Next Stop: Italy!

Italy is a country that is full of rich culture and history. Located in Southern Europe, on the Italian Peninsula and it’s bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, Italy is a beautiful country that is full of art and high end fashion. All these are what captivate tourists from all over the world. 

Want to travel to one of the beautiful countries in the world, but on a tight budget? Fret not. Budget wanderers are here to give you the essential information on getting around Italy and to visit gorgeous places, without having to burn a hole in your pockets.

First up, staying in a dorm or hotel is more affordable.  http://www.bootsnall.com/ offers reasonably prices dorms as low as USD15.

Next, why spend money on transport when you can walk. Walking is one of the best ways to see the top sights and you get to meet all kinds of people on the streets and experience a lot of things just by walking. And the best part, it is free!

Michelangelo Moses

Thirdly, visit the churches. Italy’s churches hold may treasures worth seeing and the best part is that you can see them for free. Works of many famous artists can be seen in the churches. One such church would be the Michelangelo Moses in Rome. Entrance to most of the churches is free. So make use of this opportunity and visit the beautiful churches. 

Trevi Fountain 

The Trevi Fountain in Rome is a sight that you cannot miss. When in Rome, you would definitely see a crowd gathered at this fountain. Why? Well, this fountain has made guest appearences in many popular movies such as Roman holiday and When in Rome. 

Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra)

Capri's Blue Grotto is known throughout the world for its size, the extreme blue tones of its interior and the magical silvery light. Visitors can make their way to the Grotta Azzurra either by bus or taxi from Anacapri; or by boat from Marina Grande.

In order to enter the Grotta Azzurra, visitors board small boats, with a capacity for two to maximum three passengers and they enter the low and narrow mouth of the cave. 

The cheapest way to get to Capri is by the Interegional train.  Tickets cost 10 euro. However, the only downside is that the journey takes nearly four hours. 

Leaning Tower of Pisa 

Previously known as one of the 7 wonders of the world, the leaning tower of Pisa is a attraction not to be missed. Standing at 60 metres, this building took over 200 years to be built. The tower has eight stories, including the chamber for the bells. The bottom story consists of 15 marble arches. Each of the next six stories contains 30 arches that surround the tower. The final story is the bell chamber itself, which has 16 arches. There is a 297 step spiral staircase inside the tower leading to the top. Visitors have to pay just 18 Euros to enter this building. 

Lastly, the Spanish Steps. End your day in a romantic way by visiting the Spanish steps. The Spanish Steps (Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti in Italian) is, a long and grand staircase in Rome which connects two piazze.

It is open all day and admission is free. 

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Enjoy your time in Italy!