Italy info
Italy is a distinctive boot-shaped peninsula extending into the central Mediterranean Sea. Italy is a feast for the senses ... Surrounded by water on three sides, Italy's 5,345 miles of coastline offers everything from quaint fishing villages to trendy resorts on the Italian Riviera. The north is dominated by 2 mountain chains, the Alps and the Apennines, with large lakes like Lake Maggiore and Lake Como in the foothills. Below, the vast Po Valley plain stretches into the distance and the River Po flows into the Adriatic Sea through a magnificent delta.
This Italian region features highly developed industrial cities and cultural masterpieces. Think Florence and the romantic Venice and Verona in the north-east. Capital city Rome "the eternal city" is a chaotic, sensuous, and addictive place. It is an ecletic mix: the religious world centre of Catholic Church, the fabulous ruins of the centre of the Roman Empire, and modern, sophisticated metropolitain hub.
Further south life is rougher round the edges. Naples Bay rounds out any trip to Italy with an antipasto misto of travel thrills - it is the birthplace of pizza, Sophia Loren and the Camorra, Naples' "family" of organized crime. South of Naples is the gateway to the much-drooled-over Amalfi Coast, from the jet-setting island of Capri to stunning Amalfi towns, like ancient Pompeii or even more ancient Paestum. Mount Etna is an active volcano on the east coast of the island of Sicily. In this fascinating country the people truly live the "la vita Italiana".
Regions in Italy
The Aeolian Islands or Lipari Islands in Italian named Isole Eolie, are a volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea north of Sicily, named after the ... READ MORE
The Aosta Valley is a mountainous autonomous region in north-western Italy. It is bordered by France to the west, Switzerland to the north and the reg... READ MORE
The territory of Puglia (or Apulia, in English) is a long, narrow peninsula, mostly occupied by plains and hills, apart from some lower mountains of t... READ MORE
Basilicata, also known as Lucania, is a region in the south of Italy, known as the instep of Italy, having one short southwestern coastline on the Tyr... READ MORE
Calabria is a narrow peninsula extending into the Mediterranean for three hundred kilometres. It is located at the toe of the "boot" between the Tyrrh... READ MORE
Throughout much of its history Campania has been at the centre of Western Civilisation's most significant entities. The area was colonised by Ancient ... READ MORE
Emilia-Romagna is an administrative region of Northern Italy comprising the two historic regions of Emilia and Romagna. It forms a rough triangle, bou... READ MORE
The capital is Trieste. It has an area of 7,856 km² and about 1.2 million inhabitants. A natural opening to the sea for many Central European cou... READ MORE
Lazio is notable for its history, art, architecture, archaeology, religion and culture. The main traditional sources of income are agriculture, crafts... READ MORE
Liguria is a coastal region of north-western Italy, the third smallest of the Italian regions. Its capital is Genoa. It is a popular region with touri... READ MORE
Lombardy is one of the 20 regions of Italy. The capital is Milan. One-sixth of Italy's population lives in Lombardy and about one fifth of Italy's G... READ MORE
Except for river valleys and the often very narrow coastal strip, the land is hilly. In the nineteenth century, a railway from Bologna to Brindisi lin... READ MORE
It borders Abruzzo to the north-west, Lazio to the west, Campania to the south, Puglia to the south-east and the Adriatic Sea to the north-east. The l... READ MORE
The main local dialect is Piedmontese. Occitan is also spoken by a minority in the so called Occitan Valleys. Franco-Provençal language is also... READ MORE
Sardinia is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea after Sicily. Sardinia is a generally mountainous island with a few coastal plains. The... READ MORE
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, and currently has five million inhabitants, Sicily is rich in its own unique culture, especiall... READ MORE
The Province of Sondrio (It. Provincia di Sondrio) is a province in the Lombardy region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Sondrio. It has an area ... READ MORE
Trentino-Sudtirol or Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirolis is an autonomous region in Northern Italy. It consists of two provinces: Trento and Bolzano-B... READ MORE
Tuscany is known for its landscapes and its artistic legacy. Six Tuscan localities have been UNESCO protected sites: the historical center of Florence... READ MORE
