Italy
Italy is a living museum where every region seems to have invented something the world loves: Rome gave us empire, Florence the Renaissance, Naples the pizza, Milan fashion, and Venice a city built on water. Beyond the headline sights — the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the canals — Italy rewards lingering: hill towns in Tuscany and Umbria, the cliff villages of…
Country overview
Italy is a living museum where every region seems to have invented something the world loves: Rome gave us empire, Florence the Renaissance, Naples the pizza, Milan fashion, and Venice a city built on water. Beyond the headline sights — the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the canals — Italy rewards lingering: hill towns in Tuscany and Umbria, the cliff villages of the Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre, Alpine lakes, and the baroque splendor of the south. Meals here are a way of life, and even the simplest trattoria takes pride in doing things properly. With twenty regions come twenty cuisines, from Piedmont's truffles to Sicily's cannoli, and wine traditions in every province. The great lakes of the north, the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, and villages like Matera and Alberobello show an Italy far beyond the famous cities. Opera, design, and fashion remain living traditions, not museum pieces.
- Capital
- Rome
- Languages
- Italian
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Region
- Europe
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October; summer for the coast and lakes
Cities in Italy
Florence Guide coming soon
Milan Guide coming soon
Naples Guide coming soon
Pisa Guide coming soon
Rome
Rome is the Eternal City, where 28 centuries of history stack upon each other — ancient forums beneath Renaissance palazzi,…
Explore city
Turin Guide coming soon
Venice Guide coming soon
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Top attractions
Colosseum
The largest ancient amphitheater ever built, the enduring icon of imperial Rome.
Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica
The Sistine Chapel, vast papal art collections, and Christendom's largest church.
Trevi Fountain
Rome's grandest Baroque fountain, where tossing a coin promises a return to the Eternal City.
Pantheon
The best-preserved monument of ancient Rome, with its astonishing unreinforced concrete dome.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The famously tilting 12th-century bell tower on the Piazza dei Miracoli.
Uffizi Galleries
The world's greatest collection of Renaissance art, including Botticelli's Birth of Venus.
Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
Brunelleschi's revolutionary dome crowns one of the world's great Gothic cathedrals.
St. Mark's Square and Basilica
The Byzantine basilica and grand piazza at the heart of the floating city.
Pompeii
The Roman city frozen in time by Vesuvius in AD 79, an unparalleled window into ancient life.
Positano and the Amalfi Coast
Pastel villages stacked on cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy's most romantic coastline.
Milan Cathedral (Duomo)
The vast Gothic cathedral with its forest of spires and walkable rooftop terraces.
Cinque Terre
Five colorful fishing villages linked by cliffside trails above the Ligurian Sea.
Where to stay
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Hotel de Russie
A storied luxury hotel between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps with a secret garden.
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Belmond Hotel Caruso
A cliff-top palazzo in Ravello with an infinity pool overlooking the sea.
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Belmond Hotel Cipriani
Venice's legendary grand hotel on Giudecca island with lagoon views.
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The Gritti Palace
A 15th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal, the epitome of Venetian grandeur.
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Ostello Bello Grande
A design-led hostel near Milano Centrale with a lively social scene.
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Where to eat
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La Pergola
Rome's only three-Michelin-star restaurant, with sweeping views over the Eternal City.
Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina
The beloved deli-restaurant near Campo de' Fiori famous for carbonara and cured meats.
Osteria Francescana
Massimo Bottura's three-star restaurant, repeatedly named among the world's best.
L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele
The historic Naples pizzeria serving just two classic pizzas since 1870.
Trattoria da Enzo al 29
A cozy Trastevere favorite for authentic Roman dishes like cacio e pepe.
Practical information
The essentials for planning — always verify time-sensitive details with official sources before you travel.
Population
Approximately 59 million
Area
302073
Time zones
UTC+1 (CET), UTC+2 (CEST, summer)
Driving side
right
Emergency numbers
112
Visa information
Part of the Schengen Area; many nationalities enter visa-free for up to 90 days, others need a Schengen visa.
Source: Editorial research · Last updated: 2026-10-10