piazza del Popolo, Trastevere and Janiculum.
Milan
Milan is one of the most important tourist destinations in Europe, and both Italy; with 6.05 million international arrivals measured in 2014, it places itself as the 24th most visited city in the world. According to certain sources, 56% of international visitors to Milan are from Europe, while 44% of urban tourists are Italian, and 56% come from abroad. The most important EU markets are the UK (16%), Germany (9%) and France (6%). According to the same study, most visitors who come from the US to the city go for business, while Chinese and Japanese tourists mainly take the holiday segment. The city offers several popular sights, such as Duomo town and Piazza, Teatro alla Scala, San Siro Stadium, Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery, Sforza Castle, Pinacoteca di Brera and Via Monte Napoleone. Most tourists visit tourist attractions such as Milan Cathedral, Sforza Castle and Teatro alla Scala, however, other major tourist attractions such as the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, Navigli and Brera districts are less visited and proved less popular. The city also has many hotels, including the luxurious Town House Galleria, which is the world's first seven star hotel, officially rated by Socià © à © tà © Ã, à © rale de Surveillance, and one of the Leading Hotels of World. The average stay for tourists in the city is 3.43 nights, while foreigners stay for longer periods of time, 77% of which stay for an average of 2-5 nights. Of the 75% of visitors staying at the hotel, 4-star is the most popular (47%), while 5-star, or less than 3-stars represent 11% and 15% of the respective graph.
Naples
Naples is one of the oldest cities in the western world. Its historic city center is the largest in Europe listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Naples is also near the famous volcano Vesuvius and the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii and Ercolano. Before the unification of Italy, it was the capital of the Kingdom of Two Sicilia and Italy's most important and populous city. Naples is famous for its cuisine, especially for pizza. In the city there are many sights, such as the Royal Palace, the basilica of Santa Chiara, the church of GesÃÆ'¹ Nuovo (New Jesus), Castel dell'Ovo, Castel Nuovo, Castel Sant'Elmo, Duomo town, the real Teatro di San Carlo (the oldest continuous home opera in the world), the Capodimonte Palace, the underground geothermal tunnels in Naples, the Via Tribunali, Spaccanapoli street, the Veiled Christ (one of the world's most remarkable statues), various catacombs around the city (eg Catacombs of San Gennaro, or Fontanelle cemetery, or Catacombs of Saint Gaudiosus), the Umberto I Gallery and Via Toledo by metro are considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. The Archaeological Museum of Naples is the most important in the world on Roman history, also including the findings of Egiptian and Greek. It is the home of Federico II, the oldest public and secular university in the world, and L'Orientale, the oldest school of Sinology and Oriental Studies in Europe. Napoli also boasts one of the most beautiful beachfront promenades, and a charming location on Gaiola and Marechiaro Islands. Close to Naples, there are world-famous attractions such as the Amalfi Coast, the island of Capri, the island of Ischia, the island of Procida, the beautiful city of Sorrento, and the town of Salerno.
Other cities
- Florence ( Firenze ) - the city of the Renaissance. The city is known for its architecture and art and for its impact worldwide. Florence is also home to Michelangelo's famous statue of David. Home to many other famous art museums.
- Palermo - the ancient capital of the Sicilian kingdom and Holy Roman Empire under Frederick II. It is noted for its history, cooking skills and architecture; the peculiarities of the city (like the rest of the island) are the meeting places of Greek, Roman, Arabic, Norman, and Aragonian cultures.
- Bologna - home of the first university in the western world. The city has a rich history, culture and technology. Bologna is famous for its cuisine.
- Bari - known as a port and university town and the town of Saint Nicholas. The capital of Apulia and the second most important economic center in Southern Italy after Naples.
- Genoa ( Genova ) - it is one of the most important medieval maritime republics. A very rich and diverse city. Its ports bring tourism and commerce, along with art and architecture. Genoa is the birthplace of Columbus and jeans.
- Pisa - one of the medieval maritime republics, has many medieval castles and squares. House with pictures of Leaning Tower of Pisa is not wrong. Very touristy town. Also known for the University of "La Normale". Turin ( Torino ) - Italy's first capital, after becoming the capital of the Sardinian Kingdom (actually Piedmont-centered), which has promoted national reunification. Home of FIAT, Italy's most important industry, Turin is a famous industrial city, based on the aerospace industry and, of course, the car industry. Home of the 2006 Winter Olympics. The second home of Juventus and Torino Football Clubs. Venice is known for its history (most importantly, alongside Genoa, Amalfi and Pisa, of the medieval maritime republic), art and world-renowned canals. it is home to Murano Island, famous for hand-made glassware. St. Mark's Square is where most tourists come together and can get very crowded in the summer. Due to an increase in tourism, in November 2016, the Venetian authorities expressed their consideration to impose tourist limits on the city to prevent overcrowding and degradation of city heritage sites.
Other popular destinations
In addition to Rome, Milan, Napoli, Venice, and Florence are the main destinations for tourism in Italy. Other major tourist locations include Turin, Verona, Bari, Padua, Bologna, Messina, Perugia, Palermo, Genoa, Sicily, Sardinia, and Salento. Two factors in each of these locations are history and geography. The Roman, medieval, and renaissance empires have left behind many of the cultural artifacts that the Italian tourist industry uses. Many northern towns can also use the Alps as an attraction for winter sports, while southern coastal cities have Mediterranean Sea to attract tourists looking for the sun.
Italy is home to fifty UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more than any other country, including many cities such as Verona, Siena, Vicenza, Ferrara, San Gimignano, Urbino, Matera, Pompei, Noto and Siracusa. Ravenna hosted eight different internationally recognized sites.
Hotel categories in Italy
In Italy there are various hotels, ranging from 1 to 5 stars. In 2005, there were 33,557 hotels with 1,020,000 rooms and 2,028,000 beds. The number of hotels, according to their assessment, in 2005, goes like this:
7 star hotel : 1 with 25 rooms (Town House Galleria is located in Milan).
5 star hotel : 232 with 20,686 rooms and 43,150 beds.
4 star hotels : nearly 3,700 with 247,000 rooms and 502,000 beds.
3 star hotel : 14,500 with 483,000 rooms and 940,000 beds.
2 star hotel : 5,000 with 116,000 beds.
hotel bintang 1 : 2.000 dengan 157.000 tempat tidur.
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This article contains text copied from http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Italy, an article from Wikivoyage whose text is published under the CC-BY-SA 3.0 license.
External links
- Official website ENIT: Italian Government Tourism Board
- Official website Italy.it: Italy Tourism Tourist Web Site
- Italian travel and tours in Curlie (based on DMOZ)
- "Italy: Go to Italy and get around". TripAdvisor . Retrieved February 18 2016 .
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