Italy is a country of astounding beauty, located in Southern Europe, it comprises the Italian Peninsula and the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily and Sardinia. Italy Combines a wonderful history and culture with amazing art, architecture and tourist attractions out of this world. Italy has been a seminal place for many important artistic and intellectual movements that spread throughout Europe and beyond, including Renaissance and Baroque. While Italy's contributions to the cultural and historical heritage of Europe remain immense. Take a look at just a few of Italy's amazing attractions: