Italy is an irresistible magnet for tourists. In 2019, the pre-pandemic peak, it attracted a whopping 93 million people a year. That’s well on the way to being double the total population of the country.

There are iconic destinations that are on everyone’s must-see list—places like the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Milan, Sicily and Florence. If you visit these beautiful locations, you will never be disappointed, they are everything they’re cracked up to be, but you will also have plenty of company. In fact, a horde of fellow travelers.