Top 50 Countries Ranking – Adventure, Heritage and other factors

17. Italy

• Adventure #2
• Citizenship #18
• Cultural Influence #1
• Entrepreneurship #20
• Heritage #1
• Movers #21
• Open for Business #36
• Power #17
• Quality of Life #21

How It Ranks

This boot-shaped European country sees more than 40 million tourists each year — and for good reason! It has ancient history, active volcanoes, pebble beaches, top-quality shopping and the best cuisine in the world. (That’s our hot take, come at us.) 

When you’re not stuffing your face with pizza and pasta, visit one of its many world heritage sites. Voters rank Italy No. 1 in the cultural influence and heritage categories for its great food (duh), fashion, attractions and accessibility. That’s amore!