Welcome

The United States is a country of 50 states that occupies a large swath of North America, with Alaska in the northwest and Hawaii extending the country's presence into the Pacific Ocean. Major cities on the Atlantic coast include New York, a global financial and cultural center, and the capital Washington, D.C. Chicago, a Midwestern metropolis, is famous for its architectural influence, and on the West Coast, Hollywood, Los Angeles, is famous for the film industry.

20 of the Most Beautiful Places in America

Antelope Canyon, Arizona. Kenai Fjords, Alaska.White Mountains, New Hampshire. Crater Lake, Oregon. The Palouse, Washington and Idaho. Grand Prismatic Spring, Wyoming.  Multnomah Falls, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. Horseshoe Bend, Arizona

Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coast, greatly influenced Western culture and cuisine. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican, ancient ruins and iconic works of art. Other important cities are Florence, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo's "David" and Brunelleschi's Dome; Venice, the city of canals; and Milan, the Italian capital of fashion.

 The best cities to visit in Italy

florence: one of the most beautiful cities in Italy . Visit Siena, the "small Florence" .Don't miss Venice.  Naples: the hometown of pizza.  Enjoy the stunning coast of Amalfi.   Go South to Sicily and visit Palermo.  Don't miss the baroque city of Lecce.  Matera: the "city of stones"