“Dressing for Dream Destinations” is a travel series that takes us across the world to daydream about what we’d wear to various locations. (For more, see our past posts on Australia, Russia, India, Morocco, South Korea, Spain, China, Greece, Japan, the UK, Cuba, Iceland, Turkey, and Thailand.)

Italy is located in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean, famed for its beautiful locale and culture. The Renaissance began in Italy, as did the great Roman Empire. Italy has clearly left its mark on history and played a central role in Western culture. In fact, it has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world (54!).

It is said that Italy has more masterpieces per square mile than any other country in the world. Whether you’re interested in art, history, religion, architecture, fashion, theater, music, or food, Italy has it all! It’s no wonder it’s the 5th most visited country in the world.

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Fun fact: you can thank Italy for ballet, the piano, thermometer, and much more.

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What to Wear in Rome

Rome is the capital city of Italy and is the fourth most populous city in the European Union. Known as the “Eternal City,” its history goes back over 28 centuries. Throughout its lengthy history, the city has erected many architectural wonders — in fact, Rome has over 900 churches. Some of the most famous Roman attractions include the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

It also contains Vatican City, an independent country inside Rome where the Pope resides, and the smallest country in the world. There you can visit the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel.