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PART 1: A Preview of Our Italian Trip
Memorable scenes from my trip to Italy
Italy on a map
Basic information about Italy
Useful Travel Tips to Know
Traveling to Italy in 2026: What to Know Before You Go
Italy Travel Calendar
Recommended travel itineraries in Italy

PART 2 THE MOST ITALIAN THEME TOURS
Italian history
Architectural styles and art movements
Italian Artists' Lives
Italian Festivals and Events
Italian Restaurant Guide
Italian Cuisine Guide
coffee, gelato
Italian wine
View the Italian liquor menu
Souvenir List
Shopping at the supermarket
Where to shop
Italy's leading brand

PART 3: Time to experience the real Italy
Rome and surrounding cities
CITY 1 ROME
AREA 1 Colosseum, Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia
AREA 2 From Piazza Navona to Piazza del Popolo
AREA 3 Vatican City
AREA 4 From Termini Station to Villa Borghese
REAL PLUS 1 Tivoli
CITY 2 Orvieto
CITY 3 Assisi

Florence and surrounding cities
CITY 1 Florence
AREA 1 Piazza Duomo and surrounding areas
AREA 2 South of the Arno River
REAL PLUS 1 Pisa
CITY 2 Cinque Terre
CITY 3 Siena
REAL PLUS 2 San Gimignano

Milan and surrounding cities
CITY 1 Milan
CITY 2 Verona
REAL PLUS 1 Sirmione
CITY 3 Como

Venice and surrounding cities
CITY 1 Venice
REAL PLUS 1 Burano, Murano, Lido
REAL PLUS 2 Padua
CITY 2 Dolomites

Naples and surrounding cities
CITY 1 Naples
REAL PLUS 1 Pompeii Archaeological Park
CITY 2 Capri
CITY 3 Sorrento
CITY 4 Positano
CITY 5 Amalfi
With CITY 6 label

Real Guide
A comprehensive ticket to the Colosseum Archaeological Park
A closer look at the Colosseum
A Closer Look at the Captive Romano
Aventine Hill full of greenery
Trastevere, Rome's holy district
Caravaggio and Bernini, two masters of Baroque in Rome
Shopping is here, on Via Corso and Via Condotti
Exploring Rome's Bookstores
Let's learn about the Vatican!
A closer look at St. Peter's Basilica
A thorough tour of the Vatican Museums
A thorough tour of the Borghese Gallery
Another Vatican territory, a pilgrimage to the cathedrals of Rome
Civita di Bagnoregio, the Castle in the Sky, a Dying Village
Architect of the Renaissance
A Closer Look at the Florence Duomo
Duomo combined ticket reservation and admission
A thorough tour of the Uffizi Gallery
An art space you'd be remiss to miss
Why are Florentine leather goods famous?
Via Tornabuoni, the birthplace of Gucci and Ferragamo
All the observatories in Florence that you want to see
A closer look at the Pitti Palace
Let's take a break from the hustle and bustle of Florence, Fiesole
Explore the Cinque Terre in detail
A Closer Look at the Siena Duomo
Milan Museum of Modern Art
Verona Opera Festival
Beautiful towns on Lake Como
Venice seen from the vaporetto
People from Venice
Useful Street Names in Venice to Know
Representative works of the Accademia Gallery
Festivals in Venice
Taste of the Sea, Venice's Signature Seafood Menu
Mazzorvo, Venice's only white wine producing region
Dolomiti region wineries
Capri, more than Capri, Anacapri
A Comparative Study of the Cities on the Amalfi Coast

PART 4 ​​Practical Travel Preparation
Travel Preparation at a Glance
What should I do in this situation? Travel SOS
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Why do we have guidebooks?
Detailed transportation information that couldn't be more helpful

When traveling to various cities in Italy, it is essential to understand public transportation information for each city as well as intercity transportation.
Even if you search the Internet for specific methods, let's grasp the basic concept at a glance with "Real Italy."
Basically, all of Italy is connected by trains and express buses.
In large cities, subways and buses are the main means of transportation, but in some cities, such as Venice, water buses are the main form of public transportation, and in the Dolomites, cable cars (lifts) are used like buses.
Additionally, there are many special things to know in advance about the cities along the Amalfi Coast, such as the boat ride.
In "Real Italy," we've compiled transportation concepts you need to know when traveling, and we've also included clear transportation tips you shouldn't miss, to help ease the difficulties of transportation for first-time visitors.

Italian museums are alive
Introduction to museums, art galleries, and buildings

Italy, which experienced the ancient Roman, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, which had a great influence on European history and foundations.
While the streets and squares themselves are large museums, the legacy of long history and culture can be seen in art galleries and museums.
In particular, even if only one in each generation emerged, the Italian peninsula was home to a remarkable number of outstanding artists who competed and encouraged each other, leaving behind works that will remain in human history.
In the "Real Italy" theme section, the pages of the three great masters of the Renaissance and their works are linked to provide an overview of where they can be seen, and famous artists and their representative works, even if they are not the three great masters, are introduced.
When introducing each art gallery or museum, we provide a brief explanation of the major works that must be seen, as well as smart tips on how to use them, such as reservation methods, convenient routes, and the exhibition room numbers of the works, so that you can fully enjoy the works.
Experience the foundations of European culture and history in Italy, a living museum.


39 in-depth readings, a real guide

The Real Guide is a special page in the Real Series that introduces useful information about each region or spot.
This corner provides useful information and unravels intertwined stories about the area.
For example, it provides in-depth information on must-sees and good-to-knows at places like the Colosseum Archaeological Park, St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Uffizi Museum.
In addition, there are also useful and fun things to read while taking a break, such as why leather goods are famous in Florence, what are the various street names on the streets of Venice, and which people are famous in Venice.
39 real guides will enrich your trip.

Key Information Updates on the Dolomites, Host of the 2026 Winter Olympics

The Dolomites are located at the foot of the Alps in northeastern Italy, making it difficult for beginners to grasp the geographical concepts.
So, rather than covering everything about the Dolomites, 『Real Italy』 focuses on only the essential information you need to know.
Just by looking at the fact that the Dolomites' main form of public transportation is the cable car (lift), you can see that the travel method is completely different from that of other Italian cities.
At the end of the vast meadow where Winnie the Pooh seems to be frolicking, a majestic, steep rocky mountain stretches out, and the number of Korean travelers who want to enjoy the Alps in Italy is increasing.
In particular, it is an attractive place that will host the Winter Olympics early next year and was even featured on the Italian episode of tvN's "Europe Outside the Tent."
Accordingly, the author, who lives in Italy, quickly covered the information and updated it without missing any of the changing information.

Nowhere to be found! Helping you avoid wasting time
List of must-book attractions

Perhaps because of Italy's image as the ultimate European travel destination, post-COVID-19, everywhere you go in Italy is teeming with tourists.
Popular attractions often have incredibly long wait times or no reservations.
So, 『Real Italy』 was prepared.
A list of must-visit attractions! With a single QR code scan, you'll see a list of must-visit attractions, organized by region, at a glance.
For your convenience, clicking on each attraction name will take you directly to the official reservation site.
Let's find out the list of must-see attractions in advance and make reservations all at once.