5 New and Upcoming Italy Attractions
Have you ever wanted to dive into a pool and feel like you’re floating 40 feet above the ground? This 25-meter pool is suspended in the air with a floor made of glass, so you can see the ground as if you’re falling. Breathtaking or terrifying? If the idea piques your curiosity, plan a trip to Italy’s northern province, South Tyrol, and experience this once-in-a-lifetime super-human sensation of swimming through the sky.
If this is not your cup of tea, opt for the outdoor infinity pools overlooking the Italian Alps, and go for a refreshing dip. Hubertus Waterworld offers six spectacular pools for holidaymakers searching for new, luxurious, and unique mountainside adventures. As you swim, marvel at the 18 stunning peaks of Dolomites that rise 3000 meters above the ground. These are among the most beautiful mountains in Italy and around the world.
Revisit the Circus Maximus and find the largest shopping mall in antiquity.
Avid fans of ruins and historical sites will discover an exciting spot to visit at Circus Maximus after major works done on the world-famous stadium. Once a chariot track serving ancient gladiator flights, Roman games, and races, Circus Maximus is undeniably among the most popular tourist attractions in Italy.
More than its racetrack feature, however, visitors will find one of the biggest malls in ancient Italy, a spectacle unearthed after recent renovation efforts. A huge shopping mall was buried 15 ft under the arena! Now that this colliseum is open to the public, you can enjoy a grand tour throughout the cobblestoned shopping areas, which have been extensively restored. Even if you have visited Rome, Italy before, you will still find more Roman ancient ruins to explore.
See what it’s like inside Italy’s oldest amusement park.
Built in 1953, Luneur Park reopened for this year’s Halloween celebration after eight years of abandonment. In case you missed it during your last trip to Rome, now is the best time to revisit this legendary theme park.
Have fun at the carousel, hop on a coal-mining ride, and gaze curiously at the T-rex skeletons for hours. After great efforts to restore the crumbling park, children and the young-at-heart can now choose from 25 varied attractions, including classics like the brick maze, insect hunts, nature trails, and more. Facilities have also been massively improved. The park is even aiming for the peculiar Guinness World Record of having the most number of pinwheels.
Drink from Fontana del Vino - Italy’s first 24-hour wine fountain.
This proves how some dreams, no matter how unbelievable, can come true. Travel to Italy, and get a chance to drink from a fountain dispensing locally-made red wine for free. It’s very popular among locals and tourists who walk the pilgrimage route between Ortana and Rome. Everyone can drink as much as they like, but do not abuse the privilege.
How unusual are wine fountains in Europe? Turns out, this 24-hour fountain of wine isn’t a new thing. Spain had one for pilgrims passing through Camino de Santiago de Compostela in 2010. Slovenia also offered a beer-dispensing fountain sometime this year. Venice has done it too, setting up a wine fountain at St. Mark’s Square when the Venice Carnival kicked off in 2012. At the moment though, the hottest spot for a red wine feast is Italy’s Dora Sarchese Vineyard. Don’t miss it during your trip.
Dine at Osteria Francescana - this year’s best restaurant in the world.
Tucked away in Modena, Italy’s gastronomic paradise, is the world’s number one restaurant owned by brilliant and world-renowned chef Massimo Bottura. You can’t leave Italy without sampling dishes from the world’s best restaurant. Try everything you can eat by opting for one of their two tasting menus - traditional or contemporary - but be sure to book ahead.
Most 3-Michelin-starred restaurants require at least three months of reservation. Lucky for you, Osteria Francescana has started accepting bookings for next year through their website. This is a perfect dining spot after a day of strolling through Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari or Pavarotti Museum.
Bonus: Speaking of food, the world awaits the opening of FICO Eataly World in 2017, a $106 million-worth food theme park that aims to gather people who love Italian food and wine inside an incredibly massive hall. Eataly will be the biggest gathering highlighting the best of Italy’s culinary treasures. What are you waiting for? Book a flight to Italy now!
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