5 locations to visit in this period of the year
The month of March is the ideal time of year to visit Italy and the beauties of the Italian peninsula. The beginning of Spring in fact allows you to discover the beauties and the Italian treasures in all tranquility. In fact there are many places where it is advisable to organize a trip in March to visit Italy. The reasons are different depending on the destination you choose. Italian Traditions will guide you on the discovery of 5 destinations not to be missed. We will also explain to you about the most interesting attractions of these five magnificent cities.
The city of Bolzano in northern Italy
Visiting Italy also means filling your eyes and heart with the sights offered by Bolzano, a city that is located in Trentino-Alto Adige and is situated in the center of a valley surrounded by hills full of vineyards. The South Tyrolean City is the perfect place to spend a few days of vacation in March in Italy. In fact it offers many fascinating sceneries. For lovers of cultural travel, Bolzano offers many poles of interest such as museums in the city. One of the most interesting is the South Tyrolean Archaeological Museum located in the medieval center of Bolzano. Here you will find the Neolithic mummy known as Ötzi. This dates back to a period between 3300 and 3100 a. C.
Trieste: a city to be discovered
Another city that is inevitable for your visit to Italy in this season is Trieste which is located in the northeast and precisely in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Its territory is situated in a thin strip of land separating the Adriatic Sea from Slovenia. The dominations of various ethnicities that have followed each other throughout the history of this city are the cause of its eclectic character. In fact, the different Italian, Austro-Hungarian and Slovenian influences are evident throughout the town. Very interesting is the medieval old town and the neoclassical quarter of the Austrian era.
The city of Mantova: a trip through history
This town is located in Lombardy and is surrounded by three artificial lakes. Mantova is known throughout the world for the Renaissance architecture of the buildings built by the Gonzaga. One of the most interesting is the Doge’s Palace. It is an imposing building that houses the famous Wedding Room decorated with frescoes by Andrea Mantegna. Another building you shouldn’t miss is the Palazzo Te. This is especially known for the Hall of Giants, which surface is covered by paintings depicting scenes from mythology.
Assisi: the religious destination par excellence
For the most devoted traveler, visiting Italy also means devoting some of their time to religious locations. In Umbria, the most popular destination for tourists, especially religious, is Assisi. In fact it is the birthplace of St. Francis one of Italy’s saints. The numerous churches in the city are one of the main attractions. One of the most important is undoubtedly the Basilica of St. Francis. This is an imposing church built on two levels and consecrated in 1253. Inside there are frescoes from the 13th century depicting the life of St. Francis. These were painted by some of the greatest artists in the history of Italian art, Giotto and Cimabue.
Matera: la città dei sassi
The Town of Matera is located in Basilicata and is situated on top of a rocky outcrop. In recent years this has been one of the most coveted destinations by Italian and foreign tourists. Its main attraction is The Sassi. These are cave houses dug inside the rock. In 1952 they were evacuated because of the miserable living conditions. In recent years they have been recovered and today have been turned into museums. One of the most interesting is the Cave House of Vico Solitaire where furniture and craft utensils of the time are exhibited.
Italy is beautiful all year round but especially in the early spring period. The cities to visit this season are numerous. If you want to discover other interesting destinations in Italy, we suggest you read this article about the 5 most beautiful medieval villages in Italy. Now that you know where to go on holiday in March in Italy you just have to organize your trip.