A sampling of destinations visited through Queens programs in Italy

Your time in Italy might leave you dizzy with the sight of so many historical artworks, buildings and towns. You’ll definitely see why this country is on many people’s short list of must-sees.

	Venice This northern Italian “city of canals” along the Adriatic Sea was once a major maritime power. Now it’s known as one of the world’s most romantic cities.
	Amalfi Coast The stunning coastline of the Sorrento Peninsula, with villages built among the cliffs. Its appeal has attracted great artists and writers, along with tourists.
	Pompeii An archaeological site of a Roman town destroyed in a volcanic eruption. Much of Pompeii has been excavated, though work still continues. The site is a fascinating glimpse of a community in the Roman Empire.
	Saint Peter’s Basilica This late-Renaissance church dominates the Vatican City and is a major pilgrimage site for Catholics around the world. Tradition holds that the body of Saint Peter, one of Christ’s 12 apostles, is buried below the dome.
	Sistine Chapel Papal chapel in the Vatican Palace that holds Michelangelo’s masterpiece; the ceiling’s frescoes depict biblical stories.
	Colosseum The remains of a Roman amphitheater considered to be the ancient empire’s greatest work of architecture. In its earliest years, it was the scene of gladiator competitions and other “entertainment.”
	Uffizi Gallery Florentine art museum known for the world’s best collection of Italian Renaissance paintings.
	Siena A medieval city in Tuscany, Siena prides itself in its Middle-Ages history.
	Pantheon One of the best preserved ancient Roman buildings, it went up in 27 B.C. as a temple to all Roman gods. Rebuilt in the second century A.D., it’s known for its unreinforced concrete dome.
	San Gimignano Medieval hill town in Tuscany that maintains a historical air and a collection of well-known towers.