Car hire is a very popular way to see Italy and its wealth of attractions, historical landmarks and cultural sites. From the ancient streets of Rome to the Renaissance city of Florence, Central Italy offers the perfect holiday destination. For holidaymakers, car hire is always a great way to see Central Italy’s wide array of world-class attractions, cities and beautiful landscapes. Here are just some of the region’s top landmarks and destinations to visit.

Colosseum, Rome, Italy / Photo by admin

Rome is a fantastic place to start your self-driving holiday of Central Italy. The Eternal City boasts everything from ancient monuments to world-class galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Ancient Rome still lives on today in world-famous landmarks such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Markets of Trajan while Vatican City plays host to the iconic St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Peter’s Square and the fascinating Vatican Museum. Elsewhere in Rome, holidaymakers can discover wondrous attractions such as Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Navona, the eclectic Trastevere district and much more.

Statue of Neptune in Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany, Italy by Chris Yunker

Further north, the spectacular Tuscany region and the wondrous city of Florence offer plenty of natural beauty, history and rich culture to explore. The region’s countryside is renowned for its beauty and idyllic scenery and offers plenty of quaint villages and historic towns to discover. Florence, the crown jewel of Tuscany, boasts much to see and do. Known for its Renaissance heritage and splendorous architecture, Florence hosts magnificent landmarks and sites of interest such as the iconic Duomo, Pitti Palace, the Bargello museum, Giotto’s Tower, Santa Croce church and much more. Few cities on the planet offer as much history and culture in one place as Florence does.

Finally, no trip to Central Italy is complete without seeing the city of Pisa. The home of the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, the city also plays host to great shops and restaurants and must-see landmarks like the St. Matthew Museum and the Piazza dei Cavalieri.

Piazza dei Cavalieri, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy / Photo by admin

From Ancient Roman monuments to Renaissance cathedrals, Central Italy offers much to see and do. Car hire is always the best way to see this spectacular and fascinating region.

This post is courtesy of Skedaddle Car Hire (skedaddlecarhire.com.au), who have a whole host of car travel guides on their website.

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