Umbria is a region of Central Italy, bordered by Tuscany to the west, the Marche to the east and Lazio to the south. This region is mostly hilly or mo... READ MORE
Veneto is the eighth largest region in Italy, with a total area of 18,364 km2. It is rough a polygonal of around 210 km in length (from the Austrian b... READ MORE
Featured Businesses
Cicli Maggi Bike Rentals2010-07-05
Located in Forte dei Marmi, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy
Cicli Maggi Bike Rentals in Forte Dei Marmi offer all types of bike for rent, from tricycles, to mountain bikes to racing bikes and don't forget about children's bikes, this is a great outdoor activity for the whole family. Explore Versilia on self propelled two wheels and take the hassle out of parking and traffic, this is indeed the best way to travel in Forte Dei Marmi, also known as the "beach with two wheels."READ MORE
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Visit Caravella Apartments in PositanoREAD MOREAdriatic Golf Club Pro Shop2009-10-05
Located in Cervia, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Adriatic Golf Club Pro Shop in Cervia located at the Adriatic Golf Club offers a wide range of branded equipment and new balls for those you lost in play. Peruse all the accessories available at the sales shop and replenish your golf bag from all the well stocked products available. READ MORECheri Sposi2014-07-31
Cheri Sposi in Paola, Italy offers wedding dresses and caters to the bride and groom with exquiste brand name clothing to ensure your day is spectacular and memorable. Here they stock the best brands of formal wear, dresses in modern and classic style and a comfortable studio where privacy is assured, and great staff are on hand to assist every step of the way. Cheri Sposi offers the best in wedding gowns and groom wear to suit every taste and requirement of the customer, here they have something for everyone, and their collections are beautiful and awe inspiring, they welcome you and will ensure you look spectacular and at your most beautiful on your special day together. READ MOREAccademia Perduta Romagna Teatro 2009-10-05
Located in Cervia, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Accademia Perduta Romagna Teatro in Cervia was recently renovated and unveiled for the second time, it was built in the second half of the 19th century. The Accademia Perduta Romagna Teatro in the shape of a horseshoe, contains two rows of 15 boxes each and there is an upstairs circular gallery. The remarkable architecture of the 1800's is portrayed in this historical building with it's artwork depicting scenes from bygone eras. READ MORE
Visit Bed and Breakfast Villa Rosa in CefaluREAD MOREBed and Breakfast Xenios2014-08-28
Bed and Breakfast Xenios is located in a historical building overlooking Piazza Manganelli, right in the heart of beautiful Baroque Catania and comfortable rooms in warm vibrant colours ensure an unforgettable stay and a great place for rest and relaxation after a long day out exploring the town and Etna volcano, and they will book various excursions for you. Bed and Breakfast Xenios serves a wonderful breakfast in the living room, and they have a DVD player, kitchen and cooking space if you wish to self cater, as well as air conditioning and heating, a bar cooler, WIFI, daily room cleaning, a satellite TV in every room and so much more, the perfect stay awaits in beautiful surrounds, come enjoy.READ MOREMargunaira Beach Restaurant2014-05-13
Located in Ventimiglia, Province of Imperia, Liguria, Italy
Margunaira Beach Restaurant in Ventimiglia, Italy offers an excellent menu of Mediterranean cuisine and Argentina meat dishes skilfully and creatively prepared by the young Argentinian chef, and enjoyed in eclectic surrounds of different tables and chairs everywhere, there's also a covered terrace. Enjoy Argentinian and local dishes with different types of starters, pasta , meat or fish, and desserts available for exquisite dining pleasure of innovative cuisine. Margunaira Beach Restaurant is also the perfect venue for weddings and events and cater to special occasions beautifully at this stunning beachside setting. come enjoy the excellence.READ MOREVilla Ridente Club2009-10-13
Located in Gioiosa Marea, Messina, Sicily, Italy
Villa Ridente Club in Gioiosa Marea is a resort offering a delightful panorama over the Aeolic islands, for relaxation on the private beach indulge in the beach bar or have a meal at the in-house Restaurant/pizzeria ?Le Terrazze?. Accommodation consists of a studio and one and two bedroom family apartments with sea views over the unspoiled Costa Thyrrhenian Coast, this resort embodies an ancient charm, the purity of a lost Mediterranean. With a staff dedicated to making your dreams come true, discover the magic that is Villa Ridente Club in Gioiosa Marea.READ MORE