Top Things to do in Italian Alps
Top Hotels in Italian Alps
- 1. Verona - Hotel Giulietta E Romeo
- 2. Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort
- 3. Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort
- 4. Opera Relais de Charme
- 5. Astoria Resort
- 6. Corte San Mattia - Agriturismo Verona
- 7. Hotel Diana Jardin & Spa
- 8. Hotel Benacus Malcesine
- 9. Hotel Angelo Engel
- 10. Gran Baita Hotel & Wellness Resort
10 Things to do in Italian Alps That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Italian Alps, Italy including La Citta Alta, Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere, Piazza delle Erbe, Arena di Verona, Cathedral of Como (Duomo), Piazzale Castel San Pietro, Piazza Bra, Pista Ciclabile Area 24 - Sanremo, Renon’s Cable Car, Centro Storico.
Restaurants in Italian Alps
1. La Citta Alta
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8,014 reviews
Reviewed By 537gwynethr - Altrincham, United Kingdom
Cita Alta, Bergamo's old town, is the most amazing place. I spotted it whilst travelling from Bergamo airport to the train station and cut short a visit to Milan to go and see it and I am so glad that I did. It is the most wonderful old town, full of cobbled streets and a wonderful piazza with wonderful historical buildings. A great place to wander around and sit and have a drink and watch the world go by. Very atmospheric. It's worth a detour to visit if you fly into Bergarmo and very easy to get to. Just take the No.1 bus (first bus stop as you leave the arrivals hall and signposted Bergamo. Get off at the Funiculare stop ( just ask anyone) and then take the funicular train up to the old town. Depending on traffic this takes 20-30 mins from the airport. You can leave your luggage at the airport but do not follow the left luggage signs as that takes you on a detour. From the arrivals hall cross straight into the carpark and then on the left you will see the carhire office. The left luggage facility is part of that building.
2. Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere
3. Piazza delle Erbe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,227 reviews
It's no wonder that this is one of the most historic and picturesque squares in Italy: in antiquity, it served as a Roman forum; today, it contains many historic buildings, sculptures with a popular and colorful market overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Reviewed By Colincfc - Maidstone, United Kingdom
Lovely little square with plenty of restaurants, shops & market stalls, can get busy at times, great area for having a drink & people watching
4. Arena di Verona
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18,014 reviews
Built in the first century AD, this is one of the best conserved Roman amphitheatres, whose seating area is made up of 44 levels and can hold up to 22,000 spectators.
Reviewed By My2hotpans
If you are lucky enough to be in Verona during opera season and have any appreciation for the arts or architecture tickets are a must. Feel the majesty of watching a world class opera in an ancient arena. Feel more like a local bring a pillow pad for your sitting pleasure. Whatever show you are going to see be prepared to be throughly entranced, between the colorful array of costume detail, set design and shear vocal talent, you no doubt will be blown away. The arena will transport you to another time as the sun goes down and the players songs and dance burn into your memories with passion and fire.
5. Cathedral of Como (Duomo)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,125 reviews
Diocesi's chief Church, Bishop Cathedral, was erected since 1396 and works ended in 1740. Many famous artist, during 300 years operated in it harmonizing their own typical age's styles.
Reviewed By ClaudeB516 - Atlanta, United States
The Como Cathedral's facade is a shining example of smooth marble and decorative elements that harmoniously fit together. One unique feature is Porta della Rana, a door depicting a frog carved on the left jamb of the door. According to popular legend, water is believed to have reached precisely this point during the flooding of the lake. The interior of the Como Cathedral is adorned with 16th-century tapestries, frescoes and paintings, works of art that confirm the church's magnificence and beauty.
6. Piazzale Castel San Pietro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,509 reviews
Reviewed By Basyna - Ljubljana, Slovenia
Nice and cheap ride up with funicular, great view of the city, great spot for taking a picture of selfie
7. Piazza Bra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,755 reviews
Reviewed By pvandsv - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Lovely piazza with lots of restaurants surrounding it, a nice green and fountain all overlooked by the impressive Arena which is a smaller version of the colosseum in Rome. Also the focal point for most of the bus routes in town.
8. Pista Ciclabile Area 24 - Sanremo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,350 reviews
Reviewed By Macduff83 - Nice, France
Great cycle path, which runs right next to the sea from Ospedaletti to San Lorenzo al Mare. Great for families and there are lots of places along the line renting bicycles and 4-seater pedal cars. Being an old railway line, it's almost completely flat and passes through tunnels along the route. It gets very busy in the summer, and the occasional 'peloton' pass along very quickly considering the amount of young kids so keep an eye out. Great restaurants in San Lorenzo, and brilliant ice creams at the gelateria in Arma di Taggia which is along the road, though the ice cream is a couple of minutes detour towards the seafront
9. Renon’s Cable Car
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,232 reviews
Renon's new cable car opened on May 23, 2009, offering a whole bunch of fantastic advantages for vacationers and local commuters alike: a generous schedule, short travel time and easy access. It's a true gem. It only takes 12 minutes for the gondolas to move from Bozen/Bolzano to Oberbozen/Soprabolzano - they depart every 4 minutes, so there's practically no waiting time.
Reviewed By PJandSJ - Matlock, United Kingdom
We decided that we would just take one trip by cable car in Bolzano, and decided upon this one. Strolling along from our hotel in the centre of town one morning, we soon reached the cable car station, and bought a combined ticket that included a trip on the train at the top of the mountain. The cable car was lightly loaded, we each had a comfortable seat, and the ascent was very smooth. The views as we gained height were very impressive. At what we anticipated was going to be the top of the mountain, we swung over a green, wooded dale and continued our ascent – it was almost as if we were entering a secret world, hidden from mortals in the valley below. Delightful vistas surrounded us, with the imposing Dolomites in the far distance. At the terminus, we disembarked and walked a short distance to the train station, where we joined others already waiting. Before too long, a train arrived, and we stayed on board until the end of the line in Collalbo. Be sure to arm yourself with a free map of the area, available at the cable station, because it provides several numbered walks of varying lengths that you can enjoy on the plateau. From Collalbo, we set off along walk 24 to the Pirimidi di Terra where we savoured spectacular views. On our return journey, we took a side detour through woods, along walk 20, the Fenn Promenade, before enjoying coffee in a café just as we approached Collalbo. Suitably refreshed, we decided to walk all the way back to the train station at Soprabolzano, and so headed for walk 35, the Freud Promenade. Luckily, we found a comfortable seat just as we were about to enter a wooded area, and so took the opportunity to eat some sandwiches we’d brought with us. It was a lovely walk, despite the unexpected rain shower that seemed to come from nowhere. A thoroughly enjoyable, active day rounded off by a great descent on the cable car back to Bolzano. Recommended.
10. Centro Storico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,706 reviews
Reviewed By wally2too - New York City, United States
Historic Center is fantastic, very impressive piazzas and walkabout charming streets and places.Verona is very recommended with lots of things to see and remember about.
