Italy

Venice
Venice, is a city that is better experienced in the photographs/postcard than in real life. Why do i say that? One look at the water, and im sure you wont want to go back to Venice again. =p That said, venice is actually a decent place. St mark square is both grand and imposing, and its proximity to the ever alluring sounds and scent of water is a sure win formula. The drawback is its crowds, but im sure that can be avoided by doing there in the correct season. A must visit for first timers to italy, but undeserving of further praise.
Rating: 7/10

Florence
Definitely a must-visit in Italy. If you only have one day in Italy, my advice is to skip rome, skip naples, skip venice, and head straight to florence. You will know when you arrive there. This place has everything that one yearns for in a city. The big name churches, museums, paintings, sculptures and attractions; the buzz and vibrance of city life; a peaceful retreat up with water, greenery and height for sightseeing purpose. It is in a way, similar to one of my favourite places of all time, salzburg. Dont tell people you have been to italy if you have not been to firenze.
Rating: 8.5/10

Pisa
I'm only here for half a day and it is not sufficient to make a judgement on this place. However, the half day spent there has left a good impression on me. Calm, peaceful, and with one of the architectural feats in the world (the leaning tower), this places warrants a visit. The city square has a sense of serenity.
Rating: 7.5/10

Cinque Terre
The much hyped Cinque Terre doesn't live up to its reputation of having 5 distinct lands, in my opinion, but nonetheless, it remains an attractive place. Sea-side places never fail to charm me, and Cinque, with its beautiful coastlines, have been amazing, even though it has not exceeded expectations. Do be prepared to trek when you are here, and just relax to enjoy the best out of here.
Rating: 8/10

Naples and Amalfi coast
I didnt spend much time in naples, however, the place is creepy and can be scary for some, as motorbikes zoomed around and traffic control is nonexistence in this complex place. The surrounding places are much nicer however; Mount vesuvius is lovely and give terrific views of the plains of italy and its cities; the amalfi coastline is indeed one of the best in the world, with a nice composition of human settlements amidst the cliffs and luxurious greeneries. Easily overlooked as a tourist destination, i would say this is a worthwhile visit, probably more so than rome itself.
Rating: 8/10

Rome and Vatican
Rome is an average city, with ruins just like athens, however, the colosseum and the agora and in much preserved state than its greek counterparts, and so it a much better visit than athens. Vatican, however, is a revelation. The basilica and the square is grand and awe-inspiring; the vatican mueseum is amazing, and i would say it is better than Louvre. Do remember to visit this place, but try to avoid human traffic to get the best of this place. Afterall, countless people do want to visit the sistine chapel and see the last judgement, eh?
Rating: 7 for Rome, 8 for Vatican (7.5/10)