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Italy Made Easy: How to Skip the Lines Visiting Landmark Sites

Italy Made Easy: How to Skip the Lines Visiting Landmark Sites

Italy is home to some of the most monumental landmarks in the world. Due to their reputation, crowds of tourists line up every day to visit these popular sites. You better bet that you are not alone in wanting to explore the grounds where gladiators once fought or walk through the political capital of ancient Roman life.

It is an exciting opportunity to be transported back thousands of years as you walk through the ruins of what was once the center of civilization. Nothing can dampen that excitement better than standing several hours in line under the beaming hot sun. This is where planning ahead can work to your benefit. Many popular sites now offer online tickets that can be purchased in advanced. Upon purchasing your ticket, print it from home, and take it with you during the day of your visit. You will save oodles of time. Trust me. Nothing feels better than bypassing hundreds of people and walking straight into the Colosseum or the Vatican because you were smart enough to plan ahead!

Below is a list of popular sites in Italy where you can purchase tickets online.

  • Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Rome – 16 euros for a ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. You must select a specific date and time. However, I was VERY late to my reservation time and got in no problem

It may not be feasible for everyone to purchase online tickets in advance. Perhaps your itinerary is up in the air or you’re more of a spontaneous traveler. In any case, Italy is a perfect place for any nomad. It is filled with so much history and culture on every corner, you are bound to run into a trickling fountain or ancient basilica at some point. In fact, some of the most popular sites have no lines at all; for example, the Trevi Fountain, Pompeii, and my absolute favorite, the Pantheon.